Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal Defense in Las Vegas - Protecting the Accused
Criminal defense representation is a vital part of our justice system. Without it, defendants would have no protection from prejudice, or misconduct on the part of law enforcement, judges and prosecuting attorneys. Thousands upon thousands of innocent people would be convicted every single year. Fortunately, defendants are granted the right under the U.S. Constitution to seek legal counsel. A criminal defense attorney provides a number of valuable services to his or her client, all based upon the primary goal of avoiding a conviction and criminal penalties. Your attorney can:
- Conduct/oversee all communication with law enforcement to help ensure you do not say something that may result in unintentionally incriminating yourself;
- Work with professionals in forensics and other fields to conduct an independent investigation;
- Interview witnesses and law enforcement to get a clearer picture of what occurred – possibly to uncover information or evidence in your favor;
- Negotiate with the prosecuting attorney to lessen the charges and therefore the potential penalties that you may otherwise face; and
- In criminal court, your attorney can assert your rights and help the judge and jury understand your side of the story in order to work toward a ruling in your favor.
Key Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense
This website was created with someone like you in mind. Someone who has been criminally charged, who has been arrested or someone who knows that they are under criminal investigation. These are frightening scenarios and are not without their associated levels of stress. If you find that you are within a situation similar to this, it is highly encouraged that you look around our site. Here, you will find informative pages that outline the different laws that you might be dealing with as well as the different ways in which our firm can help. For example, some of the issues discussed on this site include:
Criminal Defense in Las Vegas
Have you been criminally charged? No matter whether it is for drunk driving, for the theft of property of whether it's a crime almost completely unique to the Las Vegas area, such as casino markers, it is important that you get a lawyer well-versed in the law. We know what is on the line with criminal offenses of all kinds and are ready to put our experience to work for you. Want to know about how we can help? Give us a call and schedule a case review. Read more about criminal defense in Las Vegas.
About Criminal Penalties
One of the most frightening aspects of dealing with a criminal case is the different penalties that you will be slapped with should you be successfully convicted. For example, penalties could be incarceration, steep monetary fines or could even the suspension of your driver's license. They could also include restitution to the victim or mandatory community service hours. Regardless, that is why we are here – to help you fight against this possibility. Read more about criminal penalties.
Assault
Due to the element of violence incorporated into criminal cases of assault, it is highly encouraged that you do not hesitate to get legal representation that you can rely upon. At our firm, we know that these cases can often rest on the element of intent and whether or not you had the clear intentions to cause physical harm. They, however, can also rest on the crux of whether or not injury actually occurred. At our firm, we know just how difficult it can be to deal with cases of this nature. Read more about assault.
Battery
If you have been accused of battery, you could be facing penalties of up to fifteen years in state prison and thousands of dollars in fines. It could be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on whether the use of a deadly weapon was involved and who the battery was against. Read more on battery.
Bad Checks
If you are in the Las Vegas area, it is important that you realize that it is a criminal offense to knowingly issue what is known as a "bad check." While it will not always immediately result in a criminal charge, if it is determined that you are not making good faith efforts to correct the situation, you could be slapped with serious criminal penalties and could be facing a difficult time attempting to protect your legal rights. Read more about bad checks.
Bench Warrants
Do you have a bench warrant that has been issued in your name? At our firm, we know how daunting it can be to deal with warrants of any kind. No matter whether you have been arrested or if you are now in danger of being arrested, you should get us involved as soon as possible. We know the best ways to deal with this legal process and will do everything that we can to help you protect yourself against the consequences that can stem from this. Read more about bench warrants.
Casino Markers
The Las Vegas area is a unique portion of the nation. No matter whether this is in regards to the casinos that are all throughout the area, the city is simply unique. This is especially true with criminal charges relating to casino markers. Should you be accused of having an outstanding casino marker, you could be facing serious criminal penalties if you do not pay. Read more about casino markers.
Disorderly Conduct
The criminal charge of disorderly conduct is an umbrella term that is used to cover a wide variety of criminal acts. Law enforcement officers will most often use it to criminally charge those who have been resisting arrest or those that they feel have not been abiding by the law. We know that this is a unique criminal charge that will vary with each type. If you are looking for a unique defense, you can rest easier knowing that you will receive it should you work with us. Read more about disorderly conduct.
Domestic Violence
There is a large negative stigma that is attached to domestic abuse – mainly due to the media attention that it has been given over the years. This has led to law enforcement taking a very low tolerance to anything that they believe to be associated with domestic abuse, and to react quickly whenever they hear a report. While this has the best of intentions, it can also unfortunately leave the innocent facing criminal penalties that they do not deserve. Read more about domestic violence.
