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Arrested in Nevada for DUI with a Professional License or Certification? What you need to know.

How a DUI Conviction Can Impact a Professional License or Certification in Nevada A DUI conviction can have far-reaching consequences beyond the immediate legal penalties like fines, jail time, and license suspension. For individuals holding professional licenses or certifications, a DUI conviction can jeopardize their ability to practice their profession.…

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How a Breath Ignition Interlock Device Works in Nevada, When It’s Required, and How Attorney Josh Tomsheck Can Help Defend a DUI Charge

How a Breath Ignition Interlock Device Works in Nevada, When It’s Required, and How Attorney Josh Tomsheck Can Help Defend a DUI Charge Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Nevada, and the state has enacted strict laws to combat impaired driving. One significant consequence of a…

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Crime Rates and Warm Weather: A Closer Look at Summer 2024 in Las Vegas

Crime figures rise and fall for a number of reasons.  One common connection between the level of reported crimes is the weather.  Crime reports commonly fluctuate season to season and summer months, particularly in places like Las Vegas, see notable changes in the types and frequency of criminal offenses. Crime…

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Marijuana DUI Charges Can Have Serious Consequences

  In a previous entry on this Blog, I wrote about the passage of new Nevada State laws legalizing personal use marijuana and the possession of less than 1 oz. of marijuana – – – and further discussed the difference between “impairment” vs. “per se” DUI laws. Nevada, unlike many…

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Changes to Nevada Marijuana Laws Likely to Cause Increase in Marijuana DUI Arrests

The selection of a new President of the United States was not the only big decision made by Nevada voters on Super Tuesday in Early November. Nevada voters, along with those in three (3) other states, Maine, California and Massachusetts, decidedly permitted ballot measures which served to do away with…

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Changes in Nevada DUI laws can impact your case

The laws in Nevada are constantly being amended or changed, both by courts and lawmakers. It is imperative, that when you are charged with a DUI in Nevada, you have a lawyer who is up to date on changes in the law.  In order to have the best lawyer for…

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“Driver beware: DUI Checkpoint ahead”

As outlined in previous posts to this blog, DUI checkpoints remain a commonly used and effective way for the police to stop you and investigate DUI allegations. For instance, the LVMPD has just announced that they will be conducting a DUI Checkpoint between 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 19, 2016…

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“DUI Checkpoints in Nevada: Can the Police do that?”

It is no secret that one of the most aggressively investigated and charged crimes in Nevada is Driving Under the Influence, also known as “DUI.” One of the more commonly used techniques to identify and arrest alleged drunk drivers is the “DUI checkpoint.” When the topic of DUI arrests and…

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Hiring a DUI Defense Attorney – Questions you should ask

In previous posts to this Blog we have discussed things to consider when selection the “best” lawyer for your individual DUI or Drunk Driving case in Las Vegas.  In this post, we offer you some insights as to the types of questions you should ask your potential Nevada DUI Defense…

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How to hire the “best” DUI Lawyer — things you should consider

Some of the questions that are often asked to Nevada lawyers are “who is the best lawyer” or “How do I find the best attorney.”  These questions are often asked by those who have been arrested for Driving under the Influence or are curious about what they should do if…

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