In previous posts to this Blog, the law office of Hofland & Tomsheck has written information on the standardized bail schedules utilized by various Courts in Las Vegas and Clark County Nevada. As with all things, this information is subject to change and updating. On May 21, 2015, the Las…
“I wasn’t read my rights when I was arrested. Was the arrest legal?” “Can I be prosecuted if I was never read my rights?” This issue comes up often when people have their first contact with the police or are arrested. In fact, we are often asked questions related to…
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? While that is the image that the powers that be in advertising have implemented as a clever way to get tourists to visit Las Vegas, the unfortunate reality is that in many cases, when a person acts outside the bounds of the…
NOTE: EFFECTIVE MAY 26, 2015, THE LAS VEGAS JUSTICE COURT BAIL SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. PLEASE SEE OUR BLOG POST DATED MAY 21, 2015 FOR THE UPDATED BAIL SCHEDULE REFLECTED HERE: One of the more common questions asked by people contacting my office after they, or a family member, has been arrested…
So you’ve been arrested. Or maybe your family member or loved one has. It’s a scary thing to be taken into custody. One of the most commonly asked questions of a criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas is how to get out of custody after arrest. The most common way…