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answered on Oct 16, 2018
I suggest you find a law treatise which would probably about a thousand pages to answer that question. Otherwise, retain counsel because this site is to help people with real questions, not hypothetical.
This concerns the hotel mass shooting oct 1 2017
Someone said
Service elevators are not protected by law. That’s a company policy and the only reason they are called service elevators is because they are generally larger in size, able to carry a heavier load, and keep the public... View More 
answered on Jul 19, 2018
If anyone is sued by MGM grand I'll be happy to give them a free consult.
As to the question, status of elevators is not relevant.
Hotel security guards and management liable if they don't take appropriate steps. If the person is violent they are not required to put their... View More
I tried to contacting xxxx LLC no response there was a fire on the property and I have no insurance policy to give my neighbor. The last time I spoke with him we decuss Renting to Own agreement that was 6/2013. The neighbors fire had me do some research and I found out that xxxx was sued for over... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2018
Your question has so many variations and possibilities that n one can properly answer it without substantially more information and investigation. Cantaloupe a local attorney, one who specializes in civil law, criminal law and bankruptcy. You have a very complex issue that may only be solved with... View More
Person that made a report to make a citizen arrest need to be there? I live in northern Nevada.
answered on May 26, 2018
Before hand what?
Why would the officer's action be a citizen's arrest?
an ilegal alien that have his visa expired and have only this issue
thanks in advance
answered on Nov 20, 2017
It is hard to say, since that’s more of a state level issue. Assume that it is unlikely, however.
I went to the mechanic to know if my truck was already fixed he said no a several weeks has passed and I ask him for my money back I got mad and said he's not gonna gime me anything so we started arguing and he got a gun and put on my head I call the police but when they arrived they said they... View More
I recently got into a verbal argument with another motorist in front of my house. As we were arguing, the drive got out of the car and began hitting me. When I went to the ground, both males began hitting me until I could get up and create some distance. They stayed until the police showed up, and... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2017
You can sue them, but if they have no money you won't get much out of them. Contact the victim assistance coordinator of the DA's office to see if they can have as part of their sentence restitution.
answered on Apr 21, 2017
Assuming you reported it stolen, and didn't leave the keys in it, and it wasn't stolen by someone you knew, I don't believe so.
Can't write everything over. I need counsel and it appears I am a victim from the crime and the system. I am in the protected class and disabled and what was done to me is a Federal Hate Crime! I am traumatized in need of crisis intervention and an attorney. Where is my legal representation as... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2017
Contact the Nevada Civil Liberties Union--they may have a "cooperating attorney" who can figure out if you have a claim.
He is being charged with ex felon in possession of a firearm. Are there any pro bono lawyers out there that can help him?
answered on Jan 6, 2017
If your brother-in-law is determined to be indigent by the court, he can have a public defender appointed to represent him. He does not need a "pro bono attorney", but rather a public defender.
answered on Dec 15, 2016
In Nevada, it would be a battery, not an assault.
An Assault as defined in NRS 200.471 as 1) unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person, or 2) intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.
Battery is defined in NRS... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
If you have the Attorney's name, you should be able to go to the State Bar website and track them down. If they are no longer practicing in the State, that makes it more difficult.
The police came and we each gave statements. I am bipolar and a bipolar episode was what caused the fight. My mind had me convinced she had hit me, so in filing out the police statement that is what I said. The police looked at everything and said the didn't think I hit her. She was stating I... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
She needs representation. This charge is the a misdemeanor, but can impact some Constitutional Rights. This case should go away with a reasonable Prosecutor. Once she is represented, write the prosecutor to let him/her know that you were having a bi-polar episode and had convinced yourself that she... View More
He thinks he knows who is involved
3 people but MIA
Detective is looking as well
Its been a few months
answered on Oct 1, 2016
This is an insurance question. Your friend should look at the coverages and exclusions in his policy. Better yet, get the policy out and call his agent to discuss his policy terms.
My son is being charged with intent to utter a fictitious bill note or check. Is there a less charge
answered on Sep 18, 2016
There are many possibilities. If you knowingly negotiate a forged check, you at least set yourself up as an accessory. Your son needs to discuss his defenses with an attorney before he goes to court.
Nrs 176a.870 says it becomes a civil liability at the date of discharge
answered on Jan 28, 2016
Best to talk to your original attorney as he will know your case the best. Without reviewing your file and the facts of your case any other attorney would just be guessing.
answered on Nov 5, 2015
This is not a criminal law question, but a licensing question. Ask the licensing people or go to their website and look for exclusions to licensure.
The evidence they tried to use was very vague and unreasonable
answered on Oct 26, 2015
It depends upon the exact facts that they are alleging. There must be probable cause. You say that there is not, they say that there is. Get counsel.
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