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Learn the steps, costs, and how to fight a license suspension. - [¿Puedes usar fuerza letal para proteger tu hogar bajo la ley del castillo de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/nevada-sigue-el-doctrina-del-castillo/) - Nevada sigue la Doctrina del Castillo, por lo que puedes matar a intrusos que entren a tu hogar o vehículo ocupado, y razonablemente creas que pueden ser violentos. - [The "Castle Doctrine" in Nevada - When does it apply?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/does-nevada-follow-the-castle-doctrine/) - Can you legally shoot an intruder in NV? Learn how Nevada's Castle Doctrine protects your right to self-defense in your home or car with no duty to retreat. - [Guía de Reinstauración del DMV de Colorado - Cómo hacerlo](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/como-rehabilitar-una-licencia-de-conducir-suspendida-en-colorado/) - Siga estos cinco pasos para restablecer su licencia de conducir con el DMV de Colorado. Paso 1: Visite el sitio web del DMV de Colorado Una vez que termine la suspensión de su licencia, puede solicitar la restitución de la licencia en línea en mydmv.colorado.gov. Paso 2: Complete la información solicitada Se le pedirá que - [5 Steps to Reinstate Your Suspended Colorado Driver's License (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-to-reinstate-a-suspended-drivers-license-in-colorado/) - Learn how to reinstate a suspended driver's license in Colorado. Our guide covers DMV requirements, the $95 fee, SR-22 insurance, and IID rules. - [¿Hay una indemnización promedio en los casos de despido injustificado?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/indemnizacion-por-despido-indebido-promedio/) - Los trabajadores que prevalecen en una reclamación por despido injustificado a menudo reciben una compensación entre $5,000 y $100,000. Sin embargo, cada caso es diferente. - [Is there an "average settlement" in wrongful termination cases? (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/average-wrongful-termination-settlement/) - Find out the average wrongful termination settlement in CA. Our employment lawyers explain case values, types of damages, and how to maximize your payout. - [Moción de "juicio rápido" en Nevada - ¿Qué es y puede desestimar mi caso?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/mocion-de-juicio-rapido-en-nevada-que-es-y-puede-desestimar-mi-caso/) -  En Nevada, las mociones de juicio rápido son cuando usted le pide al tribunal que desestime sus cargos penales porque no se le ha dado un juicio dentro de los 60 días posteriores a su comparecencia.1 Incluso si acepta renunciar a la regla de los 60 días, aún puede presentar una moción de juicio - ["Speedy Trial Motion" in Nevada - What is it and can it get my case dismissed?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/speedy-trial-motion-in-nevada-what-is-it-and-can-it-get-my-case-dismissed/) - Learn how a speedy trial motion works in Nevada. If you aren't brought to trial within 60 days of arraignment, your criminal charges could be dismissed. - [¿Cuánto tiempo permanecen los puntos en su licencia en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/cuanto-tiempo-permanecen-los-puntos-en-su-licencia-en-colorado/) - Los puntos del DMV por infracciones de tráfico permanecen en su licencia de conducir de Colorado de forma permanente. Sin embargo, el DMV de Colorado solo considera los puntos de los últimos 24 meses al decidir si suspender su licencia. 1 En este artículo, discuto lo que necesita saber sobre los puntos del DMV de - [How long do points stay on your license in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-long-do-points-stay-on-your-license-in-colorado/) - Find out how long points stay on your Colorado license, the point limits for suspension, violation values, and how to easily check your driving record. - [¿Cuáles son los derechos de los empleados en una investigación en el lugar de trabajo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/investigaciones-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo-derechos-del-empleado/) - Como empleados, tienen derechos durante una investigación en el lugar de trabajo. Estos pueden ser muy fuertes si son empleados públicos o tienen un acuerdo de negociación colectiva. - [What are employee rights in a workplace investigation?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/workplace-investigations-employee-rights/) - As employees, you have rights during a workplace investigation. These can be very strong if you are a public employee or have a collective bargaining agreement. - [Leyes de armas de Nevada en coches - Un desglose de las reglas](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/puedes-llevar-un-arma-cargada-en-tu-coche-en-nevada/) - Las leyes de armas de Nevada generalmente le permiten llevar abiertamente una pistola cargada o descargada en su vehículo. También puede exhibir abiertamente escopetas y rifles descargados. Sus cargadores pueden estar cargados, pero ningún cartucho puede estar en la recámara. Mientras tanto, necesita un permiso CCW vigente y válido para portar un arma oculta en - [Can I carry a gun in my car in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/can-you-carry-a-loaded-gun-in-your-car-in-nevada/) - Nevada gun laws generally allow you to openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your vehicle. You need a CCW to carry concealed handguns in vehicles. - [Penalties for a 1st-Time DUI in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/arrested-for-a-1st-time-dui-in-nevada/) - Facing a 1st time drunk driving case in Las Vegas? Learn about potential fines, jail time, DUI School, Victim Impact Panel, and driver's license suspension. - [Lineamientos de Sentencia de Felonía de Nevada - Lo que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/directrices-de-sentencia-de-felonia-de-nevada/) - En Nevada, los delitos graves conllevan una sentencia mínima de un año en la Prisión Estatal de Nevada. Aunque en muchos casos, el juez puede concederle libertad condicional en lugar de prisión. Hay cinco categorías diferentes de delitos graves, cada una con su propio rango de pena predeterminado: Delito grave Sentencia en Nevada Delito grave - [Nevada's Felony Sentencing Guidelines - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-felony-sentencing-guidelines/) - In Nevada, felonies carry a minimum sentence of one year in Nevada State Prison. Though in many cases, the judge can grant you probation in lieu of prison. - [¿Cómo gano una audiencia administrativa del DMV en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/como-ganar-una-audiencia-administrativa-de-dmv-en-colorado/) - Ganar una audiencia de consentimiento expreso del DMV ("audiencia administrativa") tras un DUI en Colorado es en realidad más difícil que ganar el caso penal. En los casos penales por DUI, las apuestas son serias: podrías ir a la cárcel si eres condenado. Por lo tanto, el fiscal tiene la carga de probar la culpabilidad - [How do I win my DMV express consent hearing in a Colorado DUI case?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-to-win-a-dmv-administrative-hearing-in-colorado/) - Learn how to win your Colorado DMV administrative hearing after a DUI. We cover express consent rules, top legal defenses, and how to keep your license. - [¿Recibes pago por los días de vacaciones si renuncias?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/recibes-pago-por-dias-de-vacaciones-si-renuncias/) - Los trabajadores pueden tener derecho a recibir compensación por cualquier tiempo de vacaciones no utilizado después de renunciar. En algunos estados, los trabajadores pierden su tiempo libre pagado no utilizado (PTO) cuando se separan de la empresa. En otros estados, incluyendo California, los empleadores deben pagar cualquier tiempo de vacaciones no utilizado inmediatamente al terminar - [Do you still get paid for vacation days if you quit?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-you-get-paid-for-vacation-days-if-you-quit/) - Understand your rights under California labor law. Learn if you are entitled to a payout for unused PTO when you quit, and what to do if your employer refuses. - [¿Puedes tener una bebida abierta en Colorado mientras caminas?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/puedes-obtener-un-contenedor-abierto-en-colorado-mientras-caminas/) - Caminar con envases abiertos de alcohol generalmente es ilegal en todo Colorado. Sin embargo, los gobiernos locales pueden otorgar licencias y regular áreas comunes de consumo llamadas "distritos de entretenimiento." Dentro de un distrito de entretenimiento, puede caminar con envases de alcohol abiertos y no tener que vaciarlos al salir de un bar o taberna - [Can you get an open container in Colorado while walking?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/can-you-get-an-open-container-in-colorado-while-walking/) - Walking with open containers of alcohol is usually illegal throughout Colorado. However, local governments may license and regulate common consumption areas - [¿Son los nunchucks legales o ilegales en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/delito/son-nunchucks-ilegales-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, generalmente es legal tener y llevar nunchakus a menos que tengas la intención de causar daño a otra persona o los lleves a una propiedad escolar. - [Are nunchucks legal or illegal in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/felony/are-nunchucks-illegal-in-nevada/) - In Nevada, it is generally legal to have and carry nunchucks unless you intend to inflict harm on someone else or you take them on school property. - [Reglas del bloqueo de encendido en Colorado – 5 preguntas clave respondidas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/reglas-interbloqueo/) - Si eres arrestado por DUI en Colorado, es posible que tengas que instalar un dispositivo de interbloqueo de encendido (IID) en tu vehículo motorizado como condición para volver a conducir. - [Colorado's "Interlock" Rules – 6 Key Questions Answered](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/interlock-rules/) - If you are arrested for DUI in Colorado, you may have to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your motor vehicle as a condition to drive again. - [Ley de California sobre el pago de comisiones después de la terminación](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ley-de-california-sobre-pago-de-comisiones-despues-de-la-terminacion/) - Muchos empleadores en California utilizan cláusulas de renuncia que requieren que estés empleado para recibir tu comisión. Por lo tanto, si te vas antes de recibir el pago, lo pierdes. - [California Law on Commission Pay After Termination](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-law-on-commission-pay-after-termination/) - Many California employers use forfeiture provisions requiring you to be employed to get your commission. So if you leave before getting paid, you forfeit it. - [¿Es legal o ilegal el "porte abierto" de armas de fuego en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/portar-abiertamente-california/) - En general, es ilegal en California llevar armas de fuego en público, independientemente de si están cargadas o descargadas, llevadas a la vista o ocultas. - [Is "open carry" of firearms legal or illegal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/open-carry-california/) - It is generally illegal in California to carry firearms in public, regardless of whether they are loaded or unloaded, openly carried or concealed. - [Is there a petition for factual innocence in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/is-there-a-petition-for-factual-innocence/) - There are various ways for trying to get a criminal conviction overturned in Colorado, including a direct appeal and a 35(c) motion for post-conviction relief. - [Violación de la libertad condicional por DUI en Colorado - 10 formas en que puede suceder](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/violacion-de-la-probacion-de-dui-de-colorado-que-puede-hacer-el-juez/) - Si te acusan de violar tu libertad condicional por DUI en Colorado, el tribunal lleva a cabo una audiencia para determinar si te permite permanecer en libertad condicional o revocarla. - [What happens if I violate my DUI probation in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-dui-probation-violation-what-can-the-judge-do/) - If you are accused of violating your DUI probation in Colorado, the court holds a hearing to determine whether to let you stay on probation or to revoke it. - [¿Es el "alcohol de la boca" una defensa para un cargo de DUI en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/es-la-alcohol-de-la-boca-una-defensa-para-un-cargo-de-dui-en-nevada/) - El alcohol residual en la boca es una defensa que puede hacer que se desestimen los cargos por DUI en Nevada. El alcohol en la boca hace que los alcoholímetros devuelvan lecturas de BAC inexactamente altas. - [Is "mouth alcohol" a defense to a Nevada DUI charge?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dui/is-mouth-alcohol-a-defense-to-a-nevada-dui-charge/) - Residual mouth alcohol is a defense that can get your Nevada DUI charges dismissed. Mouth alcohol causes breathalyzers to return inaccurately high BAC readings. - [¿Cuáles son las "Clases Protegidas" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/clases-protegidas-en-california/) - Las clases protegidas comparten características similares y están protegidas de ser acosadas o discriminadas debido a esas características. - [The "Protected Classes" in California - What Are They?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/protected-classes-in-california/) - Protected classes share similar characteristics and are protected from being harassed or discriminated against because of those characteristics. - [¿Qué significa "conducir bajo restricción"?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/dui/que-significa-conducir-bajo-restriccion/) - Conducir bajo restricción (DUR) en Colorado significa conducir mientras su licencia está revocada, suspendida, o denegada. Si su licencia está restringida debido a conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol o drogas, DUR es un delito menor de tráfico de clase 2 que conlleva al menos 10 días de cárcel. De lo contrario, DUR es una - [What does "driving under restraint" mean?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/dui/what-does-driving-under-restraint-mean/) - Driving under restraint (DUR) in Colorado means driving while your license is revoked, suspended, or denied. It can be a traffic misdemeanor or an infraction. - ["Sospecha razonable" en Nevada - ¿Cómo se define?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/sospecha-razonable/) - Tanto la ley de Nevada como la ley federal requieren que la policía tenga una sospecha razonable antes de detenerte por sospecha de un delito. Esto se conoce como una "detención de Terry". - ["Reasonable Suspicion" in Nevada - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/reasonable-suspicion/) - Both Nevada and federal law require police to have reasonable suspicion before they stop and detain you on suspicion of a crime. This is called a "Terry Stop." - [¿Qué es la Conducta Lasciva y Lasciva?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-criminal/que-es-conducta-lasciva-y-lasciva/) - La conducta lasciva y lujuriosa se define como un acto sexual que es ofensivo para los estándares de decencia de la comunidad. A menudo involucra a un niño y suele ser un delito grave. - [What is "lewd and lascivious conduct"? A Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/criminal-defense/what-is-lewd-and-lascivious-conduct/) - Lewd and lascivious conduct is defined as a sexual act that is offensive to community standards of decency. It often involves a child and is usually a felony. - [¿Cuáles son los requisitos de la boleta de pago (declaración de salario) de California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/requisitos-de-declaracion-de-sueldo-de-talon-de-pago-de-california/) - En California, los empleadores están obligados a incluir cierta información en los talones de pago emitidos a los trabajadores. Los trabajadores también tienen derecho a inspeccionar sus registros de nómina. - [California Pay Stub Requirements: Is my employer compliant?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-pay-stub-wage-statement-requirements/) - In California, employers are required to include certain information on pay stubs issued to workers. Workers also have a right to inspect their payroll records. - [¿Cuál es la penalidad por conducir sin licencia en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/sanciones/cual-es-la-sancion-por-conducir-sin-licencia-en-colorado/) - Las sanciones por conducir sin licencia en Colorado (CRS 42-2-101) dependen de si olvidaste llevar la licencia, nunca tuviste una, o tenías la incorrecta. - [What if I get caught "driving without a license" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/penalties/what-is-the-penalty-for-driving-without-a-license-in-colorado/) - The penalties for driving without a license in Colorado (C.R.S. 42-2-101) depend on whether you forgot to carry the license, never had one, or had the wrong one. - ["Joyriding" - Is it a crime in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/joyriding-is-it-a-crime-in-nevada/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 205.2715 bans joyriding, also called "unlawful taking of vehicle." This gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail and/or $2,000. - ["Dirk o Dagger" - ¿Qué es y por qué es ilegal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/dirk-o-daga/) - Un dirk o daga es un cuchillo u otro instrumento que puede ser usado inmediatamente como arma de apuñalamiento, y que puede causar gran daño corporal o la muerte. - ["Dirk or Dagger" - What is it and when is it illegal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dirk-or-dagger/) - A dirk or dagger is a knife or other instrument that can be used immediately as a stabbing weapon, and that may inflict great bodily injury or death. - [¿A dónde se remolca un coche después de una detención por DUI en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/donde-se-remolca-un-coche/) - La única persona que puede recuperar un vehículo después de ser confiscado es el propietario registrado. El propietario registrado debe presentar una identificación con foto y prueba de título legal. - [Where does a car get towed after a Las Vegas DUI arrest?