Category: Criminal Defense
Being arrested is always a frightening and stressful experience, but it can be even more distressing if you’re arrested while you’re traveling out of town. With so many people visiting Las Vegas every year, it’s inevitable that some of these … Continue reading
Assault with a deadly weapon is a serious crime in Nevada. Being found guilty of using a gun or deadly weapon of any kind during a crime can add 20 years to a prison sentence. If you are facing charges … Continue reading
Any juvenile who commits a crime in Nevada may face serious penalties in the juvenile justice system as a result. A conviction of any juvenile crime may have consequences that follow a minor for years, but how much time could … Continue reading
We’ve all heard the terms “blue-collar” and “white-collar,” usually referring to different kinds of jobs. But what does the term “white-collar crime” mean? Someone in a suit might not be the first image that comes to mind when you think … Continue reading
If you’ve suddenly found yourself in jail, it can be a frightening and overwhelming experience – particularly if it’s the first time you’ve been arrested. You undoubtedly have questions, and you want to have a lawyer answer them. But if … Continue reading
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, whether corporal punishment qualifies as … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Being arrested doesn’t mean you are guilty or that you will go to jail. As criminal defense attorneys in Las Vegas, we continually remind clients that there are alternative sentences available to help many of them avoid jail time, especially … Continue reading