2011 Legislative Updates (Cont’d) – Juvenile Crimes
A.B. 134 (Chapter 12) Maximum Punishment of Juvenile Offender Changes the maximum punishment a court may impose for a crime by a person who was under 18 years old when the crime was committed. For a crime otherwise punishable by death, the maximum punishment is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. For non-homicide crime, [...]
2011 Legislative Updates
Here is a brief overview of some new laws in the area of criminal law set to take effect, or already in effect for 2011. A.B. 83 (Chapter 31) Identity Theft This measure became effective October 1, 2011, and applies retroactively to a person who committed an identity theft crime before that date, if the applicable statute [...]
Mortgage loan modification scam warnings for Nevada residents
For those looking for relief on their mortgages, it’s hard to know who to trust. Here’s some good consumer advocacy information on the most obvious scams. Without question, you should only employ an attorney to engage in loan modification negotiations on your behalf. And you should not pay any money up front without proof that [...]
Must I Hire an Attorney?
Is it necessary that I have an attorney if charged with a crime? The simple answer is no. You do not need an attorney. But in reality, there is a lot at stake, even if you believe you are innocent. If you think prosecutors always play fair, you may want to reconsider after reading this. [...]
New Website for Nevada Supreme Court
In early 2009 the Nevada Supreme Court launched a new website. It offers useful information to everyone, not just attorneys. Here is the link to the library resources page that contains forms by county and area of law as well as links to different legal organizations. Supreme Court of Nevada Law Library Bookmark on Delicious [...]