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dui/where-does-a-car-get-towed/) - The only person who can retrieve a vehicle following impound is the registered owner. The registered owner must produce a photo ID and proof of legal title - [Oral Copulation with a Minor - The Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/oral-copulation-with-a-minor/) - Legal guide to how Nevada prosecutes oral sex with a minor as sexual assault or statutory sexual seduction. Also learn about the Romeo and Juliet exception. - [Controles de drogas saliendo de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/puntos-de-control-de-drogas-dejando-colorado/) - La ley de Colorado no castiga la posesión recreativa de marihuana y psilocibina ("hongos mágicos") por adultos de 21 años o más.1 Sin embargo, está en contra de la ley federal cruzar las fronteras estatales con estas drogas.2 Incluso conducir con marihuana desde Colorado a Arizona o Nuevo México es ilegal, aunque esos estados también - [Drug Checkpoints Leaving Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/drug-checkpoints-leaving-colorado/) - Currently there are no formal drug checkpoints on the Colorado border where police search exiting cars for drugs, though there are ways police can search cars. - [¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para reclamos PAGA?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/paga-prescripcion-de-acciones/) - En California, el estatuto de limitaciones en el que puede presentar una reclamación de PAGA es de 1 año a partir de la fecha de la última violación laboral en la que se basa la reclamación. - [What Is The Statute of Limitations for PAGA Claims?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/paga-statute-of-limitations/) - In California, the statute of limitations in which you can bring a PAGA claim is one year from the date of the last labor violation on which the claim is based. - [Understanding Injury to Property Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada: A Comprehensive Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/injury-to-property-laws-in-las-vegas-nevada/) - "Injury to property" in Las Vegas involves complex NRS codes and civil liability. Learn about 2026 penalty tiers, Nevada statutes of limitations, and defenses. - [Leyes de California sobre el "Trabajo Infantil" - 8 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-trabajo-infantil-de-california/) - Las leyes laborales de California regulan las circunstancias bajo las cuales los menores pueden trabajar en el estado. Estas leyes estatales son complementadas por leyes federales. - [California "Child Labor" Laws - 8 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-child-labor-laws/) - California’s child labor laws regulate the circumstances under which minors can work in the state. The state laws are supplemented by federal laws. - [Obligatorio horas extras en California - 3 veces cuando se requiere](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/tiempo-extra-obligatorio-california/) - El pago de tiempo y medio es obligatorio cuando trabajas más de 8 horas en un día laboral. El pago doble es obligatorio cuando trabajas más de 12 horas en un día laboral. - [Mandatory Overtime in California - 3 Times When It Is Required](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/mandatory-overtime-california/) - Time-and-a-half pay is required when you work more than 8 hours in a workday. Double-time pay is required when you work more than 12 hours in a workday. - [Leyes de robo de Nevada - 5 más comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-robo-de-nevada/) - Si miras un mapa del crimen en cualquier parte de Nevada, verás que el robo es el delito más común que aparece tanto en áreas residenciales como comerciales. Incluso si evitas ir a la cárcel por robo, tener antecedentes penales limitará severamente tus perspectivas laborales. Si enfrentas cargos por robo en Nevada, es vital que - [Nevada Theft Laws - 5 That Are Most Common](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-theft-laws/) - Five of the most common theft crimes under Nevada law are: 1) Shoplifting, 2) Embezzlement, 3) Burglary, 4) Grand larceny of a motor vehicle, and 5) Robbery. - [Recientes Puestos de Control de DUI en Colorado Springs](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/puntos-de-control-de-dui-recientes-en-colorado-springs/) - Puntos de control de DUI en Colorado son retenes donde la policía detiene y revisa a los conductores en busca de signos de intoxicación. En Colorado Springs, la policía normalmente realiza estos puntos de control de sobriedad en calles con mucho tráfico durante festividades y eventos importantes. Los puntos de control de DUI más recientes - [Recent DUI Checkpoints in Colorado Springs](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/recent-dui-checkpoints-in-colorado-springs/) - In Colorado Springs, the police typically conduct sobriety DUI checkpoints on high-traffic streets during major holidays and events. Learn about your rights. - [¿Cuándo una acusación de robo se toma como un delito grave en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cuando-se-carga-el-robo-como-un-delito-grave-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, el robo generalmente se acusa como un delito grave si el valor de los objetos/dinero robados es de $1,200 o más. Sin embargo, los fiscales de Nevada también presentan cargos por robo delito grave por cualquiera de los siguientes: carterismo, robo, allanamiento o robo de un auto, arma o correo, sin importar el - [When is "theft" charged as a felony in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/when-is-theft-charged-as-a-felony-in-nevada/) - Theft is a Nevada felony if the value of the items/cash stolen is $1,200+ or if the theft involves pick-pocketing, robbery, burglary or stealing any gun or car. - [¿Qué es una Declaración Jurada de Consentimiento Expreso y Aviso de Revocación?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/declaracion-jurada-de-consentimiento-aviso-de-revocacion/) - Una declaración de consentimiento expreso y un aviso de revocación le notifican, después de un arresto por DUI en Colorado, que su licencia de conducir será revocada en siete días. - [What is an "express consent affidavit and notice of revocation"?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/express-consent-affidavit-notice-of-revocation/) - An express consent affidavit and notice of revocation notifies you, after a Colorado DUI arrest, that your driver's license will be revoked in seven days. - [¿Quién es responsable cuando un peatón es golpeado por un coche en la pasarela?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/peaton-golpeado-por-un-coche-en-la-cruce/) - Resumen Los conductores que atropellan a peatones en un paso de cebra pueden enfrentar multas, sanciones en la licencia, demandas y cargos penales. La responsabilidad depende de la culpa, y los conductores pueden evitar consecuencias si el peatón causó el accidente. Los conductores responsables pueden ser demandados por facturas médicas, pérdida de ingresos y dolor - [Pedestrian hit by a car in the crosswalk - Who is liable?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/pedestrian-hit-by-a-car-in-the-crosswalk/) - TL;DR Drivers who hit pedestrians in a crosswalk can face tickets, license penalties, lawsuits, and criminal charges. Liability depends on fault, and drivers may avoid consequences if the pedestrian caused the accident. At-fault drivers can be sued for medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Serious injuries, DUI, or hit-and-run can lead to severe - [¿Qué sucede si totalizas un auto arrendado?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-sucede-si-totales-un-coche-arrendado/) - Resumen Si un coche arrendado queda siniestro total, debe notificar a su aseguradora y a la empresa de arrendamiento y aún deberá el saldo restante del arrendamiento. El seguro solo paga el valor justo de mercado del coche, que puede ser menor que lo que debe. El seguro gap puede cubrir la diferencia entre el - [What happens if you "total" a leased car?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-if-you-total-a-leased-car/) - TL;DR If a leased car is totaled, you must notify your insurer and leasing company and still owe the remaining lease balance. Insurance only pays the car’s fair market value, which may be less than what you owe. Gap insurance can cover the difference between the insurance payout and the remaining lease amount. The insurance - [¿Qué sucede si alguien más está conduciendo mi coche y tiene un accidente?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-pasa-si-alguien-mas-esta-manejando-mi-auto-y-tiene-un-accidente/) - Si alguien más está conduciendo tu auto y se ve involucrado en un accidente, la responsabilidad y la responsabilidad dependerán de quién causó el choque y de la persona que conducía tu auto. - [What happens if someone else is driving my car and gets in an accident?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-if-someone-else-is-driving-my-car-and-gets-in-an-accident/) - If someone else is driving your car and gets in an accident, responsibility and liability will depend on who caused the crash and the person driving your car. - [Indemnización por demanda por mordedura de perro - ¿Cuánto vale un caso?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/pago-de-demanda-por-mordedura-de-perro/) - Resumen El pago promedio por demandas por mordeduras de perro en EE. UU. fue de aproximadamente $58,500 en 2023, pero los resultados varían ampliamente. La compensación depende de la gravedad de la lesión, la culpa parcial, las leyes estatales sobre mordeduras de perro y el seguro disponible. Lesiones más graves y mayores gastos médicos, salariales - [Dog Bite Lawsuit Payout - How much is a case worth?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dog-bite-lawsuit-payout/) - TL;DR The average dog bite lawsuit payout in the U.S. was about $58,500 in 2023, but results vary widely. Compensation depends on injury severity, partial fault, state dog bite laws, and available insurance. More serious injuries and higher medical, wage, and pain and suffering damages usually mean higher payouts. Payouts may be reduced if the - [¿Cómo puedo saber si tengo órdenes de arresto en el Condado de Clark, Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/garantia/como-puedo-verificar-si-tengo-garantias-en-el-condado-de-clark-las-vegas/) - Es posible que pueda verificar si hay órdenes de arresto en el condado de Clark en línea o por teléfono. Su abogado puede lograr que se retire sin que tenga que comparecer en el tribunal. - [How can I check if I have warrants in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/warrant/how-can-i-check-if-i-have-warrants-in-clark-county-las-vegas/) - It may be possible to check for warrants in Clark County online or by phone. Your attorney may be able to get it recalled without you having to appear in court. - [¿Es ilegal en Nevada que un adulto salga con un menor?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/lascivia-con-un-menor/es-ilegal-en-nevada-que-un-adulto-salga-con-un-menor/) - Resumen En Nevada, es legal que un adulto salga con un menor de 16 o 17 años, ya que la edad de consentimiento es 16. Salir o tener conductas sexuales con un niño menor de 16 puede desencadenar cargos graves por delito mayor. La seducción sexual estatutaria se aplica cuando un adulto tiene sexo con - [Is it illegal in Nevada for an adult to date a minor?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/lewdness-with-a-minor/is-it-illegal-in-nevada-for-an-adult-to-date-a-minor/) - TL;DR In Nevada, it is legal for an adult to date a 16 or 17 year old, as the age of consent is 16. Dating or sexual conduct involving a child under 16 can trigger serious felony charges. Statutory sexual seduction applies when an adult has sex with someone 15 or younger and is at - [Llevar un arma oculta en Las Vegas - 3 preguntas comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/llevar-una-arma-oculta-las-vegas/) - Necesitas un permiso de CCW para portar armas de fuego ocultas en Las Vegas y en todo Nevada. De lo contrario, corres el riesgo de ser procesado por un delito grave de categoría C. - [Carrying a Concealed Weapon - Can I do it in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/carrying-a-concealed-weapon-las-vegas/) - You need a CCW permit to conceal carry handguns in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Otherwise, you risk being prosecuted for a category C felony. - [5 Pasos para Casarse en Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/5-pasos-para-casarse-en-las-vegas-nevada/) - TL;DR Las Vegas facilita casarse rápido y sin necesidad de análisis de sangre ni período de espera. Ambos miembros de la pareja deben ser elegibles, usar nombres legales y solicitar una licencia de matrimonio en el Condado de Clark. Recoge la licencia en persona en la Oficina de Licencias de Matrimonio de Las Vegas por - [5 Steps for Getting Married in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/5-steps-for-getting-married-in-las-vegas-nevada/) - TL;DR Las Vegas makes getting married fast and easy with no blood test or waiting period required. Both partners must be eligible, use legal names, and apply for a marriage license in Clark County. Pick up the license in person at the Las Vegas Marriage License Bureau for $102 with valid ID. Get married within - [¿Un empleador puede exigir una nota de un médico en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-un-empleador-exigir-una-nota-medica-en-california/) - Las leyes de California regulan el requisito de que proporciones una nota del médico antes de tomar tiempo por enfermedad. Estas leyes limitan lo que tu empleador puede obligarte a revelar. - [Can an employer require a doctor's note in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-an-employer-require-a-doctors-note-in-california/) - California laws regulate the requirement that you provide a doctor’s note before taking sick time. These laws limit what your employer can make you disclose. - ["ABC Test" en California - Una guía legal de 5 minutos](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/prueba-abc-california/) - En California, la prueba ABC es una de las pruebas que los tribunales utilizan para determinar si un trabajador o un proveedor es en realidad un empleado o un contratista independiente. - [The "ABC Test" in California - Am I Misclassified?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/abc-test-california/) - In California, the ABC test is one of the tests courts use to determine whether a worker or a vendor is actually an employee vs an independent contractor. - [What is the "promotion of obscenity" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-the-promotion-of-obscenity/) - Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss the law, penalties and defenses related to 'promotion of obscenity' and 'promotion of obscenity to a minor child.' - [¿Cuál es la sección de NRS sobre negligencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/negligencia/cual-es-la-seccion-nrs-sobre-negligencia/) - No existe una sección del NRS que defina "negligencia" en casos civiles de Nevada (aunque el NRS 193.018 sí la define en casos penales). En cambio, la definición de negligencia en Nevada proviene del "common law" como se establece en varias opiniones judiciales de la Corte Suprema de Nevada. (Un ejemplo es Turner v. Mandalay - [What's the NRS section on negligence?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/negligence/whats-the-nrs-section-on-negligence/) - There is no NRS section that defines "negligence" in Nevada civil cases (though NRS 193.018 does define it in criminal cases). Instead, Nevada's definition of negligence comes from the "common law" as spelled out in various Nevada Supreme Court judicial opinions. (One example is Turner v. Mandalay Sports Entm't, LLC, 124 Nev. 213, 180 P.3d - [¿Cuánto son los acuerdos para accidentes de compartir viajes en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/lesiones-personales/cantidades-de-acuerdo-para-accidentes-de-compartir-viajes-en-nevada/) - Frustrantemente, hay poca información disponible sobre los acuerdos de Uber y Lyft. Las compañías de transporte compartido suelen resolver los casos de lesiones personales en su contra fuera de los tribunales para evitar mala publicidad. Así que, en lugar de tener juicios públicos con veredictos ampliamente difundidos, estas compañías tienen acuerdos privados con estrictas cláusulas - [How much are settlements for rideshare accidents in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/personal-injury/settlement-amounts-for-nevada-rideshare-accidents/) - Frustratingly, there is little available information about Uber and Lyft settlements. Ride-sharing companies usually resolve the personal injury cases against them out of court to avoid bad publicity. So instead of having public trials with widely touted verdicts, these companies have private settlements with strict confidentiality clauses. In the highly-publicized case of a pedestrian who - [¿Tiene Nevada un Estatuto de Accidentes de Autobús?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/tiene-nevada-un-estatuto-de-accidentes-de-autobus/) - Nevada no tiene una ley específica de accidentes de autobús, aunque si una colisión de automóvil involucra un autobús, los conductores involucrados deben cumplir con NRS 484E. - [What is Nevada law with regard to "bus accidents"?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/does-nevada-have-a-bus-accident-statute/) - Nevada does not have a specific bus accident statute, though if an automobile collision involves a bus, the motorists involved must comply with NRS 484E. - [Is Nevada a "no-fault state" when it comes to car accidents?