An arrest can change your legal situation within minutes. What you say or choose not to say early on may affect bail, evidence and how your case moves forward. Core rights you keep after an arrest After an arrest in Las Vegas, you keep important protections under the...
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What are the long-term consequences of a felony conviction?
A felony conviction in Nevada can affect many parts of your life long after your court case ends. It can make finding work, securing housing or feeling fully accepted in your community more challenging. Understanding what to expect may help you plan ahead and take...
How ignition interlock devices really work: A practical guide
How ignition interlock devices really work: A practical guide Facing a DUI in Nevada often brings an ignition interlock device (IID) requirement and that can raise a lot of questions. This guide breaks down how IIDs work, why they’re required and what to expect. What...
What happens after an illegal police search?
Some people experience police searches when officers show up at their homes with a warrant. Others end up being searched during a traffic stop or a random encounter in public. Officers may pat them down or go through their property. Police searches can be invasive and...
When can the police search your phone and computer?
In today’s digital world, smartphones and computers are not just tools for communication, they are repositories of personal data, memories and sensitive information. From text messages and emails to photos, financial records and location data, these devices can...
Incarceration as a family affair: The hidden consequences
Incarceration is undoubtedly a family affair, and its consequences reach far beyond prison walls. Families dealing with the incarceration of a loved one face emotional, economic and social challenges that often go unnoticed by others. The United States, despite all...
Can a traffic violation cost you your job?
People end up in legal trouble in Nevada for all kinds of reasons. Some adults get arrested because they steal from a store, while others might get into a fight that turns physical. The most common legal violations are traffic infractions, which isn’t surprising, as...
2 reasons to decline a request to search a vehicle during a stop
When police officers pull someone over, the driver who has been stopped is often eager to be cooperative. They respectfully comply with an officer's requests in the hopes of avoiding a ticket and moving on with their day as quickly as possible. One of the many...
Can people in Nevada expunge their criminal records?
The criminal record that results after someone pleads guilty or is convicted of a crime can affect their life for years to come. Expungement – the removal of blemishes from someone's criminal record – can be a means of starting fresh after a person convicted of a...
When to make use of the right to remain silent
Most people understand that they have the right to remain silent if they are arrested and subjected to a police interrogation. However, many people fail to make use of those rights when they would offer the most protection. It is quite common for people to assume that...

