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…
For those who have been arrested where the police offer failed to read the person of their rights, often wonder if that will have a beneficial or negative effect on their case. There is a major misconception that a police officer must always recite a person’s right as they are being arrested and if not;…
Domestic violence is, unfortunately, a common crime throughout the world, and Las Vegas, Nevada is no exception. Both men and women assailants produce men and women victims. We at Kajioka & Associates, Attorneys at Law, would like to discuss the domestic violence in Nevada. Domestic Violence Battery in Nevada According to Nevada law, Nevada Revised…
As technology expands and affects all members of society across various economic and ethnic groups there is a rising tide of evidence available through the use of not only computers but smartphones as well and don’t forget digital storage devices like iPads. Digital Forensics Electronic or digital forensics is about 10-15 years old and currently…
Business owners should not take signing a commercial lease lightly. When first starting out, one of a business owners’ biggest expenses may be a store-front or office space. Once you have signed a commercial lease, like any contract, it could be too late to make any changes. A commercial lease is a legally binding document…
After getting arrested on criminal charges, whether you are guilty or not, you need to have a qualified representative to defend you and guide you through the court process. Generally, you will have the opportunity to bail out of jail, depending on how serious the crime, your criminal history, and other circumstances, the bail amount…
