If you saw the image of the little boy before his untimely demise, the sweetness of that image may still haunt you: his chubby cheeks, his innocent gaze, the silver cross hanging around his neck. What could have driven anyone, much less the boy’s father, to murder him following a day trip to Disneyland? An …
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Seasonal Crime Increases
Some Violent Crimes Increase Around the Holidays Crime seems to be everywhere these days. One cannot turn on the nightly news without seeing a story about a robbery, burglary, murder, or some other violent crime. But just how prevalent is crime in our community? Many fear the worst and anticipate crime sprees increasing, especially with …
Mortgage Modifications
Changes to the Las Vegas Mortgage Modification Mediation Program The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada has just adopted uniform procedures for its Mortgage Modification Mediation Program pursuant to Administrative Order 2014-08. This program applies to Las Vegas Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings and all types of real property, commercial and residential. This …
Uber vs. Established Transportation
Legality of Uber in Las Vegas Uber is a technology pioneer, launching its ride-sharing business across many metropolitan areas throughout the nation. And it desperately wants to enter the largely untapped Las Vegas market. Uber recently opened its ride-sharing business to the Las Vegas community and was immediately hit with a legal battle that aims …
Yes, You Can Get a DUI for Being High
A Couple of NFL Players Learned the Hard Way In the early afternoon on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, Pittsburgh Steelers’ running backs Le’Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount were arrested in Ross, Pennsylvania. The arresting officer’s affidavit stated that he initially pulled their black Chevy Camaro over because he could smell a strong odor of marijuana …
All You Need To Know About Gun Trusts
Gun Trusts, or Firearm Trusts, are a relatively new concept in the area of trust law. There are many iterations of trusts that attorneys can draft that have aims at accomplishing completely different goals. However, all of these trusts, including gun trusts, aim to accomplish one thing: ensuring the safety of the trust’s assets so …
Warriors’ Center Arrested for DUI
Another professional athlete, another DUI. It will always be baffling to me that these athletes (who make millions of dollars) don’t hire a driver, or pay for a cab, and instead insist on trying to drive themselves home after a night of partying. When will they learn? In the early morning on August 5, 2014, …
Can Married Same-Sex Couples File Joint Bankruptcy?
If you are legally married to your spouse, the bankruptcy code allows both of you to file a joint bankruptcy case instead of filing two separate individual bankruptcy cases. A joint petition can be advantageous for many reasons. When a married couple files a joint petition for bankruptcy, they are only required to pay one …
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Child Custody and Leaving Nevada: Druckman v Ruscitti
In Nevada, every parent, regardless of marital status, is entitled to equal rights to his or her child. This means that parents are entitled to a relationship with their children whether or not they are married. Additionally, Nevada statutes state, and the Nevada Supreme Court has upheld, that parents have a fundamental right to care …
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Medical Marijuana and Child Custody in Nevada
As many citizens know, Nevada recently enacted a law to allow for safe, regulated access to medical marijuana from businesses. This has led many people to wonder how legally obtained medical marijuana may affect child custody disputes between conflicting parents. It is important to first note that not all citizens are entitled to possess marijuana. …
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