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/car-accidents/is-nevada-a-no-fault-state-for-car-accidents/) - Nevada is a "fault state" for car accidents. Your insurer determines who caused the crash and is therefore responsible for paying for the damages . - ["D.A. Denial" in Las Vegas - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/da-denial-in-las-vegas/) - In Las Vegas, D.A. denials are when prosecutors elect not to go forward with criminally charging you. Usually after a denial, the D.A. does not change its mind. - ["Indictments" in Colorado – How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/indictments-in-colorado/) - What is a grand jury indictment in Colorado? Learn the process, how it differs from a standard information, and how our defense lawyers challenge the charges. - ["Tiempo compensatorio" - ¿Qué es y cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/tiempo-compensatorio-que-es-y-como-funciona/) - En California, el tiempo compensatorio, también conocido como tiempo comp, es cuando recibes tiempo libre remunerado (PTO) en lugar de salarios por horas extras trabajadas. - ["Comp Time" in California - What is it and how does it work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/comp-time-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work/) - In California, compensatory time off, also called comp time, is when you receive paid time off (PTO) rather than wages for extra hours worked. - [Is domestic violence a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/when-is-domestic-violence-a-felony-in-colorado/) - Domestic violence is usually a misdemeanor in CO, but it can be a felony if the victim suffers a serious injury or is a minor, or if you have prior convictions. - [Leyes de accidentes de navegación en Nevada - 3 que deberías conocer](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-accidentes-de-bote-en-nevada-3-que-deberias-saber/) - 1) Tienes el deber de prestar ayuda e intercambiar información; 2) Es posible que tengas que informar del accidente al Departamento de Vida Silvestre de Nevada; y 3) Puedes enfrentar cargos criminales. - [Nevada boating accident laws - 3 that you should know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-boating-accident-laws-3-that-you-should-know/) - 1) You a duty to render aid and exchange information; 2) You may have to report the crash to the Nevada Dept. of Wildlife; and 3) You may face criminal charges. - [10 tipos de trabajadores NO elegibles para el pago de horas extras en Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/ley-laboral/10-tipos-de-trabajadores-que-no-tienen-derecho-a-pago-por-horas-extra-en-nevada/) - Las leyes de horas extras de Nevada les otorgan 1.5 veces su tarifa horaria regular. Esto también se llama pago de "tiempo y medio". Las leyes de horas extras de Nevada se aplican solo a empleados no exentos. Diez tipos de trabajadores que están exentos de las leyes de horas extras de "tiempo y medio" - [10 types of workers NOT entitled to overtime pay in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/employment-law/10-types-of-workers-not-entitled-to-overtime-pay-in-nevada/) - Nevada overtime laws entitle them to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate. This is also called "time and a half" pay.Nevada's overtime laws apply only to non-exempt employees. Ten types of workers who are exempt from Nevada's "time and a half" overtime laws include the following: Taxi, limo, or delivery drivers; Farm workers; Professional, administrative, - [¿Nevada es un estado de "defiende tu terreno"?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/es-nevada-un-estado-de-defensa-propia/) - La ley de Nevada te permite defender tu posición en caso de autodefensa si no eres el provocador, no estás infringiendo la ley y tienes derecho a estar en el lugar. - [Is Nevada a "stand your ground" state?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/is-nevada-a-stand-your-ground-state/) - Nevada law lets you stand your ground in self-defense f you are not the instigator, are not breaking the law, and have a right to be at the location. - [¿Cuál es la definición legal de "acoso" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cual-es-la-definicion-legal-de-acoso-california/) - En California, existen cuatro tipos principales de acoso: 1) acoso civil, 2) acoso por acecho, 3) acoso sexual y 4) acoso laboral. - [What is the legal definition of "harassment" in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-the-legal-definition-of-harassment-california/) - In California, there are four primary types of harassment: 1) civil harassment, 2) stalking, 3) sexual harassment, and 4) workplace harassment. - ["Discriminación salarial" - ¿Qué es y cómo lo demuestro?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/discriminacion-salarial/) - La Ley de Igualdad Salarial de California (CEPA) prohíbe pagar a los trabajadores que realizan trabajos sustancialmente similares una compensación diferente debido a su sexo, raza o etnia. - [¿Qué sucede en una audiencia de presentación de cargos por un delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-sucede-en-una-audiencia-de-arraigo-por-un-delito-grave/) - Una audiencia de lectura de cargos por delito grave arraignment es normalmente la primera comparecencia formal ante el tribunal en casos penales donde se le acusa de un delito grave. En la lectura de cargos, el tribunal le informará sobre el/los delito(s) que se le imputan, le asesorará sobre sus derechos constitucionales, tratará asuntos relacionados - [When can minors be tried as adults in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/when-can-minors-be-tried-as-adults-in-california/) - Minors aged 16 or 17 can be transferred from California juvenile court to criminal court only if the crime was "serious" and the juvenile court judge allows it. - ["Wage Discrimination" in California - What is it and how do I prove it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wage-discrimination/) - The California Equal Pay Act (CEPA) forbids paying workers who perform substantially similar work different compensation due to their sex, race, or ethnicity. - [What happens at an arraignment hearing for a felony?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-at-an-arraignment-hearing-for-a-felony/) - A felony arraignment hearing is normally the first formal court appearance in criminal cases where you are charged with a felony offense. - [¿Cuáles son algunos ejemplos de delitos menores?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-delitos-menores/) - Ejemplos de delitos menores son agresión, robo en tiendas y hurto menor. Son más graves que una infracción, pero menos graves que un delito grave. - [¿Es la violencia doméstica un delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-la-violencia-domestica-un-delito-felon/) - La violencia doméstica suele ser considerada como un delito menor en lugar de un delito grave, a menos que el incidente haya causado una lesión o haya involucrado un arma mortal o una víctima menor de edad. - [Atrapado por hurtar en una tienda? 5 formas de luchar contra el caso](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/atrapado-haciendo-shoplifting/) - Es posible que acaben de arrestarte por hurto en tiendas y estés nervioso por las consecuencias. Aunque puedas enfrentar cargos por delitos menores, una condena penal no es necesariamente inevitable. Hay cinco formas efectivas de defenderse en un caso de hurto en tiendas. Estas son: ingresar a un programa de desviación informal, aceptar un compromiso - [¿Qué es una comparecencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-una-comparecencia/) - Una lectura de cargos es típicamente la primera audiencia judicial, o la primera comparecencia del acusado en la corte, en un caso penal y marca una de las etapas iniciales en el proceso previo al juicio. Durante la audiencia, el juez informará al acusado de los cargos presentados en su contra y le preguntará cómo - [Is Domestic Violence a Felony in California? A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-domestic-violence-a-felony/) - Domestic violence in California is generally a misdemeanor rather than a felony, unless it caused an injury or involved a deadly weapon or child victim. - [¿Qué significa Hung Jury y qué sucede a continuación?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/jurado_inconcluso/) - En los juicios penales de California, un jurado colgado es cuando los jurados no pueden llegar a un acuerdo unánime sobre el veredicto. Todos los jurados deben estar de acuerdo en la culpabilidad o inocencia. - [¿Es ilegal hacer bromas telefónicas? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-ilegal-hacer-llamadas-bromas/) - Las llamadas de broma pueden ser ilegales en algunas situaciones. Aunque cada estado es diferente, la mayoría prohíbe hacer llamadas de broma para molestar o acosar a alguien. En todos los estados es ilegal hacer llamadas de broma al 911. Grabar una llamada de broma puede constituir una intervención telefónica ilegal en muchos estados, incluyendo - [What are some examples of misdemeanors?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/misdemeanor-examples/) - Examples of misdemeanor crimes are assault, shoplifting, and petty theft. They are more severe than an infraction, but less severe than a felony. - ["Police Code 211" - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/police-code-211/) - In California, police code 211 is for a robbery or armed robbery, which is covered by California Penal Code section 211. - [What is an Arraignment?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-an-arraignment/) - An arraignment is typically the first court hearing, or a defendant’s first appearance in court, in a criminal case and it marks one of the initial stages in the pretrial process. During the hearing, the judge will inform the defendant of the charges filed against him or her and will ask how the accused pleads - [¿Existe alguna diferencia entre asesinato y homicidio?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/diferencia-entre-asesinato-y-homicidio/) - En la ley de California, homicidio es la muerte de otro ser humano mientras que asesinato es un homicidio ilegal con malicia premeditada. Por lo tanto, homicidio es un término general que incluye todas las situaciones en las que alguien es asesinado. Asesinato es un tipo de homicidio. Esta tabla resume las diferencias entre asesinato - [Caught Shoplifting? 5 Strategies for Fighting The Case](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/caught-shoplifting/) - Shoplifting defenses include: Informal diversion, civil compromise, no intent to steal, you never left the store, and surveillance video shows you never stole. - [Hung Jury in California - What does it mean and what happens next?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/hung-jury/) - In California criminal trials, a hung jury is when the jurors cannot reach a unanimous agreement as to the verdict. All jurors must agree on guilt or innocence. - [Is prank calling illegal? A defense attorney explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-it-illegal-to-make-prank-calls/) - Prank calling can be illegal in some situations. While each state is different, most states prohibit making prank calls to annoy or harass someone. All states make it illegal to prank call 911. Recording a prank call can constitute illegal wiretapping in many states, including in California. Annoying or harassing someone because of a protected - [¿Cuánto tiempo permanece el alcohol en tu aliento?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-tiempo-permanece-el-alcohol-en-tu-aliento/) - El alcohol puede permanecer en tu aliento durante 12 a 24 horas después de consumir tu última bebida. Sin embargo, la absorción de alcohol varía según el tipo de cuerpo. - [¿Hay alguna diferencia entre abogado y representante legal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/diferencia-entre-abogado-y-abogado/) - Hay una diferencia sutil entre el significado de attorney y lawyer. Usted es un "lawyer" si se gradúa de la facultad de derecho. Luego se convierte en un "attorney" si aprueba el examen de barra y se inscribe en la Asociación de Abogados del Estado en el estado donde ejerce la abogacía. Si un lawyer - [Difference Between Attorney and Lawyer – Is There One?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/difference-between-attorney-and-lawyer/) - There is a subtle difference between the meaning of attorney and lawyer. You are a "lawyer" if you graduate from law school. You then become an "attorney" if you pass the bar exam and enter the State Bar Association for the state in which you practice law. If a lawyer does not go on to - [How long does alcohol stay on your breath?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-long-does-alcohol-stay-on-your-breath/) - Alcohol can remain on your breath for up to 12 to 24 hours after consuming your last drink. However, the absorption of alcohol will vary by body type. - [¿Qué significa "contribuir a la delincuencia de un menor"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/contribuyendo-a-la-delincuencia-de-un-menor/) - Cometes el delito de contribuir a la delincuencia de un menor cuando: cometes algún acto o dejas de actuar de cierta manera, y la acción o inacción hace que un niño sea más propenso a involucrarse en actividades ilegales. Ejemplos comunes incluyen: permitir que tu hijo de 13 años se quede fuera después del toque - [¿Política de vacaciones Usarlo o Perderlo - ¿Es legal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/usarlo-o-perderlo-politica-de-vacaciones/) - En California, las políticas de “úsalo o piérdelo” vacacionales están prohibidas. Sin embargo, a los empleadores se les prohíbe únicamente recuperar el tiempo de vacaciones que ya se ha acumulado. Pueden tomar otras medidas para limitar cuánto tiempo de vacaciones puedes acumular, como establecer un límite en el número de días de vacaciones que puedes - [Difference Between Murder and Homicide in California – Is There One?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/difference-between-murder-and-homicide/) - In California law, homicide is the killing of another human being. Murder is an unlawful homicide with malice aforethought. Murder is then a type of homicide. - [Regla § 16 Colorado - Qué deben proporcionar los fiscales](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/regla-16-colorado-lo-que-necesitas-saber/) - La Regla de Procedimiento Criminal de Colorado § 16 - la regla de divulgación obligatoria - establece qué pruebas deben divulgar el fiscal y los abogados defensores antes del juicio. - [What is “contributing to the delinquency of a minor”?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/contributing-to-the-delinquency-of-a-minor/) - You commit the criminal offense of contributing to the delinquency of a minor when you: commit some act or fail to act in a certain way, and the action or inaction makes a child more prone to engage in illegal activities. Common examples include: allowing your 13-year-old son to stay out after curfew and he - [¿Es el estado civil una clase protegida?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-el-estado-civil-una-clase-protegida/) - En California, el estado civil es una clase protegida bajo la Ley de Empleo Justo y Vivienda (FEHA). Esto significa que los empleadores no pueden discriminar contra usted por su estado civil. Si lo despiden, degradan, pasan por alto, acosan o toman represalias contra usted por su estado civil, tiene recursos legales bajo las leyes - ["Use It or Lose It" Vacation Policy - Is it legal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/use-it-or-lose-it-vacation-policy/) - In California, “use it or lose it” vacation policies are prohibited. However, employers are only prohibited from taking back vacation time that has already accrued. They can take other measures to limit how much vacation time you can accumulate, such as capping the number of vacation days you can build up. California prohibits “use it - [¿Qué es una "decisión de orden o sentencia del comisionado laboral"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/orden-decision-o-fallo-del-comisionado-laboral/) - En California, la Orden, Decisión o Premio (ODA) del Comisionado de Trabajo es el fallo del oficial de audiencias en una reclamación salarial, a menudo por robo de salarios. - [What is "fraudulent inducement of employment" in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/fraudulent-inducement-of-employment-in-california/) - In California, fraudulent inducement of employment is when an employer makes false promises so that you move in order to take a job or to keep the one you have. - [What is an "order decision or award of the labor commissioner"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/order-decision-or-award-of-the-labor-commissioner/) - In California, the Order, Decision or Award (ODA) of the Labor Commissioner is the ruling of the hearing officer in a wage claim, often for wage theft. - [Is “Marital Status” considered a protected class in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-marital-status-a-protected-class/) - In California, marital status is a protected class under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), so employers cannot discriminate against you based on it. - [¿Qué es una audiencia de movimientos en un caso criminal de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/que-es-una-audiencia-de-movimientos-en-un-caso-penal-de-colorado/) - Una audiencia de moción en un caso penal de Colorado es una audiencia judicial que típicamente se lleva a cabo en preparación para un juicio con jurado programado. Los tribunales programan audiencias de moción después de que la fiscalía o la defensa presentan una moción, que es una solicitud para que el tribunal tome una - [Ley "Haz mi día" en Colorado - Así es como funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/tiene-colorado-una-ley-de-haz-mi-dia/) - La ley "Make My Day" de Colorado te permite usar la fuerza e incluso la fuerza letal contra un intruso en tu hogar que razonablemente creas que está cometiendo un delito y representa un peligro físico. Esta ley se aplica incluso cuando eres un invitado en una casa o estás en una habitación de hotel. - [¿Un empleador puede reducir o quitar mi comisión en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-un-empleador-reducir-o-quitar-mi-comision-en-california/) - En general, los empleadores no pueden quitar o reducir ninguna comisión que un empleado ya haya ganado. El empleador puede deducir comisiones en ciertas situaciones. - ["1099 vs W2" en California - Una guía legal rápida](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ley-de-california-1099-vs-w2/) - En California, si reportas tus ingresos en un Formulario 1099, eres un contratista independiente, mientras que si lo reportas en un formulario W-2, eres un empleado. - [Horas mínimas para trabajo a tiempo parcial en California - Lo que los empleados necesitan saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuantas-horas-es-tiempo-parcial/) - No hay una ley laboral en California que defina el trabajo a tiempo parcial como menos de un cierto número de horas. Por lo general, es menos de 30 a 40 horas por semana. - [Acuerdo de Despido para Trabajadores Mayores de 40 - ¿Qué se requiere?