You cannot be charged as an Accomplice in a crime under Nevada law (NRS 195). The difference between a person who aids and abets a criminal act, and a person who physically performs a criminal act is not recognized by the state, hence the law. No matter if the person directly commits the act, or…
In the state of Nevada, underage drinking is taken very seriously, particularly so if a person is operating a vehicle. 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, regardless of whether it impairs their driving. The consequences…
Though a business owner can have multiple businesses under one LLC, some may wonder when is the right time to split them into multiple LLCs. It does call for more bookkeeping than you would otherwise require. Also, rather than one larger cumulative whole, taxes will have to be filed for each LLC. In addition to…
Most business owners take great caution as they hire new employees. For many, a written employment contract isn’t necessary for every employee you hire. There are some instances where a signed agreement between the two of you makes sense though. Before you write up a contract between you and your employees, it’s important to understand…
There are many benefits to investing in start-up businesses. One of the more popular ways individuals and families begin their journey to financial independence are small-business investments. It can be lucrative to invest at the right time and for the right business. On the other hand, the wrong investment can cost you. There are many…
There are lots of people that will end up with a charge that they are not sure about. The law in your area has books about what is acceptable and what is breaking the law. The laws that are broken can end up with you being arrested and this can then lead to a charge…
The holiday seasons marks a season of joy happiness for quite a few people. People tend to be a little kinder, there is more time spent with loved ones, and all of the activities, traditions, as well as parties are in full swing. Especially where the law is concerned, there are also many who are…
Being a 24-hour town, come the early hours of the morning when people are just starting the day, it is not unheard of for someone to be still drinking. Where some folks are just winding down from an eventful evening of partying, other folks are just getting off to work at 7 or 8 in…
For those who been watching the news, our world is growing more and more unsettled every day. As a concerned citizen, many people wonder what their rights are when it come to the defense of their home, family and lives. In Nevada, we have “Stand your Ground” Laws and “No Duty to Retreat”. For those…
Nevada law does not offer criminal record expungements, however, Nevada law does offer record sealing as an alternative. Expunging and sealing both accomplish the same purpose essentially. Sealing is making the record invisible whereas expunging is physically destroying a record. In either situation the record will not show up on future background checks. Background checks…
