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  • Can Felons Vote in Nevada? Every U.S. citizen has the right to vote in every federal, state, and local election if they are 18 years of age or older. Since every single vote counts, ordinary people have the power to elect officials that promise the changes they desire and represent their political beliefs. With the midterms several days away and the presidential election in two years, millions of Americans are ready to ...
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  • Penalties of Casino Crimes Millions of locals and tourists alike spend billions of dollars in Las Vegas each and every year. The entire economy of the city heavily relies on the money gambling generates, which is why state lawmakers have established strict laws that impose harsh punishments on those who cheat, steal, or attempt to commit fraud. The following casino crimes are considered category B felonies: Cheating - To ...
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  • Charges Dropped Against Dentists Accused of Rape in Las Vegas Clark County District Attorney’s Office Drops Rape Charges Against 4 California Dentists In July 2018, a group of dentists from California were arrested and charged with rape and kidnapping at the Wynn Las Vegas. Attorney Robert Draskovich and Michael Horvath of Turco & Draskovich represented the 4 men and make a strong case on their behalf. They reviewed the facts of the case and discovered that ...
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  • Sexual Assault in the Media: Getting to the Truth Media Attention Toward Sexual Misconduct Allegations This week’s news featured developments in two high-profile sexual assault cases. On Wednesday, Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding her allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh. On Tuesday, Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3 to 10 years in state prison for three ...
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  • Assault and Battery Laws: Facts and Misconceptions If you have ever watched a crime TV show or movie, you’ve probably heard of “assault and battery.” Hollywood seems to use these two words as a single concept broadly referring to situations that involve being physically attacked. But, in fact, “assault” and “battery” are two conceptually related, but technically distinct offenses. What Is Assault and Battery? Assault. Assault is a crime the United ...
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  • Nevada Gun Laws Q&A The Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution gives Americans the right to bear arms; however, violations of Nevada gun laws can result in serious criminal consequences. In this article, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys at Turco & Draskovich provide an overview of state firearm laws, including the penalties for violating them. Can I open carry in Nevada? Open carry is legal in the state, ...
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  • Am I Eligible to Have My Criminal Record Sealed? Your criminal record is updated every time you commit a minor or major criminal offense. This record can become a gatekeeper when job hunting, applying for loans, or trying to rent property. However, you can improve your quality of life by taking the necessary steps to successfully seal your criminal record. Sealing your record will lock away your criminal past as if it never happened, and you can ...
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  • Open Container Laws in Nevada Depending on where you are, you could face criminal charges for carrying an open container in Nevada. We discuss the definition of an open container as well the details of the crime below. Definition of an Open Container An “open container” is an alcoholic container or beverage with a broken or open seal. Examples of an open container of alcohol include: An open bottle of wine, even if the cork is ...
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  • 6 Examples of Money Laundering & How You Could Face False Accusations Money made from an illegal activity is known as “dirty money.” In order to deposit the money into the bank, it must appear as legal profit or earnings, a process referred to as “laundering.” In this blog, we explore a number of ways money laundering can occur and how you could face false accusations of the crime. Structuring Also known as smurfing, structuring is when someone takes the total ...
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  • Arrested on the Vegas Strip – What To Do Next While it is important to have a good time and enjoy yourself when visiting Vegas, it’s very easy to take indulgences too far. A simple unruly action or poor judgment call could lead to serious criminal charges. If arrested while on the strip, don’t panic. Read the following steps on what to do next. Remain Silent and Contact a Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer If authorities arrest you on the ...
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  • I Got Charged with a Misdemeanor, Should I Still Hire a Lawyer? The fact is that felonies are more serious than misdemeanors; however, just because it is a misdemeanor doesn’t mean that you can handle your case on your own. So while you may think a misdemeanor is not that serious, you may still want help from an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The following are common reasons why retaining legal representation for a misdemeanor is worth it: Possibility of ...
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  • Can I Lose My Commercial License After a DUI? Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) can weigh anywhere from 10,000 to 80,000 pounds. They also tend to be hard to maneuver and highly regulated. Drivers must apply for a special license called a commercial driver’s license (CDL) before they can legally drive a CMV, and this application usually requires a knowledge of how to handle such a large vehicle during normal driving and during emergency ...
