What is a Subpoena?
Apr 26, 2011
A subpoena is an official document commanding a person to appear in court on a specific date and time, or commanding the production of specific documents, subject to a penalty for failure to comply.
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What is "Discovery" in a Criminal Case?
Mar 23, 2011
Discovery/Police Reports -
The police reports and other evidence provided to defense counsel in a criminal case is commonly referred to as discovery. Discovery is either provided at the arraign...
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Nevada DUI Laws - Proposed Change
Mar 22, 2011
In Nevada's 2011 legislative session, one bill has created a stir among its proponents and opponents. The bill is Senate Bill 72. Senate Bill 72 seeks to revise provisions governing the assignment of c...
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The Criminal Complaint Or Information
Mar 20, 2011
Criminal cases begin with either a criminal complaint or information. A criminal complaint or information is the initial pleading document that the prosecutor files with the court against a defendant ...
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Probable Cause To Arrest
Mar 20, 2011
In order for you to be arrested, the arresting authority (usually a police officer in the jurisdiction you are in) must have probable cause to arrest. As a general rule, probable cause defined as (1) ...
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Bail Process
Mar 19, 2011
Most defendants accused of crimes are entitled to reasonable bail. The initial bail amount is usually a standard amount set by the courts, and determined by the arresting entity at the detention facil...
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Arraignments Explained
Mar 19, 2011
Many people accused of committing a crime believe they can show up at the initial court hearing and plead their case to a judge. This is a common misconception. The court is not interested in hearing...
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Las Vegas Casino Marker Cases
Mar 13, 2011
What Is a Casino Marker?
A casino marker is a casino line of credit that gamblers/casino patrons can use to obtain gaming chips to gamble with. Casino markers are issued to gamblers who have the abil...
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