Missing Jury Duty in Nevada: What the Law Says, Valid Excuses, & Penalties Many of us have received the dreaded notice from the court to attend jury duty. Most of us look at it and groan about what a disruption it will be in our lives. You have to take off work or miss school to attend jury duty. It takes time out of your normal daily life. Some people ignore the summons to appear for jury duty while others don’t mind serving if called. However, it is a description and you might be tempted just to not appear. Most people who are called for jury duty never actually see the i ..read more

Money Laundering Laws in Nevada: Definition, Penalties, Defenses, and More When most people think of money laundering they of what we have all seen in the movies for example drug dealers using money from drug proceeds to open or pay for businesses like hair salons or restaurants. Money laundering is a serious crime that falls under the category of white-collar crimes. It is possible for individuals to become unwilling participants in money laundering without realizing it. For instance, small business owners may be targeted like in the case of this Nevada woman who was charged with money ..read more

Postponing a Court Date  in Nevada: Rules & Procedures If you are arrested or receive a citation for criminal behavior, you will probably receive a court date for your first appearance. For minor infractions like speeding tickets or drunk in public citations, paying the fine may be an option. You can show up to the court date, plead guilty and pay the fine and move on. If the case is serious enough to possibly result in jail time upon conviction, you should consider hiring a lawyer. Once you have hired a good defense team, your lawyers will need to investigate your case. At the ..read more

NRS 200.050: Voluntary Manslaughter in Nevada—Definition & Penalties Have you ever been so angry with someone that you wanted to harm them in some way? Maybe you’ve said it out loud in anger. However, most people come to their senses at some point and nothing more comes of it than hurt feelings. But what happens when that anger or rage is taken to another level and without thinking the enraged person fails to control their anger and a person ends up dead? What happens then? That’s just one example of voluntary manslaughter or the killing of another person in the heat of passion without an ..read more

NRS 202.300: Nevada Laws for “Aiding a Child to Possess a Gun”—A Comprehensive Overview Under Nevada gun laws, minors (under the age of 18) are generally prohibited from handling or possessing a gun. Due to recent news stories, the number of children bringing firearms to school has increased. Last February, Clark County School District confiscated 5 guns in just one week, according to a report. Plus, with all the school shootings happening across the country, with the most recent one in a Las Vegas middle school, it is imperative for parents to be aware of the state’s laws concerning minors a ..read more

NRS 212.090: Penalties for Escape & Attempted Escape The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) section 212.090 addresses the penalties for escape or attempted escape from legal custody. For those incarcerated, the notion of escaping prison may arise as a desperate effort to regain freedom, perhaps sparked by the belief of wrongful conviction or the overwhelming challenges of life behind bars. Nevertheless, any escape, whether successful or merely an attempt, can lead to severe consequences. According to a report by 8 News Now, 20 inmates have escaped from Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) c ..read more

NRS 202.485: Nevada’s Laws Against Leaving Children Unattended in Vehicles Leaving your children unattended in a motor vehicle can be a dangerous choice that puts their safety at risk. Nevada has taken steps to protect against this type of behavior by passing NRS 202.485, which prohibits leaving children unattended in vehicles and sets out penalties for those who violate the law. Despite being “common sense,” leaving a child (or a pet) in your motor vehicle is a recurring thing in Nevada to the point where the police and other city officials have to put out reminders to check your seats. In t ..read more

Plea Bargains in Nevada: What Is It and How Does It Work Plea bargains are a common practice in criminal justice systems throughout the U.S., and Nevada is no exception. In fact, according to USCourts.gov, more than 90% of defendants enter into some sort of plea bargain rather than go to trial. Recently, Ezra Miller, who plays The Flash, entered a guilty plea for a lesser charge in order to avoid facing felony However, it’s important to understand that plea deals have both pros and cons that must be weighed carefully. Despite the urgency of a speedy trial, defendants must consider the possibi ..read more

What Happens When You Don’t Return a Rental Car in Nevada If you drive, you might have rented a car before. For instance, if you’re on vacation in Vegas and want to take a day trip to Hoover Dam or visit Mount Charleston. If you plan on taking day trips from The Strip to any out of town destinations, it would be more cost-effective to rent a car instead of relying on Uber or Lyft. It’s possible that you got into a car accident on the I-15 while driving, and as a result, your car is either being repaired or deemed a total loss. You might need to rent a car in order to get around. Maybe you’re ..read more

Understanding Nevada’s Kidnapping Law: NRS 200.310-330 Kidnapping is considered one of the most heinous crimes that can be committed against a person. Defined as the unlawful confinement or transportation of an individual against their will, kidnapping is taken very seriously by the legal system. In Nevada, the crime of kidnapping is defined in NRS 200.310, which provides detailed information on what constitutes kidnapping. The subsequent statutes, NRS 200.320 to 330, go over the penalties for those convicted of the crime. If you are facing charges of kidnapping or any related offense in Neva ..read more