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Blog Posts in August, 2019
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New Law on Marijuana Record Sealing Takes Effect
Posted By Law Offices of Kenneth A. StoverOn July 1, 2019, a criminal justice reform bill, referred to as the Nevada Second Chance Act, went into effect. This piece of legislation streamlines the process for having certain crimes wiped from a person’s record. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the measure into law in May of 2019, stating that this new statute would allow a better future for those who were convicted of a now-decriminalized ...Continue Reading -
Should I Accept a Plea Deal?
Posted By Law Offices of Kenneth A. StoverDuring the criminal trial process, the prosecutor may offer the defendant a plea deal. That is, they may agree to drop charges, file lesser charges, or recommend an alternative sentence if the defendant consents to plead guilty or no contest. Because the outcomes of a trial are unknown, and a plea bargain is relatively clear, a defendant might be tempted to accept the offer. However, whether or ...Continue Reading
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