Drug Diversion Programs in Nevada: Can You Avoid a Conviction Entirely?

Drug charges in Nevada are almost always serious. However, depending on the situation, it may not be as bleak as it seems at first, especially if this is a first offense. Nevada has several drug diversion programs that help people get treatment instead of sending them to jail, and, in some cases, completing one of […]

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. […]

Domestic Violence Between Roommates and Non-Romantic Partners: Does Nevada Law Still Apply?

When most people hear “domestic violence,” they think of a dispute between a married couple or romantic partners. However, that’s not always the case under Nevada law, and the consequences for being charged are just as serious whether or not two people were ever in a relationship. What Counts as a “Domestic” Relationship in Nevada? […]

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 […]