Question & Answer with Larry K. Dunn & Karena K. Dunn

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  • Arrests & Charges

    • Do the police need a warrant to arrest me in Nevada?
    • How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
    • What should I do if I'm arrested in Nevada?
    • What if the officer says they will go easy on me if I cooperate?
    • When do the police have to read me my rights in Nevada?
    • Does it matter where I was arrested, like a school, in determining how I'm charged?
    • What should I do if I get a call that a loved one has been arrested?
    • What are my rights if I'm accused of a crime in Nevada?
    • Can I sue the police for false arrest in Nevada?
    • What is the felony murder rule?
    • What is the difference between detention and arrest in Nevada?
    • What is a crime of passion?
    • Why did I have to post bond?
    • What is a hate crime?
    • How does bail work?
    • What is a computer crime?
    • What is burglary?
    • Is domestic violence a crime punishable under criminal law?
    • Why do I have no bond in my case?
    • What is the difference between rape and sexual assault?
    • What is the difference between burglary and robbery?
    • What is assault?
    • Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
    • What are some examples of white collar crimes?
    • What is embezzlement?
    • Will the charges be more severe if I have a weapon during a robbery?

  • Criminal Procedure

    • How does a district attorney in Nevada decide which criminals to go after?
    • Why is criminal procedure different from civil procedure?
    • What is the difference between a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and an appeal?
    • What is a pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for in Nevada?
    • Are grand jury proceedings secret in Nevada?
    • What is a plea bargain?
    • What relief can be obtained in a criminal appeal in Nevada?
    • What is the role of the prosecutor?
    • What is the interstate compact?

  • Drug Cases

    • Why can individuals be charged with drug dealing in Nevada when the drugs were only for personal consumption?
    • If I am charged with drug dealing, can I then be charged with failure to declare taxable income?
    • What types of illnesses can be treated with marijuana under the Nevada Medical Marijuana Law?
    • Is there a minimum age requirement for obtaining a registry card?
    • When and how did the Nevada medical marijuana law become a law?
    • What is the primary chemical in marijuana and what schedule is it under in the drug laws?
    • What is a caregiver?
    • Do registry cards expire and can they be revoked by the state?
    • What is drug diversion?
    • Will my drug case be heard in regular court or is there a special drug court?
    • Should I represent myself if I've been arrested for a marijuana charge if I have a registry card?

  • DUI Cases

    • Can a person be guilty of drunk driving in Nevada if they only had one drink?
    • Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI in Nevada even if the vehicle was not moving?
    • What is the open container law?
    • What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
    • What symptoms and behavior is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of DUI investigation?
    • What should I do if I'm asked to take a field sobriety test in Nevada?
    • Can I be charged with a DUI if I have a license or registry card to use marijuana?
    • What happens if I refuse a breath test in Nevada?
    • Are their special considerations or penalties for an underage individual arrested for DUI?
    • Is my name going to be in the paper after a DUI arrest?
    • Are their special rules for drunk driving offenses for individuals under 21?
    • How might the court use the SCRAM bracelet to punish me before or after I'm convicted of a DUI?
    • How will a DUI conviction affect me, other than the criminal penalties and my license revocation?
    • Can I get a limited license or work permit following a Nevada drunk driving conviction?
    • Will I be charged to speak to an attorney about my DUI case in Nevada?
    • I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my auto insurance cancel my policy now?

  • Juvenile Cases

    • What happens if my child is arrested in Nevada?
    • How is being tried as a juvenile different than being tries as an adult?
    • What is a juvenile offender in Nevada?
    • What happens to a juvenile if they are found guilty?
    • Does my child need to get an attorney?
    • What rights do I have in juvenile court?
    • What happens in juvenile court in Nevada?

  • Sentencing

    • How will my sentence be decided in Nevada?
    • What is the difference between parole and probation?
    • What is the difference between deferred adjudication and probation in Nevada?
    • What is the DNA registry?
    • What is restitution?
    • Are parole hearings open to the public in Nevada?
    • What is probation?
    • What is house arrest and electronic monitoring?
    • What is the point of a suspended sentence?

  • Traffic Cases

    • What am I supposed to do at a traffic light that is flashing a yellow arrow?
    • Can you get a ticket for running a yellow light in Nevada?
    • Is it legal to drive in the left lane when not passing another vehicle in Nevada?
    • Can I drive in other states with my valid permit?
    • Is it legal to talk on a cellphone while driving in Nevada?
    • Can I have tinted windows on my vehicle in Nevada?
    • Can I turn left on a red light from a one-way street to another one-way street in Nevada?
    • Can I legally drive a classic car on the road and take my children with me without a seat belt?
    • When am I eligible for a hardship license (limited driving privilege)?
    • How many points does it take for my license to be revoked in Nevada?
    • Can I check my driver record in Nevada?
    • What are points on a driving record?
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