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It’s a fair question, right? The law is filled with inconsistencies and idiosyncrasies. So, it stands to reason that a controversial issue like corporal punishment would be anything but straightforward, especially here in Nevada. Interestingly, w...
Do you know your legal rights when it comes to search, detention, and questioning by the police? Below are answers to some of the questions the criminal defense lawyers at Adras & Altig get most often about Nevada arrests and individuals’ rights....
With some new changes coming to Nevada’s gun laws in 2020, we are answering some frequently asked questions about firearms laws in the state. How Are Nevada’s Gun Laws Changing in 2020? Beginning on Jan. 1, 2020, an amendment to Assembl...
We are living in unprecedented and uncertain times. The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had enormous consequences on daily life, closing nightlife and recreation even in the nation’s entertainment capital. Las Vegas has been severely affected...
Its no surprise that many people who visit or live in Las Vegas like to take advantage of all the city has to offer. They eat. They gamble. They drink.
That last point can be a problem when the person also gets behind the wheel of a car. This is why s...
Many people in Nevada’s tourist industry are suddenly out of work and facing financial stress since the Nevada governor ordered the closure of hotels, casinos and non-essential businesses in Las Vegas for 30 days to prevent the spread of the Coro...
Concerned About Coronavirus? You Don’t Need to Leave the House to Meet with Our Lawyers. We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means temporarily reshaping the way we live our l...
Drug abuse is the use of illicit drugs, such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or others prohibited for use by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. It can also include the use of prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs for purposes other than...
A first-time DUI offense is punishable in Nevada by fines, mandatory DUI education, license revocation, and even jail time in some instances. A DUI arrest can impact your life in many ways, but you have the right to a legal defense to challenge the cha...
Domestic violence is a broad term we often hear in descriptions of fights between spouses and other family members. But when Las Vegas police make an arrest after a fight or another incident involving family members in Nevada, the individual arrested o...
