Criminal Defense

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. A man accused of damaging a fountain as well as other property is facing serious charges, sources have said. According to criminal law in Nevada, damaging property can be upgraded to a felony offense if the damage is sufficient, which was apparently the case here. The man was described as being "distraught" during the encounter with police, and he is currently in custody being…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Individuals convicted of criminal offenses in Nevada often face a stigma when applying for jobs. This is because most applications include a question asking if the applicant has ever been convicted of a crime. This can significantly impact an applicant's ability to be offered a job despite their other qualifications. A proposed bill in Nevada could change this. The bill would prohibit state…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Monday, March 30, 2015. We recently wrote about a bill under consideration that would expand the scope of Nevada’s sex offender registry. While politicians often gain popularity with “tough on crime” measures like offender registries, the registries themselves usually create more fear than public safety. Moreover, critics of sex offender registration argue that once a person’s name goes on the list, it becomes nearly impossible to…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, March 6, 2015. The law here in Nevada dictates that those people convicted of certain sex crimes must register as a sex offender with local law enforcement officials. In the event they fail to do so within a designated timeframe, they may face a felony charge of failing to register as a sex offender, which is punishable by fines of up to $5,000 and up…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, February 13, 2015. If you have been arrested and charged with criminal wrongdoing, you may be surprised at how long it might take to get criminal hearings or your trial underway. It may strike you as odd that you have been charged with a crime and must now wait with your fingers crossed until you are called in to see a judge, perhaps multiple times. There…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, January 30, 2015. You may have heard popular culture references to individuals being charged with resisting arrest on television, in books or in movies. You may have witnessed the kind of exchange between law enforcement and a suspect that leads to such charges. You may even have been accused of this conduct yourself. Whether you have only heard of this charge or are seeking a criminal…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig  of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd.  posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, January 9, 2015. American criminal law is nuanced and complex. As a result, various crimes that seem fairly similar may be treated very differently by the courts. It is therefore important that if you are charged with a crime, you seek the guidance of an experienced criminal law attorney who can both explain your charges to you and advocate as successfully as possible on your…

On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Criminal Defense on Friday, December 19, 2014. When a minor is charged with a crime, it is important that that minor's parents or guardians seek out the legal counsel provided by an experienced criminal defense attorney. Some Americans may be under a misperception that juvenile crime is relatively harmless and that a conviction will not affect a juvenile's life…