In Nevada, a Protective Order is an order from the court to keep away from a person or a place and in many other places throughout the country, it is referenced as a Restraining Order. In Las Vegas, there are two distinct types of Protective Orders, issued through the Family Court, one is a protective…
When a person creates a unique piece of work from their own vision and ideas, many will seek to protect it from being credited to someone else. In this scenario the person will protect their creation by placing it under copyright laws. Artists, musicians and many businesses will safeguard their brand assets through copyrighting their…
Whether you have been charged with committing either a misdemeanor or a felony, criminal law applies. Though misdemeanors do not often carry a stiff penalty if proven guilty, for the person being charged, both misdemeanors and felonies can mean serious repercussions that effect your life. Where most think they need an attorney for the obvious…
If you got it somebody else wants it. One of your best defenses against loss is an ‘Asset Protection Plan’. One of the ways to protect yourself and your assets is to have liability insurance. Rates are a reasonable $200 – $300 per 1 million in coverage per year. To cover a $5 million policy…
Those with a past criminal record know that record can follow you everywhere and has a major affect on your life. You may find it difficult to get a job or lease an apartment or home due to your past, public criminal recorded. For those who worked hard making changes in their life and yet…
Releasing a defendant convicted of a crime back into the community under certain restrictions is common in criminal cases if the judge grants probation based on the surrounding circumstances of the defendant. There are many conditions set to the individuals probation in addition to restrictions. Some conditions include meeting with a probation officer on a…
There are various aspects of the law that demands proof. Burden of proof lies with the state in criminal case or usually the plaintiff in civil proceedings. Therefore, the burden of proof rests with the person who brings a claim in a dispute i.e. the necessity of proof always lies with the person who lays…
A Restraining Order, or Protective Order is a valuable asset when people feel threatened by certain individuals. However, there are many times when these court issued documents are wrongfully placed on individuals and they are restricted from people or places. In the event a restraining order/protective order was issued against you in Nevada, you can…
Personal injury claims result primarily from negligence, defective products and of course automobile accidents. Being a ‘tort’ (civil liability of a non-contractual wrongful act or infringement of a right) action resulting in the plaintiffs suffering harm from a negligent act, wrongful act or failure of a product to body or mind. It includes reckless conduct,…
There are many people in the Vegas Valley who have goals of opening their own business. Being your own boss and running your family-owned business is not something that is unreachable. It does take dedication, diligence, and patience. Statistics show the average small business can take 3-5 years before it starts making revenue. But when…