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-cese-para-trabajadores-mayores-de-40/) - Los empleadores que ofrecen un acuerdo de indemnización para inducirte a renunciar a tus derechos deben seguir reglas especiales si tienes más de 40 años. - [¿Es California un estado de "derecho a trabajar"? Un abogado laboral explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-california-un-estado-de-trabajo-a-derecho/) - California no es un estado de "derecho al trabajo". Los estados de derecho al trabajo tienen leyes que hacen ilegal exigir a los empleados que se unan a un sindicato o paguen cuotas sindicales. - [¿Hay reglas especiales de horas extras para los trabajadores de hospital en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/hay-reglas-especiales-de-horas-extras-para-trabajadores-hospitalarios-en-california/) - Eres un trabajador no exento a menos que cumplas con los requisitos legales para ser un empleado de cuello blanco y te dediques principalmente a tareas ejecutivas o administrativas. - [Minimum hours for part time in California - What employees need to know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-many-hours-is-part-time/) - There is no California employment law that defines part-time work as being less than a certain number of hours. It is usually less than 30 to 40 hours per week. - [Can an employer reduce or take away my commission in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-an-employer-reduce-or-take-away-my-commission-in-california/) - In general, employers may not take away or reduce any commissions that an employee has already earned. Employer can deduct commission in certain situations. - [What is a motions hearing in a Colorado criminal case?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-a-motions-hearing-in-a-colorado-criminal-case/) - A motion hearing in a Colorado criminal case is a hearing that usually occurs in preparation for a scheduled jury trial, such as a motion to suppress evidence. - [Rule § 16 Colorado - What is the D.A. required to provide?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/rule-16-colorado-what-you-need-to-know/) - Colorado Rule of Criminal Procedure § 16 - the mandatory disclosure rule - lays out what evidence the D.A. and defense attorneys must disclose before trial. - [Colorado's 'Make My Day' Law (C.R.S. § 18-1-704.5) Explained by a Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/does-colorado-have-a-make-my-day-law/) - Colorado's Make My Day law lets you use force against an intruder in your home whom you reasonably believe is committing a crime and posing a physical danger. - [Is California a "Right-to-Work" State? A Labor Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-california-a-right-to-work-state/) - California is not a “right to work” state. Right to work states have laws that make it unlawful to require employees to join a union or pay union dues. - ["1099 vs W2" in California - A Quick Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-law-1099-vs-w2/) - In California, if you report your income on a Form 1099, you are an independent contractor, while if you report it on a W-2 form, you are an employee. - [What are the overtime rules for California hospital workers?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/are-there-special-overtime-rules-for-hospital-workers-in-california/) - Yu are a non-exempt worker unless you satisfy the legal requirements for a white-collar employee and primarily engage in executive or administrative tasks. - [Severance Agreement for California Workers 40 and Older](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/severance-agreement-for-workers-over-40/) - Employers who offer a severance agreement to induce you to waive your rights must follow special rules if you are 40 or older. - [¿"Piscina de Propinas" - ¿Está permitido en el lugar de trabajo de California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-legal-el-reparto-de-propinas-en-california/) - La distribución de propinas es legal en California siempre y cuando el fondo no incluya a gerentes que tengan la autoridad de contratarte o despedirte, a menos que realicen el mismo trabajo que tú. - [Nevada Gun Storage Laws - What You Need To Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-gun-storage-laws/) - When you buy a gun in Nevada, the dealer must provide a locking device. However, Nevada gun law does not require you to use it or to store your guns in a safe. - [¿Cuál es el salario mínimo para los camareros en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cual-es-el-salario-minimo-para-los-servidores-en-california/) - En California, el salario mínimo para los servidores en 2024 es de $16.00 por hora. En algunas ciudades y condados, el salario mínimo es más alto. Los salarios no pueden ser reducidos por propinas. - [Código Laboral de California § 2802 - ¿Qué gastos están obligados a reembolsar los empleadores?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-laboral-2802/) - La sección 2802 del Código Laboral de California exige a los empleadores reembolsar a sus trabajadores los gastos de negocio. Esos gastos de negocio incluyen cualquier cosa que gastes en el cumplimiento de tus funciones laborales o para seguir las instrucciones de tu empleador. Si no te reembolsan estos gastos, puedes recuperarlos, así como los - [Leyes de Pago Basado en Comisión - 4 Cosas Clave que Saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-pago-por-comision/) - El pago basado en comisiones es una compensación laboral basada en la productividad de ventas de un empleado. Puede estar vinculado a la cantidad total de ventas o al valor de los productos vendidos. - [Pago de bonificación para empleados exentos - Lo que los trabajadores necesitan saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-afecta-el-pago-de-bonificaciones-al-tiempo-extra-para-los-trabajadores-no-exentos/) - Los bonos no discrecionales pueden cambiar la tasa regular de pago, utilizada para calcular el pago de horas extras. Los bonos discrecionales generalmente no alteran la tasa regular de pago. - [¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para el despido injustificado en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/prescripcion-de-despido-ilegal-en-california/) - En California, el plazo de prescripción para demandar por despido injustificado es uno de los siguientes: dos años por incumplimiento de un contrato laboral implícito o por violaciones a la política pública; o tres años por violaciones a FEHA, violaciones a la Ley WARN, o represalias por denuncias (incluyendo la Ley Sarbanes-Oxley); o cuatro años - [Labor Code § 2802 - Required Expense Reimbursements](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/labor-code-2802/) - California Labor Code section 2802 requires employers to reimburse their workers for business expenses. - ["Tip Pooling" - Is it allowed in the California workplace?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/tip-pooling-is-it-legal-in-california/) - Tip pooling is legal in California so long as the pool does not include managers who have the authority to hire or fire you unless they do the same work as you. - [What's the minimum wage for servers in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-the-minimum-wage-for-servers-in-california/) - In California, the minimum wage for servers in 2025 is $16.50 an hour. In some cities and counties, the minimum wage is higher. Wages cannot be docked for tips. - [Commission Based Pay Laws - 4 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/commission-based-pay-laws/) - Commission-based pay is workplace compensation based on an employee's sales productivity. It can be tied to overall quantity of sales or value of things sold. - [10 Derechos en el Lugar de Trabajo Que Todo Empleado en California Debe Saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/derechos-de-los-empleados-en-california/) - Los derechos de los empleados incluyen salario mínimo, horas extras, descansos para comer/descansar, licencia por enfermedad, FMLA y protecciones contra discriminación, acoso, represalias, despido injusto y seguridad. - [Horario de trabajo alternativo - ¿Cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/horario-de-semana-alternativo/) - Un horario de trabajo alternativo es un conjunto de horas de trabajo en California que requiere que trabajes más de 8 horas en un período de 24 horas, pero tiene menos días en la semana laboral. - [Bonus pay for exempt employees - What workers need to know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-does-bonus-pay-impact-overtime-for-non-exempt-workers/) - Nondiscretionary bonuses can change the regular rate of pay, used to calculate overtime pay. Discretionary bonuses generally do not alter regular rate of pay. - [The Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Termination in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wrongful-termination-statute-of-limitations-california/) - The California statute of limitations for suing for wrongful termination is two, three, or four years depending on the circumstances of the unlawful firing. - [10 Employee Rights Every California Worker Should Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/employee-rights-in-california/) - Employee rights include min. wage, OT, meal/rest breaks, sick leave, FMLA, & protections re. discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful firing, & safety. - [Alternative Workweek Schedules in California - How does it work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/alternative-workweek-schedule/) - An alternative workweek schedule is a set workweek in California that requires you to work over 8 hours in a 24-hour period, but has fewer days in the workweek. - [¿Colorado es un estado de "defiende tu terreno"?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/es-colorado-un-estado-de-defensa-propia/) - La Corte Suprema de Colorado determinó que puedes mantenerte firme al defenderte a ti mismo o a otros. No tienes la obligación de retirarte incluso si tienes un medio de escape. - [Is Colorado a "stand your ground" state?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/is-colorado-a-stand-your-ground-state/) - The Colorado Supreme Court held you may stand your ground when defending yourself or others. You have no duty to retreat even if you have a means of escape. - [Ley de Castigo Corporal de Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/ley-de-castigo-corporal-de-nevada/) - Bajo la ley de Nevada, a los padres se les permite usar un castigo corporal razonable (como dar nalgadas) a sus hijos. La ley establece un límite en la lesión: si el niño sufre lesión física o mental, entonces el padre puede enfrentar cargos penales por abuso infantil (NRS 200.508). 1. ¿Qué es el castigo - [Nevada Corporal Punishment Law - Is spanking allowed?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-corporal-punishment-law/) - Under Nevada law, parents are allowed to use reasonable corporal punishment (such as spanking) on their children as long as there is no injury. - [¿Qué es un marcador de casino?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-marcador-de-casino/que-es-un-marcador-de-casino/) - Los marcadores de casino son líneas de crédito a corto plazo y sin intereses que los casinos te prestan para que juegues allí. No pagar los marcadores es un delito grave de categoría D. - [What is a "Casino Marker" in Las Vegas? A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/casino-marker-laws/what-is-a-casino-marker/) - Casino markers are short-term, interest-free lines of credit that casinos lend you so you will gamble there. Failing to repay markers is a category D felony. - [¿Cuál es el procedimiento para servir una citación en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/cuales-son-los-procedimientos-para-servir-una-citacion-en-nevada/) - Una citación de Nevada es una orden judicial para que aparezcas como testigo en un asunto judicial. La ley de Nevada tiene protocolos estrictos para entregar una citación. - [What's the procedure for serving a subpoena in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/whats-the-procedures-for-serving-a-subpoena-in-nevada/) - A Nevada subpoena is a court order for you to appear as a witness in a court matter. Nevada law has strict protocols for delivering a subpoena. - [¿Puedo recuperar mis derechos de portar armas después de una condena en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/como-se-restablecieron-los-derechos-de-armas-en-las-vegas-nevada/) - La única forma de restaurar sus derechos de armas en Nevada después de una condena por un delito grave o violencia doméstica es recibir un perdón del Gobernador. - [Can I restore my gun rights after a Nevada conviction?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/gun-laws/how-gun-rights-restored-las-vegas-nevada/) - The only way to restore your Nevada gun rights following a conviction for a felony or domestic violence is to receive a Governor's pardon. - [¿Es posible obtener una frase modificada en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/es-posible-modificar-una-sentencia-en-nevada/) - Obtener que su sentencia penal en Nevada sea reducida siempre es una batalla cuesta arriba, pero es posible. Los cuatro métodos que utilizo para tratar de persuadir a un juez para que conceda una re-sentencia son: Una moción para modificar la sentencia; Una apelación de la sentencia; Una conmutación; y/o Una petición de hábeas corpus - [Resentencing - 4 Ways to Get Sentences Modified in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/is-it-possible-to-get-a-sentence-modified-in-nevada/) - Four methods for getting a resentencing in Nevada are 1) motion to modify the sentence, 2) appeal of the sentence, 3) commutation, or 4) writ of habeas corpus. - [¿Qué sucede si obtienes una 5ª DUI en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/que-sucede-si-obtienes-una-quinta-dui-en-nevada/) - Un quinto DUI en un período de 7 años es un delito grave de categoría B en Nevada. Las sanciones incluyen de 1 a 6 años de prisión, de $2,000 a $5,000, y una suspensión de licencia de 3 años. - [Solicitar una "Orden de Restricción" en Las Vegas - Los 3 Pasos](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/violencia-domestica/3-pasos-para-presentar-una-orden-de-restriccion-en-las-vegas/) - Una orden de restricción - también llamada orden de protección en Nevada - es cuando un tribunal ordena a alguien mantenerse alejado de usted por un período de tiempo determinado. Las víctimas de abuso suelen solicitar órdenes de restricción para protegerse de un peligro mayor. Cuando sea posible, recomiendo que contrate a un abogado para - [Filing for a “Restraining Order” in Las Vegas – The 3 Steps](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/domestic-violence/3-steps-to-filing-a-restraining-order-in-las-vegas/) - https://youtu.be/BBpAjFB53go A restraining order - also called a protective order in Nevada - is when a court orders someone to stay away from you for a set period of time. Victims of abuse typically seek out restraining orders to protect themselves from further danger. When possible, I recommend that you hire an attorney to help - [¿Cómo obtengo una Licencia de Cultivo de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/licencia-de-cultivo-de-colorado/) - Cualquier persona que desee cultivar marihuana para la venta en Colorado debe completar tanto los pasos de licencia locales como estatales. El proceso está regulado por la División de Control de Marihuana de Colorado (MED) bajo la ley de Colorado. A continuación, discuto los pasos que debe seguir para convertirse en un cultivador de cannabis - [Step-by-Step: How to Get a Colorado Marijuana Cultivation License (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-cultivation-license/) - Anyone seeking to grow marijuana for sale in Colorado must complete local & state licensing steps regulated by Colorado's Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). - [¿Me permiten dejar a mi mascota en un coche en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-animales/estoy-permitido-dejar-a-mi-mascota-en-un-coche-en-nevada/) - Bajo la Ley Revisada de Nevada § 202.487, dejar a tu mascota en un automóvil en condiciones peligrosas es un delito menor que conlleva hasta seis meses de cárcel y/o $1,000. - [Is it illegal to leave my pet in the car in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/animal-laws/am-i-allowed-to-leave-my-pet-in-a-car-in-nevada/) - Under Nevada Revised Statute § 202.487, leaving your pet in a car in dangerous conditions is a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000. - [¿Qué significa "Despido Constructivo"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/despido-constructivo/) - En California, un despido constructivo ocurre cuando usted renuncia voluntariamente porque su empleador creó condiciones laborales intolerables. Esas condiciones deben ser lo suficientemente malas como para que no tenga una alternativa razonable más que renunciar. Aunque usted renuncie, el despido se trata como una terminación. Si su empleador no tenía derecho a despedirlo, esto puede - ["Constructive Dismissal" in California - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/constructive-dismissal/) - In California, a constructive dismissal happens when you voluntarily quit because your employer created intolerable working conditions. - [Leyes de Taser de Nevada - 3 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-taser-de-nevada-3-cosas-clave-a-saber/) - En Nevada, las pistolas eléctricas solo pueden ser utilizadas para defensa propia. Los delincuentes condenados no pueden poseer pistolas eléctricas. La ley de Nevada utiliza "pistola eléctrica" y "pistola de descarga eléctrica" indistintamente. - [Nevada Taser Laws - 3 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-taser-laws-3-key-things-to-know/) - In Nevada, tasers can be used only for self-defense. Convicted felons may not possess tasers. Nevada law uses "taser" and "stun gun" interchangeably. - [5 "Leyes de cheques de pago de California" que los trabajadores deben conocer](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-cheque-de-pago-de-california/) - Necesitas saber 1) lo que muestra tu talón de pago, 2) tu día de pago, 3) cómo solicitar registros de nómina, 4) cuándo recibes tu último cheque de pago, y 5) qué se puede deducir. - [5 "California Paycheck Laws" That Workers Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-paycheck-laws/) - You need to know 1) what your pay stub shows, 2) your payday, 3) how to request payroll records, 4) when you get your final paycheck, & 5) what can be deducted. - [Leyes de terminación de California - 5 que todo trabajador debe conocer](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-terminacion-de-california/) - California tiene estrictas leyes de terminación que regulan por qué y cómo puede ser despedido de su trabajo. Aquí hay cinco reglas que todo empleado debe conocer: California es un estado de empleo a voluntad. Hay ciertas razones por las que no pueden despedirlo. Debe recibir un cheque final al ser despedido. Debe recibir aviso - [California Termination Laws - 5 That Every Worker Should Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-termination-laws/) - California has strict termination laws that regulate why and how you can be discharged from your job. Here are five rules that every employee should be aware of: California is an at-will employment state. There are certain reasons you cannot be fired for. You must get a final paycheck upon discharge. You must get notice - [¿Qué puede hacer mi empresa si envío los horarios tarde y con errores?