Can I (a 16 year old girl) date an 18 year old guy in the state of Nevada. I will be 17 before he is 19.

I assume by date that you really mean have sexual intercourse. The age of consent in Nevada is 16 years of age. That means at 16 you are deemed old...

What should I expect to happen for my very first encounter with law enforcement for grand larceny charges?

Grand larceny is a felony charge. If charged as a C felony, it is punishable by 1-5 years in prison. If charged as a B felony, then by 1-10 years...

Will I have to go to jail for this domestic battery 1st offense?

Under Nevada law, jail is mandatory for a domestic violence conviction. A minimum of 2 days for a first offense. Depending on which Court your case...

Is it true that if you are not read your Mirada rights then your case should automatically be dismissed?

Miranda applies to any statements made during custodial interrogations. The typical remedy for a Miranda violation would be to keep the...

I broke my suspend sentence I'm going to court for a status hearing what happens then

Need more information to be able to answer this properly. Worst case scenario...your sentence is imposed and you serve your time. Best case...

If i have a shoplifting charge from a store, why is it filed as "the state of ....... vs. (my name here)"?

You have been charged with a crime. The actual charge is petit larceny, which is a misdemeanor in Nevada. Misdemeanors are punishable by up to a...

Will I be given a Warrant if a subpoena is not properly administered?

If you promised to appear on the court date, either orally or in writing, then you have been served and the Court will have jurisdiction over you...

Yes. However, you must promise to appear on the court date. If you do not promise to appear, then the prosecution must personally serve you.

Me and my ex had a couple of spats. on the second one the da decided to press charges. I don't know how to plea .

A misdemeanor first offense domestic battery conviction has mandatory jail time and has long lasting consequences. You should plead not guilty. If...

Can I ask anyone who reads this to be upfront of me. no bs

People get charged with trespassing everyday in Vegas. Its not a big deal. Its a low level misdemeanor and if you plead guilty you will probably be...