The opioid epidemic has gripped the country and has seen more people fall victim to the demons of addiction. However, well before people resort to illegal narcotics like heroin, people are far more likely to abuse prescription drugs such as Vicodin, Percocet, and Oxycontin. With people having long struggled with their demons, law enforcement agencies have begun cracking down on perceived prescription drug fraud schemes to try and cut back on the epidemic. However, that doesn’t mean their efforts are…
Drug crimes in Nevada attract serious charges that could have far-reaching ramifications on every aspect of your life. Drug paraphernalia charges , in particular, are classified as a matter of public records and can negatively affect your employment prospects.
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Residents of Nevada with a criminal history due to minor marijuana convictions may have a brighter future ahead of them. A recently introduced bill proposes that those who were found guilty of use or possession of marijuana in amounts that are now legal would be eligible to have the prior convictions eliminated from their criminal record. The new bill also proposes the removal of mandatory…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
A Nevada prison employee was arrested after an ongoing investigation culminated in a drug bust on the evening of Feb. 4. The 62-year-old man was taken into police custody in a parking lot as he and another suspect, a 22-year-old woman, were allegedly handing over the drugs. The two are now facing charges of drug trafficking and possession.
After a month-long investigation by the…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.
An out-of-state man is facing drug charges in northeast Nevada after he was stopped for a traffic violation on Dec. 2. The suspect was pulled over while driving on I-80 for a taillight violation. He now faces charges of drug possession and trafficking.
The Colorado man was traveling west of Elko when police officers pulled him over that Friday night. The officers purportedly…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.
A man from another country is now facing serious charges after being fingered in a heroin trafficking scheme, according to local news sources. The 30-year-old has been charged with felony drug crime charges, including trafficking and transporting heroin. These charges come at the end of a long investigation by Nevada police based in Mesquite.
According to the report, detectives have made several purchases of…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can result in serious legal challenges when police arrive and start arresting people. If a person is accused of a drug crime in Nevada but believes that the charges are a mistake, he or she can take immediate action by requesting a meeting with a criminal defense attorney to determine what options…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, March 17, 2016.
Reality TV star "Chumlee" is facing a variety of charges, according to local news sources. The Nevada-based man, real name Austin Lee Russell, is best-known for his role on the popular series "Pawn Stars." He is currently facing drug crime and felony weapons charges, in addition to possible sex assault allegations, which have yet to be filed.
Russell was arrested on March 9 in…
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
On behalf of Benjamin Nadig of The Law Offices of Benjamin Nadig, Chtd. posted in Drug Charges on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.
Officials at the Nye County District Attorney's office have confirmed that professional basketball player Lamar Odom could face further charges stemming from a weekend spent at a brothel, according to local sources. Nevada authorities are continuing their investigation into Odom's dealings, but they say drug crime charges could be forthcoming. Odom is currently still in the hospital recovering from unknown afflictions.
According to…