Las Vegas or Henderson Criminal Defense

The best criminal defense requires an understanding of many issues related to to the criminal case, including the following ten:

1.     A thorough understanding of all of the facts in the case

2.     A thorough understanding of the substance of the crime charged, both as to the letter of the law as well as the spirit behind the law

3.     A thorough understanding of the procedural defenses

4.     A thorough understanding of the substantive and affirmative defenses available in Las Vegas or Henderson

5.     A cooperative and communicative client who has not incriminated himself or herself through statements to others

6.     Insight into the Las Vegas or Henderson judge's views on the type of crime

7.     Insight into the Las Vegas or Henderson judge's potential sentences upon conviction

8.     Insight into the abilities of the particular Las Vegas or Henderson prosecutor prosecuting the criminal charge

9.     Criminal procedural at every stage, from prearrest collection of evidence, post arrest treatment of suspects, to legal maneuvering in court and sentencing guidelines

10. Enough money to mount the case required to improve the chances of a dismissal or acquittal.

REQUIRED DISCLAIMER

The information about Las Vegas or Henderson criminal charges contained on this page is not intended to be legal advice about criminal law.  A Las Vegas or Henderson defense lawyer should always evaluate your criminal law matter as soon as possible.  You should treat your criminal charge with the seriousness it requires.  Moreover, the information contained in this blog is not intended to guarantee any result.  Each case is unique and will require special attention by a criminal defense attorney.

Remember, for misdemeanor crimes, you will not get a court appointed public defender.  If you want a criminal defense attorney to represent your interests, you will have to hire one in private practice. 

When you say, I need a criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas or Henderson, call us.

Traffic Ticket Scam of 702-Traffic -BEWARE-

On June 25, 2012, the Nevada State Bar wrote a public reprimand to warn the public about 702-Traffic, which apparently takes money from clients and then does nothing.  702-Traffic is not a law firm, and yet it makes people believe it can get results like a law firm could.

Attorney Charles Odgers also was reprimanded because he was lending his name to this illegal business but apparently was not overseeing it and not ensuring clients were getting any results.

It is surprising that 702-Traffic would get clients since they are not a law firm and they appear to want quite a bit of money up front from "clients."  The State Bar noted nine grievances filed against Odgers and 702-Traffic.

The Better Business Bureau has not accredited 702-Traffic and it also has received complaints.

Ripoffreports.com has information about 702-Traffic as well.

Complaintsboard.com has information about 702-Traffic as well.

There are so many real traffic ticket attorneys in town who charge less and actually do good work for their clients that the only explanation for 702-Traffic remaining in existence is that they advertise heavily and somehow convince customers that their illegal activity is legal and sound, when it apparently is not.  Only Nevada licensed attorneys can represent you in a Nevada court, even for minor things like traffic tickets.

Remember, for misdemeanor crimes, you will not get a court appointed public defender.  If you want a criminal defense attorney to represent your interests, you will have to hire one in private practice. 

Toy Gun Considered Deadly Weapon In Nevada

If you rob a bank with an unloaded toy gun, you will be charged and likely convicted of burglary while in possession of a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon. The Nevada Supreme Court recently decided this very issue in the case of Berry v. State. He could also have been charged with kidnapping, battery with intent to commit a crime, extortion, theft, and assault and battery.

This defendant allegedly stuck a toy gun to a bank employee’s head while she walked to her car during closing time. He allegedly made her unlock the safe, which took ten minutes. During the wait, the defendant felt her up and made lewd comments about her body being sexy, causing her to feel like he might rape her. Along with being charged with burglary with a deadly weapon and robbery with use of a deadly weapon, the defendant was also charged with one count of open and gross lewdness.

The Defendant allegedly ran from the police who waited for him to exit the bank, and they finally caught him in an apartment complex hiding behind a washing machine. The police found the stolen loot and toy gun.

He was convicted of the three crimes and decided to appeal while in prison. The Supreme Court reviewed his argument, and disagreed with him. Berry thought that he was being clever by using a toy gun. He may have thought that he would not get hard time if he used a toy instead of a real weapon.