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  • Violent Crimes vs. Self Defense Violent crimes like assault, battery, and murder are almost always subject to some of the heaviest penalties the law can give due to their shocking and egregious nature that wildly offends the public conscience. However, they’re also the only type of crime that legally could be perpetrated in self-defense and have the charges dropped entirely. Let’s take a closer look at the self-defense argument ...
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  • Why You Should Never Let Police Search Your Property Without a Warrant No matter how polite or menacing an officer may be, you should never let them search your property without a warrant. As a citizen of the United States, you have the right to say no to a search…and here’s why you should exercise it. 1. It’s your constitutional right. You have 4 th Amendment protection against unreasonable searches. Unless an officer has probable cause (“strong” evidence), they ...
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  • What the Law Says About Teen Sexting Sexting is a direct, flirtatious text message indicating your desire and attraction for someone. According to studies, sexting can actually be healthy for a relationship—but alas, this isn’t always the case. In fact, sexting can land someone in some hot water, depending on who the message is to. Last year, a 17-year old student athlete from Louisiana was charged with child pornography for sexting ...
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  • Tips for Helping Party Guests Avoid a DUI With the arrival of September, that means the holiday season is just around the corner. Many Americans will celebrate fall and winter with friends and family, typically surrounded by large amounts of food and even alcoholic beverages. However, drunk driving accidents and deaths increase substantially during this time of year, especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. If you ...
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  • Fake ID Laws in Nevada According to Nevada law regarding fake IDs, it is unlawful for an individual to possess, sell or transfer any document or personal identifying information for the purpose of establishing a false identity, license, status, membership, or occupation for himself or herself or any other person. In other words, it is illegal for anyone to have or sell any type of personal identification to pass himself ...
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  • Nevada's Recreational Marijuana Laws In November 2016, Nevada residents voted to decriminalize recreational marijuana. Effective as of January 1, 2017, adults who are 21 years of age or older are allowed to consume, buy, possess, and cultivate up to one ounce of marijuana and to grow up to six marijuana plants at a time or no more than 12 plants per household. The process of purchasing marijuana is as simple as walking into a ...
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  • The Impact of DUI Charges on Your Driving Privileges Whether you are awaiting your administrative hearing or you are convicted of a DUI , there are many ways your driving privileges are affected by a DUI arrest in Nevada. In this state, every licensed driver automatically exercises implied consent to submit a chemical test after a DUI arrest. If you refuse or fail a chemical drug test upon a first-time DUI offense, your license will be confiscated ...
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  • Nevada Sex Crimes: Sexual Conduct Between Teachers and Students Nevada lawmakers have passed laws in recent years that classify sexual conduct between teachers and students as a separate offense from statutory rape. The aim of these laws is to further protect students from becoming the victim of a sex crime. Teachers can be prosecuted for these acts, even if the sexual acts are consensual. These accusations can be career ending for a teacher, and they may be ...
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  • What Is the Age of Consent in Nevada? Sexual conduct and minors can be a delicate area of the law, and for good reason. The age of consent determines how old an individual must be to be considered legally able to agree to sexual activity. In some states, there is one age of consent for all situations. In other states, like Nevada, the age of consent is determined by the situation and ages of the participants. Learn more about the age ...
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  • How Does Nevada's Habitual Offender Law Work? Like many other states, Nevada has its own version of California’s “Three Strikes” law which imposes harsher sentences for repeat criminal offenders. Individuals in the state who are convicted of multiple felonies are labeled as “habitual offenders” and face lengthy prison sentences in addition to the penalties for the underlying felony offense. In some cases, a third felony conviction can expose ...
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  • Recovery vs. Incarceration The connection between drug usage and crime is not hard to miss. Continuous drug usage can put individuals at a higher risk of incarceration for offenses related to drug possession or sales, obtaining drugs, abusive and violent behaviors, and driving while intoxicated or under the influence. The Justice Research and Statistics Association found that a majority of men and women who are convicted of ...
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