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/presentar-hojas-de-tiempo-tarde-y-con-errores/) - Puedes ser disciplinado por entregar una hoja de horas tarde o con errores. Sin embargo, esa disciplina no puede afectar tu salario. - [What can my company do if I submit timesheets late and with errors? The Law in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/submitting-timesheets-late-and-with-errors/) - In California, you can be disciplined for submitting a timesheet late or with errors. However, that discipline cannot impact your pay. - [7 California Taser Laws You Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/seven-california-taser-laws-you-need-to-know/) - In California, seven taser laws to know are: the definition of the taser, who can lawfully own one, where you cannot have one, concealed carry rules for your taser, self-defense rules, defense of property laws, and the penalties for violating the law. Understanding these California laws can help you comply with them. 1. Taser or - ["Homicidio accidental" - ¿Qué es y sigue siendo un delito?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/homicidio-accidental/) - El homicidio accidental es cuando matas a alguien en el transcurso de un acto legal que se realiza con la creencia razonable de que no se causará ningún daño. - ["Accidental Homicide" in California - What is it and is it a crime?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/accidental-homicide/) - In California, accidental homicide is where you kill someone in the course of a lawful act that is done with a reasonable belief that no harm will take place. - [¿Cómo solicitar su expediente personal de su antiguo empleador?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-solicitar-su-archivo-de-personal-de-un-ex-empleador/) - Puede solicitar su expediente personal a un antiguo empleador contactándolo, a menudo por escrito, y exigiendo acceso al expediente. Los empleadores están legalmente obligados a mantener registros sobre su tiempo en el trabajo. Generalmente tiene el derecho a revisar estos registros. Sus expedientes personales pueden ser evidencia valiosa si ha sufrido un despido injustificado o - [How to request your personnel file from former employer](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-request-your-personnel-file-from-former-employer/) - You can request your personnel file from a former employer by contacting them, often in writing, and demanding access to the file. Employers are legally required to maintain records about your time at work. You generally have a right to review these records. Your personnel files can be valuable evidence if you have suffered a - [Ley de Transparencia Salarial de California - Así es como funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ley-de-transparencia-de-salarios-de-california/) - La nueva ley de transparencia salarial de California requiere que muchos empleadores con 15 o más empleados incluyan un rango de salario en sus publicaciones de trabajo. - [California Salary Transparency Law - Here's how it works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-salary-transparency-law/) - California’s new salary transparency law requires many employers with 15 or more employees to include a pay range in their job postings. - [¿Es alguna vez legal el retención de propinas por parte del empleador?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/consejos-de-retencion-de-empleadores/) - En la mayoría de los estados, los empleadores nunca pueden retener propinas o deducir salarios basados en la cantidad de propinas ganadas, a menos que sea por una tarifa de tarjeta de crédito o un fondo común de propinas. - [Employer Withholding Tips - Is It Ever Legal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/employer-withholding-tips/) - In most states, employers can never withhold tips or deduct wages based on the amount of tips earned, unless it is for a credit card fee or a tip pool. - [Leyes de lesiones laborales de Nevada - 4 que deberías conocer](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-lesiones-laborales-de-nevada/) - Si eres un empleado lesionado en Nevada, generalmente no puedes demandar a tu empleador por daños. En su lugar, tu "único recurso" es presentar una reclamación de compensación laboral. - [Nevada Work Injury Laws - 4 That You Should Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-work-injury-laws/) - If you are an injured employee in Nevada, you usually cannot sue your employer for damages. Instead, your "exclusive remedy" is to file a workers' comp claim. - ["Turno dividido" en California - Lo que los trabajadores necesitan saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/turno-partido-california/) - En California, un turno dividido es un día de trabajo interrumpido por tiempo no remunerado fuera del trabajo (no es un descanso para comer) que puede requerir un recargo de 1 hora al salario mínimo. - ["Split Shift" in California - What Workers Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/split-shift-california/) - In California, a split shift is a work day interrupted by unpaid time off work (not a meal break) that may require a shift split premium of 1 hour at min. wage. - [5 Problemas Comunes de Salario y Horas para Trabajadores de Almacén](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/problemas-de-salario-y-horario-para-trabajadores-de-almacen/) - 5 problemas comunes que enfrentan los trabajadores de almacén incluyen protecciones de salario mínimo, pago de horas extras, pagos por descansos/almuerzos, trabajo fuera del horario y cheques de pago finales. - [5 Common Wage and Hour Issues for Warehouse Workers](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wage-and-hour-issues-for-warehouse-workers/) - 5 common issues warehouse workers face include minimum wage protections, overtime pay, payments for rest/meal breaks, off the clock work, and final paychecks. - [¿Los enfermeros reciben pago por horas extras?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/los-enfermeros-reciben-pagos-por-horas-extras/) - La mayoría de las enfermeras sí reciben pago por horas extras. Como enfermera, tienes derecho a recibir 1.5 veces tu tarifa regular por cada hora que trabajes después de 40 horas en un período de 7 días. - [Do nurses get paid overtime? A labor lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-nurses-get-paid-overtime/) - Most nurses do get paid overtime. As a nurse, you are entitled to 1.5 times your regular rate of pay for every hour you work past 40 hours in a 7-day period. - [¿Cuál es el salario mínimo para los empleados exentos en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cual-es-el-salario-minimo-para-los-empleados-exentos-en-california/) - A partir del 1 de enero de 2024, los trabajadores exentos en California deben recibir un salario que sea al menos el doble del salario mínimo del estado, actualmente de $16.00 por hora. - [What is the minimum salary for exempt employees in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-the-minimum-salary-for-exempt-employees-in-california/) - As of January 1, 2026, exempt workers in California must be paid a salary that is at least twice the state’s minimum wage, currently $16.90 per hour. - [Guía de Reembolso de Millaje de California para Trabajadores](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reembolso-de-kilometraje-de-california/) - En California, los empleadores están obligados a reembolsar completamente cuando utilice sus vehículos personales para fines comerciales. Muchos empleadores adoptan las tarifas del IRS. - [California Mileage Reimbursement - A Guide for Workers](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-mileage-reimbursement/) - In California, employers are required to fully reimburse you when you use your personal vehicles for business purposes. Many employers adopt the IRS's rates: - [Leyes de nómina de California: 5 cosas clave que los trabajadores deben saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-nomina-de-california/) - Las leyes de nómina de California se aplican a los trabajadores no exentos, prohíben el trabajo fuera del horario, requieren descansos para comidas y descansos, establecen un salario mínimo y establecen plazos para el pago final. - [California Payroll Laws – 5 Key Things for Workers to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-payroll-laws/) - California’s payroll laws apply to non-exempt workers, forbid work off the clock, require meal/rest breaks, set minimum wage, and set final paycheck deadlines. - [California "Horas a tiempo completo" - ¿Qué es tiempo completo frente a tiempo parcial?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/horas-de-tiempo-completo-en-california/) - En California, eres un empleado de tiempo completo si trabajas más de 40 horas a la semana. Aunque algunas leyes federales definen el "trabajo de tiempo completo" de una manera que requiere menos horas. - [California “Full-Time Hours” – What is full-time vs part-time?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-full-time-hours/) - In California, you are a full-time employee if you work 40+ hours a week. Though some federal laws define “full-time work” in a way that requires fewer hours. - [¿Qué significa "exento a tiempo completo"? Un abogado laboral lo explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-significa-tiempo-completo-exento/) - Un empleado exento de tiempo completo es alguien que trabaja horas completas y está exento de ciertos requisitos estatales/federales de salario/horas, como horas extras y salario mínimo. - [What does "full time exempt" mean? A labor lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-does-full-time-exempt-mean/) - A full-time exempt employee is someone who works full-time hours and is exempt from certain state/federal wage/hour requirements, such as OT and minimum wage. - [¿Cuál es el Programa de Víctimas de Delitos en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/nevada-vocp/) - El Programa de Víctimas de Crímenes de Nevada (VOCP) proporciona apoyo financiero para víctimas de crímenes elegibles y sus familias. ¿Qué gastos cubre el VOCP? Cada caso es diferente. Dependiendo de las circunstancias, VOCP puede ayudar a pagar gastos por: Costos de cuidado infantil causados por el crimen Facturas médicas (hospitales, ambulancia, visitas clínicas, cuidado - [What is the "Victims of Crime Program" in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/nevada-vocp/) - Nevada's Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) provides financial support for eligible crime victims and their families. What expenses does the VOCP pay for? Each case is different. Depending on the circumstances, VOCP may help pay expenses for: Childcare costs that the crime caused Medical bills (hospitals, ambulance, clinical visits, home health care, dental work, etc.) - [¿Golpeado por un conductor ebrio bajo los efectos del alcohol en Las Vegas? ¿Cuáles son mis derechos?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/golpeado-por-un-conductor-ebrio-de-dui-en-las-vegas-cuales-son-mis-derechos/) - Las víctimas de accidentes por conducir ebrio en Nevada pueden sentirse impotentes, pero existen varios derechos que pueden emplear en su beneficio, incluyendo: El derecho a presentar un informe policial, El derecho a presentar una demanda por violación de las leyes de negligencia de Nevada, El derecho a presentar un reclamo por conductor no asegurado - [Hit by a DUI drunk driver in Las Vegas? What are my rights?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dui/hit-by-a-dui-drunk-driver-in-las-vegas-what-are-my-rights/) - Victims of Nevada drunk driving accidents may feel powerless, but there are various rights they may employ for their benefit, including: The right to file a police report, The right to file a lawsuit for violating Nevada negligence laws, The right to file an uninsured or under-insured motorist claim in Nevada to seek compensation, The right to seek - [¿Cómo recuperar un vehículo decomisado en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/como-recuperar-un-coche-embargado-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, puedes localizar tu vehículo remolcado llamando al 311. Luego, comunícate con el depósito para recibir instrucciones sobre cómo recuperar el vehículo. - [My car was impounded in in Nevada. How do I get it back?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/how-to-get-back-an-impounded-car-in-nevada/) - In Nevada, you can locate your towed vehicle by calling 311. Then contact the impoundment lot for instructions on how to retrieve the vehicle. - [¿Nevada proporciona abogados gratuitos para el tribunal de menores?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/nevada-proporciona-abogados-gratuitos-para-el-tribunal-de-menores/) - Sí. Los defensores públicos de Nevada son asignados a niños que enfrentan cargos por delincuencia en el tribunal de menores en Nevada. 1. ¿Quiénes son los defensores públicos en Nevada? Un defensor público es un abogado empleado por el gobierno que representa a acusados indigentes que enfrentan cargos penales.1 Los condados de Nevada con poblaciones - [Does Nevada provide for free lawyers for juvenile court?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/does-nevada-provide-free-lawyers-for-juvenile-court/) - Yes. Nevada public defenders are assigned to children facing delinquency charges in juvenile court in Nevada. 1. Who are public defenders in Nevada? A public defender is a government-employed attorney who represents indigent defendants facing criminal charges.1 Nevada counties with populations of at least 100,000 residents are legally required to have public defender offices. Meanwhile, - [¿Los defensores públicos son gratuitos en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/defensores-publicos-no-siempre-son-gratuitos-en-nevada/) - Una de las primeras preguntas que los jueces de Nevada hacen a los acusados arrestados recientemente es si pueden pagar un abogado privado. Si responden que no, el juez designa un defensor público para que los represente. A partir de octubre de 2025, los defensores públicos son gratuitos. Si un tribunal le asigna uno, no - [Are public defenders free in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/public-defenders-are-not-always-free-in-nevada/) - One of the first questions that Nevada judges ask recently arrested defendants is if they can afford private counsel. If they answer no, the judge appoints a public defender to represent them. As of October 2025, public defenders are free. If you are appointed one by a court, you are not obligated to pay for - [¿Cómo una persona califica para un defensor público en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/calificar-para-defensor-publico/) - Los acusados en casos penales de Nevada tienen derecho a un defensor público si son indigentes y se les acusa de un delito grave, un delito menor grave o un delito menor en el que el fiscal busca tiempo en la cárcel. Una persona es indigente si no tiene recursos suficientes para contratar a un - [How does a person qualify for a public defender in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/qualify-for-public-defender/) - Defendants in Nevada criminal cases are entitled to a public defender if they are indigent and they are accused of either a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor where the D.A. is seeking jail time. A person is indigent if he/she has insufficient resources to hire a private attorney. When do defendants get a - [Las Vegas Public Defender - Do I qualify for a free lawyer?