Especially true if a person is operating a vehicle, underage drinking is taken very seriously in the state of Nevada. Regardless of whether it impairs their driving, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to have a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .02 or higher in accordance of the law. In the…
As defined by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), embezzlement is a type of theft crime where the person steals company money or property for their own gain. Common examples include employees taking money from the register or office workers taking home supplies. There are other unfamiliar acts of embezzlement like not paying for the car…
When you go to the doctor for some illness or ailment you want to trust that they know what they are doing. You also want to know they have the right training to ensure you are cared for and that the treatment you are given is adequate. The majority of the time the practice is…
When a person gets arrested for burglary in Las Vegas, often times they are also charged with a home invasion. These are both a serious crime here and considered a Class B Felony. This is the second worst tier of crimes you could be charged with in the state. When charged with one or both…
When you are going about your normal day you likely are not prepared for an injury to occur. This can happen to anyone and usually does when you least expect it. It can be walking through a business where the floor is wet and there is no signage left out. You might walk into the…
Most people think a DUI charge is driving under the influence of alcohol however, there are a number of substances that can result in a DUI; even lack of sleep. As a driver it is important to understand what can affect a person’s ability to drive safety, and when you may be considered driving under…
Business owners in Nevada deal with legal issues nearly everyday to some degree. For example, if you have a staff on the payroll, you are required to pay taxes and for your business transactions most deal with contracts. You may not have many problems or conflicts that you can’t resolve with some careful negotiations as…
Most people are familiar with the word fraud but may find it difficult to explain exactly what it is. Wikipedia states “in law, fraud is deliberate deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right. Fraud itself can be a civil wrong, a criminal wrong, or it may…
No one wants to be put in a position where they are injured or in spot that they are not able to continue with their normal routine. This can happen to anyone and that is why it is called an accident. No one sets out to be in trouble or get injured in some sort…
Just like other crimes, white collar crimes are committed every day. Sometimes the perpetrator gets caught and sometimes they get away with it. There are also times when the defendant may be the target of the person that committed the crime and trying to avoid getting caught. There are a variety of state or federal…
