Although Open and Gross Lewdness is not defined by statute, the Nevada Supreme Court and the United States District Court have determined the elements of Open and Gross Lewdness, under NRS 201.210, requires the commission of an act, that is sexual in nature involving gross indecency, in a place open to public view or in […]
Unsurprisingly, the act of larceny (commonly known as theft) is a crime punishable under Nevada law. Larceny simply means intentionally stealing/taking and carrying away the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of that property. Grand larceny may be charged if the stolen property is valued at $650 or more (NRS […]
What is a Felony? Felony charges in Nevada are reserved for the most severe of crimes. Any crime that is punishable by death or state imprisonment is a felony (NRS 193.120). A felony charge carries with it a minimum of one year in state prison as well as a blemish on your record, which can […]
The Basics of Battery Domestic Violence Battery Domestic Violence is most often charged when a person commits a battery against a spouse, former spouse, family member, or against someone with whom you have or had a dating relationship.[ NRS 33.018(1).] Battery is defined as “any willful or unlawful use of force or violence upon the […]
Despite the legalization of recreational marijuana use in some states, Nevada maintains marijuana as a Schedule I Hallucinogenic under the Nevada Uniform Controlled Substances Act. While having marijuana may not impose the same type of criminal liability that possession of methamphetamine, cocaine, or heroin does, it can still result in hefty fines, jail time, and […]
Driving Under the Influence (NRS 484C.020) or DUI is arguably one of the most common crimes I see. Despite how common DUI may be, its implications are serious and can include jail time. While the legal limit for adults in Nevada is a .08 blood alcohol level, police officers can only conclusively determine this after administering […]
As a criminal defense attorney, probable cause is a term I often hear. Unfortunately, I typically hear it used in the wrong context. While the only reference to “probable cause” in the text of the U.S. Constitution appears in the Fourth Amendment, the standard has been held to apply to warrantless searches and seizures as […]
Far too often I have clients come in and tell me they allowed officers to search them. My clients regularly tell me that they feel forced to say “yes” and they had little idea that “no” was an option. While a previous article focused on how an officer may detain an individual if he has […]
Have you been wrongfully stopped and searched on the Las Vegas Strip? Did you get busted for possession of a controlled substance, commonly known as drugs? Here at Almase Law, we regularly defend these cases and are often asked what exactly does the law permit officers to do. If the story below sounds familiar, give […]
Here in Las Vegas one case we get from time to time are casino marker cases. That’s when a person for better or usually for worse signs off a casino marker basically asking for credit from a casino and not paying back once they lose. I think the general thinking is, ‘Well, they got the […]