LAS VEGAS, NEVADA CRIMINAL LAW DEFENSE

If you are searching for a Nevada criminal lawyer or Las Vegas criminal lawyer in particular, you have come to the right place for an aggressive defense. Your rights and liberty are at stake. You deserve to have your case examined by a qualified Nevada criminal attorney familiar with the court in which you are charged, the charges you face, and potential penalties. Whether you are facing a Nevada misdemeanor drug charge for possession or paraphernalia or domestic battery or a felony such as sexual assault or a bad check prosecution contact Cristina Hinds, Esq. immediately for a free consultation.

Did you know that if you were visiting Las Vegas for the weekend and received a misdemeanor, or even some felonies, your case may be resolved entirely by me without you EVER making a personal court appearance in Las Vegas on this matter? A toll free phone call is cheaper than the multiple airline tickets you will need to purchase to fly to Las Vegas to resolve your case!Nevada misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies

In Nevada, there are three categories of crimes, misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and
felony. Misdemeanor crimes are punishable by up to six months in the county jail and/or a $1,000.00 fine. In Nevada, there are NO jury trials for any misdemeanor cases. The judge acts as the jury during the "bench trial." Thus, the judge alone decides whether a person is guilty and imposes the sentence. During this process, a person is still entitled to a presumption of innocence and a qualified attorney. Remember, just because you are charged with a misdemeanor does not mean that you will go to jail. Call now to discuss your options.

Gross misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in the county jail and/or a 2,000.00 fine.

There are many different categories of felonies. Each category carries a different sentence. Generally, felonies are punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year.

If you are charged with a gross misdemeanor or felony, you are entitled to the presumption of innocence and a jury trial. Again, there are many instances where imprisonment does not occur, even if you are convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor.

Keep in mind that these categories are just a guideline to determine length of sentence and potential fines. They do not include other consequences of sentencing, such as possible deportation, loss of gaming license, and lifetime supervision. Did you know that you cannot carry a firearm if you are convicted of a first offense domestic battery, a misdemeanor?

Again, you cannot protect your rights if you don?t know they exist. Call Cristina Hinds, Esq. now for a free consultation.

Can?t the Public Defender defend me? Why do I need a private attorney?Generally, if the law requires a jail or prison sentence and a person is indigent, the court will appoint a Public Defender. Because the law requires a minimum of two days in jail for a first offense DUI, conviction the court will appoint a public defender. You should only accept a Public Defender if you absolutely cannot afford a private attorney. First, the Public Defender's office, while staffed by competent and qualified Nevada criminal defense lawyers, has an enormous case load. Due to the huge volume of cases each Public Defender has, he or she simply cannot offer you the personal attention I provide.

Further, there are some situations where having a Public Defender could result in you losing certain rights. For example, in a DUI case, the Public Defender will not arrange for you to receive a temporary driver?s license or inform you that you can challenge your driver?s license suspension. Why? The Public Defender cannot represent you in these matters. How can you defend your rights if you do not even know they exist? Think of all the other rights you may be losing or have lost because you did not know what questions to ask. 

Please contact us immediately for a more thorough discussion of your rights and how we can help defend you.