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/las-vegas-public-defender/) - You qualify for a free lawyer (public defender) in Las Vegas if you are charged with a crime where the DA is seeking jail, and the court finds you indigent. - [How To Post Bail For A DUI Case In Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-to-post-bail-for-a-dui-case-in-las-vegas/) - If you are arrested for DUI in Nevada, most judges will not let you out of jail until you post bail. For a DUI-1st in Las Vegas, bail is usually set at $2,000+. - [Can you get a DUI in Nevada even if you're below the limit?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-you-get-a-dui-in-nevada-even-if-youre-below-the-limit/) - You can get convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Nevada even if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is lawful, which is below 0.08%. - [¿Existe un estatuto de accidentes de automóvil en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/existe-un-estatuto-de-accidentes-de-automovil-de-nevada/) - Los estatutos de accidentes automovilísticos de Nevada se pueden encontrar en el capítulo 484E del Estatuto Revisado de Nevada. NRS 484E.010 a 483E.130 establecen lo que los conductores, oficiales de policía y el Departamento de Seguridad Pública deben hacer después de un accidente de vehículo motorizado. Estatutos de accidentes automovilísticos de Nevada Los estatutos de - [¿Qué pasa si me arrestan por allanamiento en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/como-puedo-ser-arrestado-por-trespaso-en-nevada/) - NRS 207.200 es el estatuto de Nevada que define el delito de entrada ilegal. Una violación de esta ley es un delito menor (misdemeanor) castigado con hasta seis meses en cárcel. 1. ¿Cómo define la ley de Nevada la "entrada ilegal"? Bajo NRS 207.200, la entrada ilegal en Las Vegas comprende cualquiera de los siguientes: - [What happens if I get arrested for trespass in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/how-can-i-be-arrested-for-trespass-in-nevada/) - NRS 207.200 is the Nevada statute that defines the crime of trespassing. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. How does Nevada law define "trespassing"? Under NRS 207.200, trespass in Las Vegas comprises either: going onto another's property to annoy the owner or occupant - [Is There a Nevada Car Accident Statute?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-nevada-car-accident-statute/) - Nevada's car accident statutes can be found in Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 to 483E.130 spell out what motorists, police officers, and the Department of Public Safety are required to do following a motor vehicle accident. Nevada Car Accident Statutes Nevada's car accident statutes read as follows: NRS 484E.010 Duty to stop at scene of - [¿Es el sexting adolescente un delito en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/lascivia-con-un-menor/envio-de-mensajes-sexuales-de-adolescentes-en-las-vegas-es-un-delito/) - A medida que el “sexting” entre adolescentes se ha convertido en una actividad común, Nevada es uno de los muchos estados que han aprobado leyes que abordan específicamente el problema, haciendo que el sexting adolescente en Las Vegas y en todo el estado sea un delito. “Sexting” se refiere al envío de imágenes desnudas o - [Is teen sexting a crime in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/lewdness-with-a-minor/teen-sexting-in-las-vegas-is-a-crime/) - As “sexting” between teenagers has become a common activity, Nevada is one of many states that have passed laws specifically addressing the issue, making teenage sexting in Las Vegas and throughout the state a crime. “Sexting” refers to the sending of nude or sexual images via cell phone text messaging or e-mail. According to recent - [¿Cuáles son las penalidades por inasistencia en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/sanciones/cuales-son-las-sanciones-por-faltar-a-la-escuela-en-nevada/) - Los alumnos que habitualmente faltan a la escuela en Nevada enfrentan: multas, servicio comunitario, y suspensiones de la licencia de conducir. Los alumnos también pueden enfrentar consecuencias por parte de sus escuelas, como detenciones, malas calificaciones, suspensión o expulsión. Ser un niño "que necesita supervisión" debido a la inasistencia habitual Delincuencia juvenil y sanciones del - [What are the penalties for truancy in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/penalties/what-are-the-penalties-for-truancy-in-nevada/) - Pupils who habitually miss school in Nevada face: fines, community service, and driver's license suspensions. Pupils may also face consequences from their schools, such as detentions, poor grades, suspension, or expulsion. Being a child "in need of supervision" due to Habitual Truancy Juvenile delinquency and DMV penalties First time Up to $100 in fines (plus - [¿Cuáles son las Reglas de Procedimiento Penal de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/reglas-de-procedimiento-penal-de-nevada/) - Las Reglas de Procedimiento Penal de Nevada proporcionan el marco y las reglas que los jueces, fiscales y abogados defensores deben seguir en las 11 cortes de distrito de Nevada. - [Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure - Complete Text](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-rules-of-criminal-procedure/) - The Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure provide the framework and rules that judges, D.A.s, and defense attorneys must follow in Nevada's 11 district courts. - [DLSE en California - Una mirada a cómo funciona la agencia](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/dlse-california/) - La DLSE de California es la División de Cumplimiento de Normas Laborales del estado. Se encarga de los reclamos de salarios y horas, así como de algunos reclamos de represalias de denunciantes. - [DLSE in California - A look at how the agency works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dlse-california/) - The California DLSE is the state’s Division of Labor Standards Enforcement. It handles wage and hour claims as well as some whistleblower retaliation claims. - [Cinco razones por las que necesitas un abogado si has sido acusado de violencia doméstica en Nevada.](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/violencia-domestica/cinco-razones-por-las-que-necesitas-un-abogado-si-has-sido-acusado-de-violencia-domestica/) - Ser acusado de violencia doméstica en Las Vegas es una situación grave que puede tener consecuencias duraderas para su futuro. Aunque pueda sentirse tentado a manejar el caso por su cuenta o confiar en un defensor público, contratar a un abogado penalista privado puede marcar una diferencia crucial en el resultado de su caso. Aquí - [Five Reasons You Need a Lawyer if You Have Been Charged With Domestic Violence in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/domestic-violence/five-reasons-you-need-a-lawyer-if-you-have-been-charged-with-domestic-violence/) - Being charged with domestic violence in Las Vegas is a serious situation that can have lasting consequences for your future. While you might be tempted to handle the case on your own or rely on a public defender, hiring a private criminal defense lawyer can make a crucial difference in the outcome of your case. - [Colorado Mandatory Minimum Sentencing - What It Means](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-mandatory-minimum-sentencing-what-it-means/) - Crimes that carry mandatory minimums under Colorado law include: Class 1 felonies, drug felonies, crimes of violence, sex offenses, and habitual criminals. - [Sentencia mínima obligatoria de Colorado - lo que significa](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/sentencia-minima-obligatoria-de-colorado-lo-que-significa/) - La ley de sentencias mínimas obligatorias de Colorado requiere que cumpla al menos la sentencia mínima de prisión permitida para las siguientes cinco categorías de delitos graves: Delitos graves de clase 1, Delitos graves relacionados con drogas, Delitos violentos, Delitos sexuales, y Delincuentes habituales. Los jueces del tribunal de sentencia en los casos anteriores no - [My Colorado criminal record is sealed. Who can still see it?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/who-can-see-a-sealed-record-in-colorado/) - Your sealed Colorado criminal record is not visible to the public but may be accessed by you, police, or other people who get a court order to see your record. - [Conjuntos de demandas de salario y horas - 4 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdos-de-demanda-de-salario-y-horas/) - 1) Puede tener derecho a más que salarios no pagados, 2) las acciones colectivas tardan en ser distribuidas, 3) debe firmar un acuerdo de liberación, y 4) su acuerdo será sujeto a impuestos. - [¿Nevada es un estado de trabajo a derecho?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/es-nevada-un-estado-de-trabajo-a-derecho/) - Sí, Nevada es un estado de Derecho al Trabajo. Esto significa que los empleados pueden elegir si unirse a un sindicato. Y los empleadores no pueden descalificar a los candidatos a empleo ni tomar represalias contra los empleados basándose en si están en un sindicato. En resumen, los trabajadores no pueden ser obligados a unirse - [Wage and hour lawsuit settlements - 4 key things to know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wage-and-hour-lawsuit-settlements/) - 1) you may be entitled to more than unpaid wages, 2) class actions take long to disburse, 3) you have to sign a release, and 4) your settlement will be taxable. - [Is Nevada a Right to Work State?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-nevada-a-right-to-work-state/) - Yes, Nevada is a Right to Work state. This means that employees can choose whether to join a union. And employers cannot disqualify job candidates or retaliate against employees based on whether they are in a union. In short, workers cannot be forced to join a union - or refrain from joining a union - - [¿Cuándo los tasers y pistolas de choque equivalen a una fuerza excesiva y a una brutalidad policial?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/tasers-pistolas-de-choque-fuerza-excesiva-policial/) - La mala conducta policial y el abuso relacionado con táseres es muy común. Los táseres y pistolas eléctricas irrumpieron en la escena de la aplicación de la ley en la década de 1990. A veces se promocionan como alternativas "no letales" a las armas de fuego. Pero de hecho, los táseres y pistolas eléctricas son - [When do tasers and stun guns amount to excessive force and police brutality?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/tasers-stun-guns-police-excessive-force/) - Police misconduct and abuse involving tasers is very common. Tasers and stun guns burst onto the law enforcement scene in the 1990s. They are sometimes billed as "nonlethal" alternatives to firearms. But in fact, tasers and stun guns are very serious and even lethal weapons. Over 350 people in the United States have died after - [Revocación de fianza en Colorado - ¿Cuándo sucede esto?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/defensa-criminal/revocacion-de-fianza-en-colorado-cuando-sucede-esto/) - Los jueces de Colorado revocan la fianza cuando violas las condiciones de la libertad bajo fianza, como no presentarte (FTA) en la corte. Una vez que se revoca la fianza, es posible que seas enviado a la cárcel. - ["Bond Revocation" in Colorado – When does this happen?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/criminal-defense/bond-revocation-in-colorado-when-does-this-happen/) - Colorado judges revoke bond when you violate bail conditions, such as failing to appear (FTA) in court. Once a bond is revoked, you may be remanded to jail. - [¿Cuáles son las "circunstancias especiales" en un caso de asesinato en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/asesinato/cuales-son-las-circunstancias-especiales-en-un-caso-de-asesinato-en-nevada/) - Para imponer la pena de muerte en Nevada, el tribunal debe encontrar al menos un factor agravante, y estos no pueden ser superados por factores atenuantes. - [What are "special circumstances" in a Nevada murder case?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/murder/what-are-special-circumstances-in-a-nevada-murder-case/) - To hand down the death penalty in Nevada, the court must find there was at least one aggravating factor, and they cannot be outweighed by mitigating factors. - [Leyes de almacenamiento de armas de fuego de Nevada - Lo que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-almacenamiento-de-armas-de-fuego-en-nevada/) - Cuando compras un arma en Nevada, el vendedor debe proporcionar un dispositivo de bloqueo. Sin embargo, la ley de armas de Nevada no requiere que lo uses o que guardes tus armas en un lugar seguro. - ["Batería Simple" - ¿Cómo es diferente de la Batería Agravada?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/bateria-simple/) - Las cuatro principales diferencias involucran 1) los elementos de los dos delitos, 2) las lesiones que pueden causar, 3) las posibles sanciones y 4) las posibles defensas. - [Simple Battery - How is it different from Aggravated Battery?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/simple-battery/) - The four main differences involve 1) the elements of the two crimes, 2) the injuries they can inflict, 3) the possible penalties, and 4) the potential defenses. - ["Tiempo doble" vs "Horas extras" - La diferencia en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/doble-tiempo-vs-tiempo-extra/) - Si eres un empleado no exento en California, tienes derecho a recibir pago de horas extras (pago de tiempo y medio) por trabajar más de un día o semana laboral estándar. - ["Double Time" vs "Overtime" - The Difference in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/double-time-vs-overtime/) - If you are a non-exempt employee in California, you are entitled to overtime pay (time-and-a-half pay) for working more than a standard workday or workweek. - [¿Cuánto cuesta sellar tu registro en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/cuanto-cuesta-sellar-un-registro-en-colorado/) - Los tribunales de Colorado no cobran ninguna tarifa para sellar un expediente criminal en un caso que resulte en un sobreseimiento o absolución. La tarifa para sellar condenas es de $65. Además, terminará gastando hasta $20 en obtener su expediente criminal (el primer paso para obtener un sello) y aproximadamente $5 en franqueo cuando envíe - [How much does it cost to seal your record in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-seal-a-record-in-colorado/) - Colorado courts charge no fee to seal a criminal record for a case that results in a dismissal or acquittal. The fee to seal a conviction is $65. - [Expulsar vs. Sellar registros criminales en Colorado - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/expulsar-vs-sellar-registros-criminales-en-colorado/) - Los términos "expurgar" y "sellar" a menudo se usan indistintamente porque ambos procesos conducen al mismo resultado: que su historial criminal ya no aparezca en las verificaciones de antecedentes. Sin embargo, expurgar es técnicamente diferente de sellar. Cuando un historial criminal se expurga en Colorado, se destruye físicamente. No queda ningún rastro del historial para - [Expunge vs. Seal criminal records in Colorado - What's the difference?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/expunge-vs-seal-criminal-records-in-colorado/) - The terms "expunging" and "sealing" are often used interchangeably because both processes lead to the same result: Your criminal record no longer coming up on background checks. However, expunging is technically different from sealing. When a criminal record gets expunged in Colorado, it is physically destroyed. There is no trace of the record left for - [What's the difference between "sealing" and "expunging" criminal records in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/whats-the-difference-between-sealing-and-expunging-criminal-records-in-colorado/) - Sealing criminal records in Colorado make them invisible so they do not appear on future background checks. But prosecutors and police can still access sealed records. In contrast, expunging is physically destroying criminal records. But the only cases that can be expunged in Colorado are underage DUI and juvenile offenses. The chart below compares and - [¿Cuántas horas puedes trabajar en un día según OSHA?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuantas-horas-puedes-trabajar-en-un-dia-segun-la-osha/) - La Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional dice que un turno de trabajo normal es de máximo 8 horas consecutivas, con cada turno dividido por al menos 8 horas de descanso. - [How many hours can you work in a day according to OSHA?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-many-hours-can-you-work-in-a-day-according-to-osha/) - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says a normal work shift is at most 8 consecutive hours with each shift split by at least 8 hours of rest. - [¿Cuáles son las leyes de Nevada para llevar armas ocultas en un casino?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/delito_menor/nevada-casino-ccw/) - No es ilegal llevar armas ocultas en los casinos de Nevada. Sin embargo, los casinos son propiedades privadas y el personal puede pedirte que abandones la propiedad si llevas un arma. - [What are Nevada laws for concealed carry in a casino?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/misdemeanor/nevada-casino-ccw/) - It is not illegal to conceal carry guns in Nevada casinos. However, casinos are private property, and staff may ask you to leave the property if you have a gun. - [Manejar sin registro en Colorado - ¿Cuál es la pena?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/manejar-sin-registro-en-colorado-cual-es-la-pena/) - Conducir sin registro vehicular vigente y válido en Colorado es una infracción de tráfico clase B sancionada con $15 a $100, un pequeño recargo, y sin puntos en el DMV. Si no registras tu vehículo dentro de los 60 días posteriores a la compra o dentro de los 90 días de mudarte a Colorado, enfrentas - [Driving Without Registration in Colorado - What's the Penalty?