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…
In TV and the movies, circumstantial evidence is usually dismissed as near nothing while direct evidence is portrayed as damning. Inference is the key as circumstantial evidence relies on inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact. In effect, circumstantial evidence allows for more than one interpretation and explanation of fact. All forensic evidence…
No one wants to be in a position that they are out of commission. This is not something you usually plan for and you don’t usually have time to deal with. When there is an injury that occurs you want to make sure you know what you can do and what your rights are. Of…
The questions as to whether men or women are better drivers has been around for as long as vehicles have been on the road. Usually, you will hear men make the bold statement that women are awful drivers. However, they may want to hold their tongues the next time they go to make that statement.…
