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…
With marijuana being recently legalized for recreational use, many people are indulging. Unfortunately, though it is legal, there are some that are still using it outside the restrictions. Like alcohol, marijuana use and driving are illegal. When you are arrested for a Marijuana DUI, there can be serious consequences, much like alcohol DUIs. If you…
In most jurisdictions criminal proceedings in a misdemeanor case is a citable offense, meaning a citation can be issued in lieu of an arrest. Another element is that the person allegating criminal action must observe the misdemeanor being committed in their presence. Therefore, misdemeanors are usually essentially a ‘citizens’ arrest, all the officer does is…
For those who are visiting Las Vegas, you are most likely here seeking a good time and enjoying the strip and downtown atmosphere. However, sometimes we may take it a little far and some visitors may find themselves arrested. First of all, you’re not the only one this has happened to, so don’t panic. Second,…