The unloaded toy was still considered a deadly weapon, partly because it could potentially be adapted for such since it had a spring mechanism, trigger, and the potential to shoot a pellet or perhaps .22 bullet. Also, he intended for his victim to believe it was a deadly weapon in order to effectuate his crime.

The victim, if she had been allowed to have a handgun on her while working at the bank, could have shot him in “apparent” self-defense because she would have reasonably believed her life was in danger.

If you, or a loved one, are charged with a weapons crime, burglary, assault, or open and gross lewdness, you should consider hiring The Jacks Law Group to defend you or your loved one for criminal defense.

Traffic Ticket help -- Quick, Cheap, and Easy

You can get traffic citations in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Clark County, Boulder City, and Federal Jurisdiction, such as Lake Mead, Red Rock, and Mt. Charleston.

When a the police gives you a traffic citation  and you plead guilty to the traffic violation by simply paying it, not only do you pay your fine, and attend traffic school, but you have the following additional punishments to endure related to pleading guilty to a traffic citation.  

•          Multiple convictions for traffic violations probably will result in a driver’s license suspension or license revocation. In Nevada, if you are convicted of driving with a suspended license, you may 
be restricted from getting a new license for a full year.

•       Each conviction for a moving violation probably will raise your insurance rates. 

•          If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL), you may lose your license and the ability to earn a living.  

•          If you were involved in an automobile accident, and the police issued you a traffic ticket, and you are subsequently sued civilly for the accident, the conviction may be used in the civil lawsuit to show that you were negligent per se.

•          If you take care of the traffic ticket by yourself, you will probably be forced to take at least one day off from work to go to court to resolve the traffic ticket. 

As a result of a simple speeding ticket, you will likely pay fines, court administrative fees, increased insurance costs, and attend traffic school. Furthermore, you could suffer possible suspension or revocation of you driver’s license. If your Nevada license is suspended, you will not be able to obtain a license in any other State until the Nevada suspension is completed. On top of this, you will need to miss a whole day’s pay from work just to go to court. You are not alone in not knowing this.  Few Las Vegans understand the traffic citation process and that a traffic violation is a crime which you will have to plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest to. 

So, how can you likely prevent the headaches associated with the above for some minor traffic infraction?  You hire a criminal defense attorney with experience negotiating citations quick, easy, and cheap.  David Jacks has negotiated many plea deals for misdemeanor traffic citations and will bring his knowledge to the court for your matter. You will do little more than pay his cheap legal fee, give him a copy of the traffic ticket, and then pay the fine to the court upon a negotiated deal.  David can work to get you time to pay your fine off too. When you say to yourself, I need a traffic ticket lawyer, call us.

Call now:  

(702) 834-6300

Immigrant in Trouble, will you be Deported?

If you are an immigrant to the United States and in trouble with the law in Las Vegas or Henderson, you need to contact a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney immediately.  DO NOT TRUST A PUBLIC DEFENDER when you have been charged with a crime to inform you of your rights regarding how the United States will treat you after you have been charged for a municipal or State crime.

Your right to remain in the United States can be greatly affected when you are charged with a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or felony.  You should have a criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas review your charges to determine whether they could result in your deportation. 

Your criminal defense attorney has a duty to tell you whether your crime could result in deportation.  According to the United States Supreme Court, when the law is unambiguous, attorneys must advise their criminal clients that deportation "will" result from a conviction. Furthermore, when the immigration consequences of a conviction are unclear or uncertain, attorneys must advise that deportation "may" result. Finally, attorneys must give their clients some advice about deportation—counsel cannot remain silent about immigration. Padilla v. Kentucky, 130 S. Ct. 1473 (2010).

So, whether you are visiting the United States, here on a visa or Green Card, or are a permanent resident, you should always consult with a private criminal defense attorney when you are arrested or charged with a crime in Las Vegas or Henderson.

REQUIRED DISCLOSURE

The information about Las Vegas criminal charges contained on this page is not intended to be legal advice about criminal law.  A Las Vegas defense lawyer should always evaluate your criminal law matter as soon as possible.  You should treat your criminal charge with the seriousness it requires.  Moreover, the information contained in this blog is not intended to guarantee any result.  Each case is unique and will require special attention by a criminal defense attorney.