Frequently Asked Questions : DUI Criminal Legal Procedures
question & answer
with Larry K. Dunn & Karena K. Dunn
ARRESTS & CHARGES
What should I do if I'm arrested in Nevada?
Do the police need a warrant to arrest me in Nevada?
When do the police have to read me my rights in Nevada?
What is the difference between detention and arrest in Nevada?
What should I do if I get a call that a loved one has been arrested?
How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
Does it matter where I was arrested, like a school, in determining how I'm charged?
What if the officer says they will go easy on me if I co-operate?
What are my rights if I'm accused of a crime in Nevada?
Can I sue the police for false arrest in Nevada?
Why did I have to post bond?
Why do I have no bond in my case?
How does bail work?
What is the felony murder rule?
What is a hate crime?
What is a crime of passion?
What is a computer crime?
What is burglary?
What is the difference between burglary and robbery?
Will the charges be more severe if I have a weapon during a robbery?
Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
Is domestic violence a crime punishable under criminal law?
What is assault?
What is the difference between rape and sexual assault?
What are some examples of white collar crimes?
What is embezzlement?
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Why is criminal procedure different from civil procedure?
What is the role of the prosecutor?
What is a pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for in Nevada?
How does a district attorney in Nevada decide which criminals to go after?
Are grand jury proceedings secret in Nevada?
What is the difference between a petition for a writ of habeas corpus and an appeal?
What relief can be obtained in a criminal appeal in Nevada?
What is a plea bargain?
What is the interstate compact?
DRUG CASES
What is the primary chemical in marijuana and what schedule is it under in the drug laws?
If I am charged with drug dealing, can I then be charged with failure to declare taxable income?
Why can individuals be charged with drug dealing in Nevada when the drugs were only for personal consumption?
When and how did the Nevada medical marijuana law become a law?
What types of illnesses can be treated with marijuana under the Nevada Medical Marijuana Law?
What is a caregiver?
Is there a minimum age requirement for obtaining a registry card?
Do registry cards expire and can they be revoked by the state?
Should I represent myself if I've been arrested for a marijuana charge if I have a registry card?
Will my drug case be heard in regular court or is there a special drug court?
What is drug diversion?
DUI CASES
What is the open container law?
Can a person be guilty of drunk driving in Nevada if they only had one drink?
What symptoms and behavior is the officer looking for during the initial detention at the scene of DUI investigation?
Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI in Nevada even if the vehicle was not moving?
What should I do if I'm asked to take a field sobriety test in Nevada?
What happens if I refuse a breath test in Nevada?
What is blood alcohol content (BAC)?
Can I be charged with a DUI if I have a license or registry card to use marijuana?
Are their special rules for drunk driving offenses for individuals under 21?
Are their special considerations or penalties for an underage individual arrested for DUI?
How will a DUI conviction affect me, other than the criminal penalties and my license revocation?
Is my name going to be in the paper after a DUI arrest?
Can I get a limited license or work permit following a Nevada drunk driving conviction?
I was just arrested for drunk driving. Will my auto insurance cancel my policy now?
How might the court use the SCRAM bracelet to punish me before or after I'm convicted of a DUI?
Will I be charged to speak to an attorney about my DUI case in Nevada?
JUVENILE CASES
What is a juvenile offender in Nevada?
What happens if my child is arrested in Nevada?
Does my child need to get an attorney?
How is being tried as a juvenile different than being tries as an adult?
What rights do I have in juvenile court?
What happens in juvenile court in Nevada?
What happens to a juvenile if they are found guilty?
LEGAL DEFENSE
When do I have the right to an attorney in Nevada?
I am guilty. Should I bother getting an attorney?
Do I need an attorney for my criminal case in Nevada?
Do I need an attorney for a speeding ticket in Nevada?
Should I hire a drug or narcotics attorney?
What should I look for in a white-collar defense attorney?
How do I find an attorney who specializes in handling juvenile cases?
How much does it cost to hire an attorney in a criminal case in Nevada?
Do all attorneys in Nevada handle medical marijuana cases?
Do all attorneys handle appeals?
Are there any limitations on what can be raised in a criminal appeal in Nevada?
What is a public defender?
Can a person fire their assigned public defender without having another attorney?
How does the self-defense work?
What defenses are available to charges of drug dealing?
People say ignorance of the law is no defense but what are specific intent crimes?
What does "beyond a reasonable doubt" mean?
Are defendants in white-collar crime cases treated differently than any other defendants?
SEARCH & SEIZURE
Can my identity be kept confidential if I want to assist law enforcement?
Can the police stop me on the street and search me for no reason in Nevada?
Is refusing to let the police search me an admission of guilt?
If I'm not doing anything illegal, should I just let the police search me?
When are the police legally allowed to search me?
Can the police conduct a search without a warrant in Nevada?
If the police have a warrant to search my house, can they look anywhere?
Can the police break down my door to enter my home in Nevada?
What if the search and seizure is not legal?
Is there any way to fight back if I'm arrested after an illegal search?
SENTENCING
How will my sentence be decided in Nevada?
What is restitution?
What is probation?
What is the difference between deferred adjudication and probation in Nevada?
What is the difference between parole and probation?
Are parole hearings open to the public in Nevada?
What is the DNA registry?
What is house arrest and electronic monitoring?
What is the point of a suspended sentence?
TRAFFIC CASES
Can I drive in other states with my valid permit?
Can I have tinted windows on my vehicle in Nevada?
Can you get a ticket for running a yellow light in Nevada?
What am I supposed to do at a traffic light that is flashing a yellow arrow?
Is it legal to talk on a cellphone while driving in Nevada?
Is it legal to drive in the left lane when not passing another 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?
Can I check my driver record in Nevada?
What are points on a driving record?
How many points does it take for my license to be revoked in Nevada?
When am I eligible for a hardship license (limited driving privilege)?