Category: Domestic Violence
Relationships can be complicated. When emotions run high, there is a chance that an already volatile situation can turn violent. A restraining order is meant to prevent an individual from threatening, harassing, or harming another person. Harassment, stalking, crimes against … Continue reading
A man has been charged with the kidnapping and murder of a Las Vegas woman. The defendant, 37-year-old Ferrari Busby, is accused of beating Jasmine Wilson, 29, in November. She later died at Sunrise Hospital from the injuries. According to … Continue reading
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, Safe Nest in Las Vegas, NV may be able to help. You can find more information here. Many fights among couples and other family members never go beyond shouting. … Continue reading
Have you been arrested for battery domestic violence in Nevada? Law enforcement and prosecutors take these charges seriously and will aggressively pursue them. Fortunately, an arrest never automatically guarantees a conviction. There are ways you can protect your rights. The … Continue reading
Arguments are inevitable in any close relationship. Fights that escalate to a physical confrontation are taken seriously in Nevada. Domestic violence by strangulation is a felony in the state, punishable by both prison time and fines. If you’ve been charged … Continue reading
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. With The Strip closed, many … 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
The attorneys at Adras & Altig understand that domestic situations can get complicated and that some people are wrongly charged with domestic battery as a result. If you have been charged with domestic battery in Las Vegas, you need an experienced … Continue reading
If Las Vegas police come to your home on a domestic violence complaint, it is likely that someone is going to jail and facing a costly and time-consuming experience. There are two sides to every story, and police responding to … Continue reading
Does Nevada put too many people in prison? That’s the shorthand question behind a debate begun this month by lawmakers in the Nevada Assembly over legislation that would overhaul Nevada’s criminal justice system if it becomes law. Supporters of the … Continue reading