Can You Get a DUI for Prescription Medications in Nevada? When most people think of DUI (Driving Under the Influence), they often associate it with alcohol or illegal drugs. However, in Nevada, you can also face DUI charges if you are found to be impaired while driving under the influence…
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What are the most common ways people in Nevada get arrested for DUI?
Most Common Ways People Get Arrested for DUI: Traffic Stops, Accidents, and More Driving under the influence (DUI) is one of the most frequently charged offenses in Nevada, especially in busy areas like Las Vegas, where tourism and nightlife make alcohol consumption common. However, most DUI arrests don’t happen because…
DUI Arrests can Happen to Anyone: High Profile DUI Arrests in the News
High-Profile DUI Arrests in the News: Why a Qualified DUI Defense Lawyer is Essential DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charges are serious offenses that can affect anyone, regardless of fame or status. While DUI arrests can be life-altering for the average person, when public figures and celebrities are involved, the…
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…
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…
“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…
DUI and the Constitution. How Driving under the Influence is different than every other crime.
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…
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…