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.…
Sealing a DUI Conviction in Nevada: How It Works and How Attorney Josh Tomsheck Can Help A DUI conviction can have a lasting impact on your life, from employment opportunities to personal relationships. In Nevada, while the penalties for a DUI conviction are already stringent, the long-term consequences can be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Being arrested for a DUI (Driving under the Influence) is perhaps the most commonly charged criminal offenses in all of Las Vegas. The reason this crime is so commonly charged is two-fold. First, law enforcement actively pursues arrests in this type of offense. While there are no “robbery or rape…