Drug Offenses
Drug crimes take up a large portion of law enforcement officer's attention. No matter whether it is in relation to drug possession of a controlled substance of
prescription fraud, these are crimes have serious and life-altering penalties. If you have been criminally convicted, you simply do not have a moment to lose. Get us involved as soon as possible and let us fight to defend both your future and your freedom. Read more
about drug offenses.
DUI Defense
The Las Vegas, NV area has some of the highest statistics in regards to criminal charges of DUI. If you have been convicted, you need an attorney who will take a comprehensive look towards your criminal case. At our firm, we will be there to help you in challenging all evidence that you are facing (such as the results of breath and blood tests or the
field sobriety tests) and helping to build the strongest possible case. Read more
about DUI defense.
Hiring a Criminal Lawyer
The process of hiring a lawyer to help represent you is not simple. It can be daunting to attempt to wade through all of the advertisements and all of the information that you have available to you. It, however, is important that you take the time to do the research and to both compare and contrast different local firms. Who you choose to represent you will have a direct impact on the final outcome of your case, so make sure it's a decision that you give considerable time and effort. Read more about hiring a criminal lawyer.
Hit & Run
Being involved in a car accident is bad enough. It, however, can reach criminal proportions if you are accused of causing an accident and the fleeing the scene of the accident. It is the legal responsibility of every driver involved in an accident to stop, exchange information and to offer any aid necessary. Therefore, the law takes it seriously should someone attempt to shirk or avoid this responsibility. If you've been wrongfully accused, get us involved and let us fight for you. Read more about hit and run.
I.D. Theft / False I.D.
Were you criminally charged on suspicion of using a fake or false ID? No matter whether you are accused of stealing another person's driver's license or if you were accused of creating a counterfeit ID card, this is considered to be a serious criminal offense and one that Las Vegas authorities are constantly on the alert for. We know the best way to protect our clients and will fight tooth and nail to help our clients defend their legal rights. Read more about false ID charges.
Kidnapping
In Nevada, kidnapping is always charged as a felony. If any injury was inflicted on the victim, the penalties will increase. If you were accused of kidnapping, you could be facing up to forty years in state prison and thousands of dollars in fines. Read more on kidnapping.
Marijuana Possession
The possession of marijuana is a serious criminal offense that has serious penalties. If you have been accused of a drug-related crime involving this drug, it is important to realize that you do not hesitate to contact our legal firm. We have extensive experience in handling these types of criminal cases and know the importance of providing our clients with the heavyweight defense that they deserve. Read more about marijuana possession.
Pre-File Investigations
In some cases, there is a chance that you will become aware that you are under investigation before any formal criminal charges are made. In these cases, you could be undergoing a pre-file investigation. Don't just sit idle during these times! Get us involved and let us fight to protect your legal rights. In some cases, we may even be able to avoid having charges filed or we could simply work to build the strongest defense possible during this time. Read more about pre-file investigations.
Sex Crimes
There is no criminal action that is taken quite as seriously as sex-related crimes. Due to their nature, the penalties that are associated carry extreme consequences and are taken very seriously by law enforcement officers. If you have recently been criminally charge with something like date rape,
indecent exposure,
lewd conduct,
prostitution or
sexual assault, it is in your best interests to get our legal team involved as soon as possible. Read more
about sex crimes.
Theft Crimes
The criminal act of theft, no matter whether it involved auto theft,
burglary,
shoplifting,
robbery or a white collar crime such as
fraud, is something that you cannot take lightly. If you have been accused or are under investigation, you simply do not have the luxury of taking your time. Give us a call as soon as you can and you will be able to rest assured knowing that we will fight for you. Read more
about theft crimes.
Violent Crimes
Crimes that are considered to be "violent" by law enforcement officers carry serious penalties. Crimes that are typically considered to be violent often are things such as homicide, weapons charges and assault. All of these are the most heinous of crimes and will usually have the most severe of penalties. Therefore, do not waste another moment to get us involved. We know what is on the line – we will fight to protect you. Read more
about violent crimes.
Attorneys Representing Defendants in Las Vegas, Nevada
We cannot stress enough the importance of having a skilled legal professional at your side when you are facing criminal charges, an arrest or a criminal investigation of any kind. You do have rights, and these deserve to be protected. A Las Vegas criminal defense attorney can help you avoid a conviction so you do not have to go to prison, so your criminal record remains clean and your reputation remains unblemished.
Have you been criminally charged? Please contact a Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer at the De Castroverde Law Group today to talk about your case.