Attorney Offices
- McKenna, Ken:
Most criminal defense attorneys are not qualified to handle these cases.
- Steven Sexton:
Once Arrested Don't Speak without an Attorney Present. This helps prevent you from putting your foot in your mouth and keeps the police and prosecution on the straight-and-narrow.
Get Real. Your freedom is at risk. You face an uphill battle. You are facing a prosecutorial juggernaught with a long memory and deep pockets. ...sometimes prodded by the victim. The prosecuting attorney assigned your case is paid--not to understand or like you--but to gain a conviction.
Don't Fight the Evidence. The prosecution usually believes it has the necessasry evidence to convict you before they charge you. But if the evidence is weak we may be able to get the charges dropped or diminished. On the other hand, if we learn the evidence against you is strong and lawfully acquired, it may be wise for you to plead guilty to reduced charges.
Prosecutors Are Not Unreasonable. Most prosecutors listen to reason. They often lessen the charges when they hear a compelling argument that either casts doubt on their ability to convict or convinces he/she that you are a good person who did something out of character.
Plea Bargains Rely on Trust. You may be guilty and not want to risk a trial. In exchange for a minimum sentence you may want to plead guilty. Saving the government the time and expense of trial may be your only bargaining chip. If you find yourself in this situation, 1) you need to be represented by an attorney who is well regarded and trusted by the prosecution and 2) knows what to ask for and what to expect.
- Nevada Law Group:
Far too many people go to jail, lose their driver's license, and needlessly suffer other consequences for lack of a competent DUI attorney. By giving police information or pleading guilty, they forego the opportunity to challenge the evidence against them.
- Rasmussen & Kang:
Drunk Driving DUI/DWI Drunk driving (DUI) is a serious criminal
offense in Nevada. A drunk driving conviction anywhere in Nevada can result in serious
consequences, including: - Establishment of a Criminal Record
- Increased
Insurance Premiums
- Large Fines & Court Costs
- Lengthy
Probation
- Court-Ordered Alcohol Treatment
- Home
Detention
- Jail Time
If you are charged with DUI, you need to take the
charges seriously, and you need a serious DUI defense lawyer to represent you. When you are charged with DUI, an experienced DUI defense attorney knows how to
challenge the evidence against you. A DUI charge has several components that must be handled
properly by the police in order to protect your rights. Examine all aspects of
your case, including: - The Reason Your Vehicle Was Stopped
- The Validity
of Roadside Sobriety Tests
- The Maintenance and Operation of Breathalyzer
Units
- James Krah:
If you ... face criminal charges ... you need to retain a quality attorney without delay.
- Theodore Williams:
You shoud hire an attorney as soon as you become aware that the police or another state
agency is looking for or investigating you, or if you believe that you
may have committed a crime. The earlier you contact a lawyer
the better. An attorney can intervene with the police and
either prevent an arrest or, if you are going to be
arrested, arrange for your surrender at a time and in a
manner that minimizes embarrassment to you or your family.
Retaining a lawyer also prevents the police from questioning you.
- Craig Mueller: You
either have your license taken away by an officer, or you will receive
a letter from the DMV revoking your license. You then have 7 days to
request a hearing. The DMV must schedule an initial hearing within 90
days from the date of revokation or notification of revocation.
DMV will mail your hearing notice. You should receive it 30 to 45 days
after your request. If you fail to request a hearing with 90 days from
the start of the revocation period, you waive the right to that
hearing.
Your immediate goal is a temporary license, available to anyone whose
revoked drivers license is otherwise valid. This temporary license
allows you to drive until the written opinion from your DMV hearing is
issued.
- Andrew Fritz:
After being arrested for DUI/DWI in Nevada, if the results of your breath or
blood test were .10% blood-alcohol or above, your license will be suspended 7
days after the arrest unless you or your attorney take appropriate action to
demand an administrative hearing within 7 days after your arrest.
- Laurence Digesti:
Q. When I was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), the police took
my driver's license because my blood alcohol level was over the statutory
presumptive level. I need my license to work. What can I do?
A. If this were to happen you would be given a temporary license which would
allow you drive for a period of 7 days. You may then request an administrative
hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles, contesting the suspension of
your driving privileges. Pending the hearing, you are allowed to drive. If the
hearing officer upholds the suspension, the period of suspension starts to run
when the decision is entered. During the period of suspension you may apply for
a restricted license through the Department of motor vehicles which allows you
to drive on a restricted basis, such as back and forth to work.
- Chip Siegel:
One reason to immediately contact a lawyer is to request an Administrative
hearing from the DMV. If you took a breath test, your license may be suspended
within seven days. Driving on a suspended license for failing a breath / blood
test is a new crime with mandatory jail time. By contacting me today, I can
request a hearing and keep you legally driving.
- Jeffrey Posin:
Nevada law forbids anyone from drinking an alcoholic beverage while they are
driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. In addition, it is
unlawful for anyone to have an open alcoholic beverage container in the
passenger area of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is being driven. This
statute is separate and apart from Nevada's drunk driving laws.
- Johnson & Klevin:
If you receive two DUI convictions within a 5 year period, the DMV
will take your license away from you for 3 years. And, if you have
three major traffic offense convictions in a 5 year period of
time, the DMV will take your license away for 5 years. Additionally, if
convicted your insurance rates will skyrocket, costing you
hundreds of dollars each year for several years. As you can see, a
DUI conviction will haunt you for years and years to come (and in
some cases, your whole life).
The State has vast resources and manpower to prosecute you, and
the laws governing DUI offenses are complex. Therefore, hiring a
competent attorney to properly defend your DUI case is a must.
- Edward Miley: he first
line of defense is to challenge the reason that you were stopped. There
are bad stops! There are many things that you need to do before
appearing in front of a judge.
- Cristina Hinds:
If you are charged with drunk driving, the charges can impact your
insurance rates, your ability to drive and earn a living, and you may
even face jail time.
- Jason Earnest:
In addition to fines, the revocation or suspension of your driverŐs
license, and possible jail time, a conviction of DUI charges may cause
your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable
level.
- John Routsis: If
you are facing criminal charges, selecting the attorney who will
represent you is the most important decision you will make. Whether
you've been charged with a simple misdemeanor or a very serious felony
offense, a poor defense could have a disastrous impact on your life.
The outcome of a criminal matter can follow you for decades, limiting
employment opportunities and resulting in the loss of privileges. With
so much at stake, it is imperative that you choose an attorney who will
work with you to achieve the best possible result. You need someone who
will protect your rights.
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