What Happens After a Las Vegas DUI Arrest for a Nevada Licensed Driver Being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Las Vegas can be a frightening and overwhelming experience. For Nevada-licensed drivers, understanding what happens after the arrest and how the legal process unfolds can make a significant…
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How Nevada DUI Laws and Punishments Compare to Other States
How Nevada DUI Laws and Punishments Compare to Other States Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious offense across the United States, with laws and penalties varying significantly from state to state. Nevada is known for having strict DUI laws, and its approach to punishing offenders reflects the state’s…
How U.S. Supreme Court and Nevada Supreme Court Decisions Have Shaped DUI Defense
How U.S. Supreme Court and Nevada Supreme Court Decisions Have Shaped DUI Defense Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges are taken seriously in Nevada, as they are across the United States. Over the years, both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Nevada Supreme Court have issued landmark rulings that have…
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…
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…
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…