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Nevada’s Good Samaritan Law: Will You Get Arrested If You Call 911 During a Drug Overdose?

Every second counts when someone overdoses. However, worrying about being arrested can make those around them hesitate to call for help, which can cost someone their life. If you’re somewhere that drugs are being used and someone overdoses, calling 911 means potentially exposing yourself to law enforcement. So, what does Nevada law actually say about […]

What Evidence Can Strengthen a Police Brutality Claim in Las Vegas?

Police brutality cases are among the most challenging types of civil claims to win. Between legal doctrines like qualified immunity, the natural credibility that officers are often given in court, and the difficulty of proving what actually happened during a fast-moving encounter, victims frequently face an uphill battle. The strength of your evidence can make […]

Family Seeks Accountability After Henderson Police Officer Fatally Shoots Dog

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Henderson and others following the fatal shooting of a family dog by a Henderson police officer during a wellness check. Attorney Carl E.G. Arnold represents Rebecca Bobowski, whose nearly 100-pound boxer mix, Bruno, was shot and killed during the September 5, 2025 incident. […]

Arrested for Drugs in Las Vegas? Learn the Difference between Possession and Intent to Distribute

Getting caught with drugs in Las Vegas is always a serious situation. However, there’s a difference between being charged with “simple possession” and being charged with “possession with intent to distribute”. Will You Be Charged with Simple Possession or Intent to Distribute? The charge you face will depend on a few things. Simple possession means […]

What Happens When the Victim Doesn’t Want to Press Charges?

You’ve been arrested for domestic violence. However, the alleged victim decides that they don’t want to press charges. Doesn’t that mean that the case will just go away? While that seems logical on the surface, the answer in Nevada is no. Who Really Presses Charges Here’s what most people don’t realize: in a domestic violence […]

LVMPD Officer Allegations Raise Concerns About Police Misconduct in Las Vegas

A recent investigation by KTNV Channel 13 has sparked major concern throughout Las Vegas after disturbing allegations surfaced against an officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). The case involves claims of sexual misconduct, abuse of authority, unlawful detention, and civil rights violations during an encounter between an officer and a homeless woman […]