Are you a renter in Nevada or about to be a renter really soon? Something you should know is your rights as a renter before signing a lease agreement. It does not matter if you are renting a house, apartment or condo. Make sure you know and understand your rights. You do not want to…
In the United States, elder abuse continues to be an ongoing problem. With some estimates suggesting that as many as five million elderly in this country suffer some form of abuse each year, it is estimated that one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse according to the National Council…
Usually, three years after the injury is the statute of limitations (SOL) to bring a medical malpractice claim. Whichever happens sooner, for a medical malpractice claim, the Nevada statute of limitations is 3 years from the date the medical provider caused the injury, or one year after the patient discovered or should have discovered the…
It is common for people in the Las Vegas area to go onto other people’s property every day. Such examples include going to work, going over to friends or family member’s homes, to restaurants and stores as well. People usually are focused on the reason that they are at the place when they go to…
In Nevada, there are three situations that qualify as illegal loitering. One is in locations where children gather and people are hanging out. Another is in casino areas and the people who are under 21 remain. The third is to solicit sex or break the law while people being in or near public restrooms. Carrying…
Developing contracts with other businesses tends to require time and resources by business owners. To create a contract that is mutually beneficial and ultimately enforceable, it’s critical that you work with your partners. In order to prevent disputes from occurring, these professionals know what needs to be included within a contract since partnering with an…
It was big news for residents and tourists of Las Vegas when the state of Nevada made the decision for adults to possess and use marijuana. Even though marijuana is legal to use recreationally, there are some restrictions to the law that have created some confusion- confusion that has turned into arrest and criminal convictions…
In cases for unpaid casino markers, Nevada law presumes “intent to defraud.” A crime in Nevada under NRS 205.130is failing to pay back casino markers. Because courts automatically presume, they had an “intent to defraud,” it is very difficult for defendants to win casino marker cases. Lines of credit that casinos extend to patrons to…
There are a variety of statutes applying to the right of self-defense in the State of Nevada. In order to protect oneself or others in their home, many of the laws establish a clear guideline or criteria for when self-defense or actions of force are justifiable. Whether it is legal under statutory criteria may not…
Revenge porn is a common reaction to people who want to deal out punishment for what they view as a wrongdoing. Being a category D felony in Nevada, is selling or posting online naked or sexual photos or videos without the consent of the person depicted, which is referenced as revenge porn. Revenge porn, formally…