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/driving-without-registration-in-colorado-what-is-the-penalty/) - Driving without current and valid vehicle registration in Colorado is a class B traffic infraction punishable by $15 to $100, a surcharge, and no DMV points. - [7 Ejemplos de Discriminación por Embarazo en el Lugar de Trabajo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-discriminacion-por-embarazo-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo/) - En California, la Ley de Empleo y Vivienda Justa prohíbe que los empleadores discriminen por motivo de embarazo. La ley federal también lo prohíbe. - [10 Examples of Pregnancy Discrimination in The Workplace](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/examples-of-pregnancy-discrimination-in-the-workplace/) - In California, the Fair Employment and Housing Act makes it unlawful for employers to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy. Federal law also prohibits it. - [Reembolso de teléfono celular - ¿Cuándo tienen los trabajadores derecho a él?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/recibo-un-reembolso-por-el-uso-comercial-de-mi-telefono-celular-personal/) - El Código Laboral de California 2802 requiere que su empleador le reembolse por todos los gastos razonables necesarios para realizar su trabajo. - [Cell Phone Reimbursement in California - Know Your Rights](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-i-get-reimbursed-for-business-use-of-my-personal-cell-phone/) - California Labor Code 2802 requires your employer to reimburse you for all reasonable expenses necessary for doing your job. - [Banderas Rojas que un Maestro puede estar cometiendo Abuso Sexual con un Estudiante](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acoso-sexual/banderas-rojas-que-un-maestro-puede-estar-participando-en-conducta-sexual-inapropiada-con-un-estudiante-en-california/) - Numerosas señales de alerta pueden indicar que un maestro está cometiendo conducta sexual inapropiada con un estudiante. Un patrón de comportamientos de grooming es el más confiable. El estudiante también puede mostrar signos de conducta sexual inapropiada, tales como: no querer ir a la escuela, nuevas dificultades en clase, problemas de salud, y insinuar la - [What are the red flags of teacher misconduct with a student?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sexual-harassment/red-flags-that-a-teacher-may-be-engaging-in-sexual-misconduct-with-a-student-in-california/) - https://youtu.be/C0vsi-FGH7Y Numerous red flags may indicate that a teacher is committing sexual misconduct with a student. A pattern of grooming behaviors is the most reliable one. The student can also exhibit signs of sexual misconduct, such as: not wanting to go to school, new difficulties in class, health problems, and hinting at the misconduct. Grooming - [Tiempo de pago de informes en California - ¿Qué es el "pago por presentarse"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/informar-tiempo-pago-california/) - En California, puede tener derecho a pago por tiempo de reporte si se presenta a trabajar pero lo envían a casa antes de trabajar la mitad de su turno, o trabaja un segundo turno de menos de 2 horas. Su empleador puede tener que pagarle por horas que no trabajó. Sin embargo, hay algunas excepciones - [Reporting Time Pay in California - What is "show-up pay"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/reporting-time-pay-california/) - https://youtu.be/a6AOTjiMa18 In California, you may be entitled to reporting time pay if you show up to work but get sent home before working half of your shift, or work a second shift of under 2 hours. Your employer may have to pay you for hours you did not work. However, there are some exceptions to - [Pago de vacaciones en California - ¿Los empleadores tienen que darlo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/pago-de-vacaciones-california/) - La ley de California no requiere que los empleadores te proporcionen días libres pagados por feriados ni que te paguen horas extras o un salario adicional ("pago por feriado") por trabajar en días festivos. - [Holiday Pay in California - Do Employers Have to Give It?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/holiday-pay-california/) - California law does not require employers to provide you paid days off for holidays or to give you overtime/premium pay ("holiday pay") for working on holidays. - [Demandas por Mala Clasificación de Empleados - 3 Cosas Clave que Debes Saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/demanda-por-mal-clasificacion-de-empleados/) - En California, una demanda por clasificación errónea de empleados es un caso civil en el que usted argumenta que su empleador lo clasificó erróneamente para evitar pagar horas extras u otros beneficios de nómina. Si su demanda tiene éxito, puede recuperar sus salarios no pagados así como los beneficios que no recibió. En este artículo, - [Employee Misclassification Lawsuit in California - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/employee-misclassification-lawsuit/) - An employee misclassification lawsuit is a civil case where you argue that your employer misclassified you to avoid paying overtime or other payroll benefits. - [¿Qué gastos debería pagar mi empleador si trabajo desde casa?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-gastos-debe-pagar-mi-empleador-si-trabajo-desde-casa/) - Aunque la ley federal no requiere que los empleadores paguen los gastos relacionados con el trabajo incurridos por ti mientras trabajas desde casa, muchas leyes estatales sí lo hacen. - [What expenses should my employer pay if I work from home?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-expenses-should-my-employer-pay-if-i-work-from-home/) - While federal law does not require employers to pay for work-related expenses incurred by you while working from home, many state laws do. - [¿Los vendedores de autos reciben un salario por hora?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/los-vendedores-de-autos-reciben-pago-por-hora/) - Los vendedores de automóviles no tienen derecho a un salario por hora si son empleados exentos. La mayoría de ellos son pagados en base a comisiones o a una "tarifa por pieza". - [Do Car Salesmen Get Paid Hourly in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-car-salesmen-get-paid-hourly/) - Car salesmen are not entitled to an hourly wage if they are exempt employees. Most of them are paid on a commission basis or at a “piece rate." - [¿Los empleados de salario reciben pago por vacaciones? Un abogado laboral explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/los-empleados-con-salario-reciben-pago-por-vacaciones/) - No hay leyes estatales o federales que exijan el pago de días festivos. Sin embargo, si tu empleador lo ofrece, entonces tienes un derecho contractual a recibirlo. - [Do salaried employees get holiday pay? A Labor Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-salaried-employees-get-holiday-pay/) - There are no state or federal laws that mandate holiday pay. However, if your employer does offer it, then you have a contractual right to it. - [Cómo cobrar el tiempo de vacaciones en California - Aquí está cómo hacerlo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cobrar-tiempo-de-vacaciones-california/) - En California, puedes cobrar el tiempo de vacaciones cuando te dan de baja, o mientras aún estás trabajando. Una vez que se acumula el tiempo de vacaciones, tu empresa te lo debe como salario. - [Cash out vacation time in California - Here's how to do it](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/cash-out-vacation-time-california/) - In California, you can cash out vacation time when discharged, or while still working. Once vacation time is accrued, your company owes it to you as wages. - [¿Es el nepotismo permitido bajo las leyes laborales de California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-laborales-de-california-nepotismo/) - En California, el nepotismo en sí generalmente es permisible en el lugar de trabajo del sector privado. Aunque en el sector público, es ilegal. Incluso en el sector privado, el nepotismo puede ser la base para una variedad de reclamaciones por discriminación bajo la ley estatal o federal. Cuando su empleador favorece a amigos y - [Is "Nepotism" permissible under California labor laws?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-labor-laws-nepotism/) - https://youtu.be/MksjoAb8BlI In California, nepotism itself is generally permissible in the private sector workplace. Though in the public sector, it is unlawful. Even in the private sector, nepotism can be the grounds for a variety of discrimination claims under state or federal law. When your employer favors friends and relatives over you, it can sometimes amount - [¿Quién se considera un "empleado estatutario" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-un-empleado-estatutario-en-california/) - En California, un empleado estatutario se clasifica como un empleado (no como un contratista independiente) por estatuto. Solo hay algunos tipos de empleados estatutarios. - [Who is considered a "statutory employee" in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-a-statutory-employee-in-california/) - In California, a statutory employee is classified as an employee (not an independent contractor) by statute. There are only a few types of statutory employees. - [Interest on unpaid wages in California: How is it determined?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/interest-on-unpaid-wages-in-california-how-is-it-determined/) - https://youtu.be/sgAF0YVtUls In California, interest on unpaid wages is determined by state law or the employment contract. If the contract specifies the interest rate to be used, that rate applies. If the agreement does not specify the rate to be used, California law applies a 10 percent per year rate, starting when the wages are due. - [Abandono de trabajo en California - ¿Qué es y cuál es la ley?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/abandono-de-trabajo-en-california/) - En California, el abandono de trabajo es cuando simplemente dejas de presentarte a trabajar, pero sin presentar formalmente un aviso de renuncia. - ["Job Abandonment" in California – A Guide to The Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/job-abandonment-in-california/) - In California, job abandonment is when you simply stop showing up to work, but without formally submitting a notice of resignation. - [¿Cómo se aplican las leyes de armas de Nevada a los visitantes de fuera del estado?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-armas/nevada-armas-de-fuera-del-estado/) - Las leyes de armas de fuego de Nevada se aplican tanto a residentes dentro del estado como a residentes fuera del estado. Puede portar armas de fuego a la vista, con ciertas limitaciones, independientemente de si es residente de Nevada o no. - [How do Nevada gun laws apply to out-of-state visitors?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/gun-laws/nevada-out-of-state-guns/) - Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. You can open carry guns, with certain limitations, whether or not you are a Nevada resident. - [¿Es Las Vegas una zona libre de armas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/delitos-federales/es-las-vegas-una-ciudad-de-porte-abierto/) - No. Puede portar armas abiertamente en Las Vegas siempre que esté autorizado para poseer armas de fuego. Aunque algunos lugares dentro de Las Vegas son zonas libres de armas.1 ¿Dónde están prohibidas las armas en Las Vegas? Algunas zonas libres de armas incluyen las siguientes: Propiedad del Sistema de Educación Superior de Nevada, incluidos los - [Is Las Vegas a Gun Free Zone?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/federal-crimes/is-las-vegas-an-open-carry-city/) - No. You may open carry in Las Vegas as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. Though some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones.1 Where are guns prohibited in Las Vegas? Some gun-free zones include the following: Nevada System of Higher Education property, including parking lots. (You may be able to get - [¿Puede un no residente portar armas abiertamente en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/puede-un-no-residente-portar-armas-abiertamente-en-nevada/) - Mientras no esté prohibido poseer armas de fuego, puede llevarlas a la vista en Nevada incluso si no es residente del estado. Sin embargo, hay algunas limitaciones. - [Can a non-resident open carry in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/can-a-non-resident-open-carry-in-nevada/) - So long as you are not barred from possessing firearms, you may open carry in Nevada even if you are not a state resident. However, there are some limitations - [¿Los trabajadores tienen derecho a una "licencia por estrés" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/descanso-por-estres-en-california/) - En California, es posible que tengas derecho a una licencia laboral protegida bajo la ley estatal o federal si el estrés en el lugar de trabajo afecta tu capacidad para desempeñar tu trabajo. - ["Stress Leave" in California - Are workers entitled to it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/stress-leave-in-california/) - In California, you may be entitled to protected job leave under state or federal law if workplace stress impairs your ability to perform your job. - [¿Qué es trabajar fuera de horario y es legal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/trabajando-fuera-del-reloj/) - Trabajar fuera del horario laboral viola la ley de California y la Ley Federal de Normas Laborales Justas (FLSA). Los empleadores que te permiten trabajar fuera del horario pueden enfrentar una demanda. - [Working off the clock in California - What is it and is it legal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/working-off-the-clock/) - Working off the clock violates California law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employers who let you to work off the clock can face a lawsuit - [Statute of limitations for misclassification lawsuit in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/statute-of-limitations-for-misclassification-lawsuit-in-california/) - California's statute of limitations for filing an employee misclassification lawsuit against your employer is three years from your last day of work. It can be extended to 4 years if your employment contract was breached. However, please do not wait until the statute of limitations is about to expire to start your case: It takes - [¿Cuántos descansos obtengo en un turno de 5 horas?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuantas-pausas-en-un-turno-de-5-horas/) - Mientras que la ley federal no requiere un descanso para comer o para descansar en un turno de 5 horas, algunas leyes estatales sí lo hacen. Sin embargo, muchos estados solo garantizan un descanso para comer para turnos de más de 5 horas. Mientras que los descansos para descansar son pagados, los descansos para comer - [How many breaks do I get in a 5-hour shift?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-many-breaks-in-a-5-hour-shift/) - While federal law does not require a meal or rest break in a 5-hour shift, some state laws do. Many states require a meal break for shifts longer than 5 hours. - [¿Cómo luchar contra una reclamación de "Insubordinación" - Un abogado laboral explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-luchar-una-acusacion-de-insubordinacion/) - Puede impugnar una reclamación de insubordinación en el lugar de trabajo escribiendo una carta de réplica para que se incluya con la reclamación de insubordinación en su expediente laboral. Esto cuestiona la versión de los hechos de su empleador. También puede presentar pruebas de que la reclamación de insubordinación es pretextual. Escribir esta carta puede - [8 Steps to Fighting an "Insubordination" Claim at Work](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-fight-an-insubordination-claim/) - https://youtu.be/C4CBBKTrSfM You can fight a claim of insubordination in the workplace by writing a rebuttal letter to be included with the insubordination claim in your employee file. This challenges your employer’s version of events. It can also present evidence that the insubordination claim is pretextual. Writing this letter can help in a subsequent lawsuit, often - [¿Qué debería hacer por haber sido injustamente sancionado en el trabajo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/escrito-en-el-trabajo-de-manera-injusta/) - Si le han escrito un reporte en el trabajo de manera injusta, puede escribir una carta de refutación para desafiar la narrativa de su empleador. La carta también puede incluir evidencia de que la acusación es pretextual, lo que puede ayudar en una demanda posterior por represalias o despido injustificado. Si usted es un empleado - [Written up at work unfairly - What should I do about it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/written-up-at-work-unfairly/) - https://youtu.be/Vomw8UkERVY If you have been written up at work unfairly, you can write a rebuttal letter to challenge your employer’s narrative. The letter can also include evidence that the allegation is pretextual, which can help in a subsequent lawsuit for retaliation or wrongful termination. If you are a public sector employee, you may also have - [¿Cuál es un acuerdo de separación en la ley laboral de California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-separacion-derecho-laboral/) - En la ley laboral de California, un acuerdo de separación es un contrato escrito entre un empleador y un trabajador que está a punto de ser despedido. El acuerdo generalmente requiere que el trabajador renuncie a todas las reclamaciones legales que pueda tener contra la empresa. A cambio, el trabajador recibe indemnización por despido. Muchos - [A Guide to Employment Separation Agreements in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/separation-agreement-employment-law/) - A separation agreement is a written contract between an employer and a worker about to be terminated. It outlines all the terms, such as severance pay. - [Carta de Demanda por Salarios Impagos en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/carta-de-demanda-de-muestra-por-salarios-impagos-california/) - En California, una carta de demanda por salarios no pagados informa a su empleador de sus pagos perdidos y de su disposición a tomar medidas legales para recuperarlos. - [Sample Demand Letter for Unpaid Wages in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sample-demand-letter-for-unpaid-wages-california/) - In California, a demand letter for unpaid wages informs your employer of your missed payments and of your willingness to take legal action to recover them. - [¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para el delito de agresión sexual en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/prescripcion-de-delitos-de-agresion-sexual/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, los fiscales generalmente tienen 20 años para presentar cargos por agresión sexual (CRS 18-3-402) después de una presunta violación. En algunos casos, el plazo es más largo. - [Colorado’s "Statute of Limitations" for Sexual Assault](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/statute-of-limitations-sexual-assault/) - Under Colorado law, D.A.s generally have 20 years to bring sexual assault (CRS 18-3-402) charges after an alleged rape. In some cases, the deadline is longer. - [4 Ways You Can Get Charged with "Road Rage" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/road-rage-laws/) - Hostile actions and words provoked by another driver's actions could lead to your arrest for reckless driving, aggressive driving, battery and/or assault. - ["Delito de Violencia" Colorado - ¿Cuáles son las penas aumentadas?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/delito-de-violencia-en-colorado-las-implicaciones-para-la-sentencia/) - Bajo el Estatuto Revisado de Colorado 18-1.3-406 CRS, los crímenes de violencia son delitos graves que conllevan penas aumentadas si usted usa un arma mortal, mata o hiere gravemente a alguien, o para ciertos delitos sexuales - usa amenazas, fuerza o causa cualquier lesión corporal. El tribunal impondrá este castigo aumentado por crímenes de violencia - [“Crime of Violence” in Colorado – The Increased Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/crime-of-violence-in-colorado-the-implications-for-sentencing/) - Under Colorado Revised Statute 18-1.3-406 CRS, crimes of violence are felonies that carry enhanced penalties if you use a deadly weapon, kill or seriously injured someone, or for certain sex crimes - use threats, force, or cause any bodily injury. The court will impose this increased punishment for crimes of violence even if you have - [Child Neglect in Nevada - When is it a crime?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/child-neglect-in-nevada-when-is-it-a-crime/) - In Nevada, neglecting a child under 18 becomes a crime when you deprive them of sufficient sustenance, education, shelter, medical care, or supervision. - [¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el abuso infantil, el abandono y el peligro en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cual-es-la-diferencia-entre-abuso-infantil-negligencia-y-exponer-en-nevada/) - El abuso infantil es causar físicamente a un menor de 18 años un dolor físico o sufrimiento mental injustificable. La negligencia infantil es no atender el cuidado del menor. Y el poner en peligro a un niño es colocar al menor en una situación peligrosa. Pero estas distinciones no determinan las penas penales de Nevada - [What is the difference between child abuse, neglect and endangerment in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-child-abuse-neglect-and-endangerment-in-nevada/) - Child abuse is physically causing a minor under 18 years old unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. Child neglect is failing to tend to the minor's care. And child endangerment is putting the minor in a hazardous situation. But these distinctions do not determine Nevada's criminal penalties for harming a child. Instead, the punishment for - [¿Son las ametralladoras legales o ilegales en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/son-las-ametralladoras-legales-en-colorado/) - Puede poseer legalmente una subametralladora (SMG) en Colorado si obtiene legalmente un "sello fiscal NFA" del ATF (Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco, Armas de Fuego y Explosivos), y la SMG fue fabricada antes del 19 de mayo de 1986. Para obtener un sello fiscal NFA, debe pagar $200 y completar y aprobar un Formulario ATF 4, Solicitud para Transferencia - [Are Submachine Guns Legal or Illegal in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/are-submachine-guns-legal-in-colorado/) - You can lawfully own a submachine gun (SMG) in Colorado if you obtain an "NFA tax stamp" from the ATF, and the SMG was made prior to May 19, 1986. - [¿Los silenciadores son ilegales en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/son-silenciadores-ilegales-en-colorado/) - Según CRS 18-12-102, es un delito grave en Colorado poseer conscientemente armas peligrosas, lo que incluye silenciadores.1 Una condena por primera vez por poseer un arma peligrosa como un silenciador es un delito grave de clase 5 que conlleva: 1 a 3 años en Prisión Estatal de Colorado, y/o $1,000 a $100,000. Y una segunda - [Are Silencers Illegal in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/are-silencers-illegal-in-colorado/) - According to CRS 18-12-102, it is a Colorado felony to knowingly possess dangerous weapons - which includes silencers.1 A first-time conviction of possessing a dangerous weapon like a silencer is a class 5 felony carrying: 1 to 3 years in Colorado State Prison, and/or $1,000 to $100,000. And a second or subsequent conviction is a - [Leyes de aerosol de pimienta de Colorado – ¿Es legal?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/es-legal-el-spray-de-pimienta-en-colorado/) - El gas pimienta es legal en Colorado para llevar, comprar o transportar. Pero tenga cuidado al usarlo: Disparar gas pimienta a alguien que no sea por una legítima defensa propia es asalto.1 La mayoría de los comerciantes no le venderán gas pimienta si es menor de 18 años o tiene una condena previa por delito - ["Pepper Spray" Laws in Colorado - Is it legal?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/is-pepper-spray-legal-in-colorado/) - Pepper spray is legal in Colorado to carry, buy, or transport. Discharging pepper spray on someone other than for reasonable self-defense is assault. - [Agente de recuperación de fugitivos Colorado - Cómo funcionan los cazadores de recompensas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/agente-de-recuperacion-fugitivo-colorado-como-funcionan-los-cazadores-de-recompensas/) - Colorado fiadores de fianzas contratan agentes de recuperación de fugitivos para rastrearte y detenerte si incumpliste tu promesa de presentarte en la corte en tu caso penal. Otros nombres para los agentes de recuperación de fugitivos son "cazarrecompensas" o "agentes de cumplimiento de fianzas". Si el agente tiene éxito en arrestarte y llevarte de vuelta - [Fugitive Recovery Agent Colorado - How Bounty Hunters Work](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/fugitive-recovery-agent-colorado-how-bounty-hunters-work/) - https://youtu.be/xFdg9p1gTiE Colorado bail bondsmen hire fugitive recovery agents to track down and apprehend you if you broke your promise of appearing in court on your criminal case. Other names for fugitive recovery agents are "bounty hunters" or "bail enforcement agents." If the agent is successful in arresting and hauling you back into court, the bail - ["Violación de la libertad condicional" en Nevada - 3 cosas que pueden suceder](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/revocacion-de-la-probacion-violacion/) - Violar la libertad condicional puede resultar en una advertencia, términos de libertad condicional más estrictos, o violación de su libertad condicional y ser detenido para cumplir su sentencia. - ["Probation Violation" in Nevada - 3 Things That Can Happen](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/probation-revocation-violation/) - Violating probation may result in a warning, harsher probation terms, or violation of your probation and being remanded into custody to serve your sentence. - [Ley de informes obligatorios del estado de Nevada - 3 cosas que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/ley-de-informe-obligatorio/) - Las leyes de reporteros obligatorios de Nevada requieren que ciertos profesionales contacten a la policía al enterarse de los siguientes tipos de abuso o lesiones: Abuso o negligencia infantil; Abuso a personas mayores, que es abuso, negligencia, explotación, aislamiento o abandono de personas de 60 años o más; Abuso a personas vulnerables, que es abuso, - [Nevada's "Mandated Reporting" Law - 3 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/mandated-reporting-law/) - Nevada's mandatory reporter laws require certain professionals to contact police upon learning of abuse to children, the elderly, or vulnerable people. - [Cuatro consejos para la terminación anticipada de la libertad condicional en Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/cuatro-consejos-para-la-terminacion-temprana-de-la-probacion-en-nevada/) - Para aumentar tus posibilidades de salir de libertad condicional temprano en NV, asegúrate de cumplir con todas las normas, pagar todas las restituciones, ir más allá y sorprender a tu oficial de libertad condicional. - [4 Tips for Getting an "Early Termination of Probation" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/four-tips-for-early-termination-of-probation-in-nevada/) - To increase your odds of getting off probation early in NV, be sure to be compliant, pay all restitution, go above and beyond, and wow your probation officer. - [4 Ways Theft Can Be a Felony in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/4-ways-theft-can-be-a-felony-in-nevada/) - Nevada's four felony theft crimes include grand larceny, grand larceny of a motor vehicle, grand larceny of a firearm, and mail theft. - [What happens if a juvenile violates probation in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-if-a-juvenile-violates-probation-in-california/) - https://youtu.be/2l2J1b2yq_c In California, the consequences of violating juvenile probation depend on the type of probation you are on. The judge at the violation hearing is likely to tighten the conditions of your probation. However, he or she can also revoke probation and take you into custody, or resume criminal charges for the offense that led - [Posesión de Drogas Juveniles en California - ¿Qué puede pasar?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/posesion-de-drogas-juveniles-california/) - Un menor en California detenido por posesión de drogas probablemente enfrentará una advertencia o alguna forma de libertad condicional (incluyendo un programa de educación sobre drogas). - [Juvenile Drug Possession California - What Can Happen?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/juvenile-drug-possession-california/) - A minor in California stopped for drug possession will likely face a warning or some form of probation (including a drug education program). - [¿Cómo puedo obtener una sentencia modificada (resentenciamiento) en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/cual-es-el-proceso-para-obtener-una-modificacion-de-sentencia-y-re-sentencia-en-colorado/) - Si ha sido sentenciado por una condena penal en Colorado, puede pedirle al juez que modifique su sentencia presentando una moción de reconsideración bajo la Regla 35(b). Esto a veces se llama re-sentencia. Queda a discreción del juez si reduce o no los términos de su sentencia. ¿Soy elegible para la re-sentencia? Cualquier persona que - [Resentencing - Can I get my sentence modified in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/whats-the-process-to-get-a-sentence-modified-resentencing-in-colorado/) - What you need to know about getting your Colorado criminal sentence modified by filing a motion for reconsideration under Rule of Criminal Procedure 35(b). - [When does animal cruelty become "aggravated" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/when-is-animal-cruelty-treated-as-aggravated-in-colorado/) - In Colorado, animal cruelty is prosecuted as "aggravated" when you knowingly torture an animal or needlessly mutilate or kill an animal. This is a felony. - [5 Delitos Que Pueden Obtenerte "Vida Sin Libertad Condicional" (LWOP) en Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/5-crimenes-que-pueden-obtener-vida-sin-libertad-condicional-en-nevada/) - Los crímenes en Nevada que conllevan cadena perpetua sin posibilidad de libertad condicional son el asesinato en primer grado y el secuestro, la violación con daño grave, una violación posterior de un menor de 16 años y delitos graves de agresión. - [5 Crimes That Carry Life Without Parole (LWOP) in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/5-crimes-that-can-get-you-life-without-parole-lwop-in-nevada/) - Nevada crimes that carry LWOP are 1st-degree murder and kidnapping, rape with serious harm, a subsequent rape of a child under 16, and serious battery crimes. - [Failure to Report a Crime - Is it a crime in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/failure-to-report-a-crime/) - Mandatory reporters in Nevada face misdemeanor charges for intentionally failing to report child abuse, elder abuse, or vulnerable person abuse. - [Leaving the Scene of an Accident in Colorado - What can happen?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident-in-colorado-what-can-happen/) - https://youtu.be/uzWvoDfP-jA Leaving the scene of an accident in Colorado ("hit and run") can lead to both civil and criminal penalties. Civil-wise, you can be sued by any victims who were injured or had their property damaged in the crash. In fact, you can lose the lawsuit even if you are never criminally charged or convicted - [¿Tiene infracciones de tráfico? Sus puntos de demérito podrían conducir a una suspensión de licencia en Colorado.](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/como-puedo-verificar-los-puntos-en-mi-licencia-en-colorado/) - Si tienes una licencia de conducir de Colorado, puedes verificar cuántos puntos del DMV tienes por violaciones de tráfico pasadas al ordenar una copia de tu historial de manejo. - [How can I check the points on my license in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-can-i-check-the-points-on-my-license-in-colorado/) - If you have a Colorado driver's license, you can check how many DMV points you have from past traffic violations by ordering a copy of your driving record. - [La diferencia entre "incesto" y "incesto agravado" en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/diferencia-entre-incesto-y-incesto-agravado/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, el incesto ocurre cuando usted conscientemente se casa o tiene contacto sexual con: su hermano o hermana completo o medio, su tío, tía, sobrino o sobrina, o su propio hijo, incluyendo hijastros o hijos adoptivos. El incesto se procesa como incesto agravado en Colorado si: el pariente con quien comete - [The Difference Between "Incest" and "Aggravated Incest" in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/difference-between-incest-and-aggravated-incest/) - Incest is prosecuted as aggravated incest in Colorado if the blood relative you commit incest with is under 10 years old. Incest is always a felony crime. - [3 Places You Cannot Have Guns in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/3-places-you-cannot-have-guns-in-colorado/) - Three places you can NOT possess firearms in Colorado are 1) Schools, 2) Certain government buildings, and 3) Anywhere while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. - [¿Qué significa "Quash Warrant" y cómo lo hago?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/orden/que-es-una-mocion-para-anular-una-orden/) - Una moción para anular una orden judicial es una solicitud para que un tribunal declare inválida una orden judicial, o parte de una orden judicial. "Anular" significa anular, invalidar o declarar inválido. Si se anula una orden de registro de su propiedad, la evidencia encontrada a través de la orden defectuosa puede ser suprimida o - ["Quash Warrant" - What does it mean and how do I do it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/warrant/what-is-a-motion-to-quash-a-warrant/) - A motion to quash a warrant is a request for a court to find a warrant, or part of a warrant, to be invalid. "Quash" means to nullify, void or declare invalid. If a search warrant of your property is quashed, evidence found through the defective warrant can be suppressed or thrown out of court. - [Leyes de Bandera Roja de Nevada - Lo que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes-de-bandera-roja-de-nevada-lo-que-necesita-saber/) - Si una persona en Nevada parece tener un alto riesgo de autolesionarse o de dañar a otros, la ley de bandera roja del estado permite que la policía o ciertos familiares soliciten al tribunal una orden de protección que impida que la persona de alto riesgo tenga armas de fuego. Las órdenes de alto riesgo - [Nevada Red Flag Laws - What You Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-red-flag-laws-what-you-need-to-know/) - Nevada's red flag law allows police or certain family members to ask the court for a protection order preventing the a high-risk person from having guns. - [How long does a felony stay on your record in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-long-does-a-felony-stay-on-your-record/) - Most Nevada felony convictions can be sealed two-to-ten years after the case ends, and some can never be sealed. The sealing process itself takes up to a year. - [¿Cuál es la penalidad por atropello y fuga de un automóvil estacionado en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/cual-es-la-pena-por-golpear-y-huir-de-un-coche-estacionado/) - El atropello y fuga de un vehículo estacionado o desocupado en Colorado es un delito menor de tráfico de clase 2. Las sanciones incluyen de 10 a 90 días de cárcel y/o $150 a $300. - [What is the penalty for hit & run of a parked car in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/what-is-the-penalty-for-hit-and-run-of-a-parked-car/) - Hit and run of a parked or unoccupied vehicle in Colorado is a class 2 traffic misdemeanor. Penalties include 10 to 90 days in jail and/or $150 to $300. - [¿Cuáles son las ventajas y desventajas de renunciar a una audiencia preliminar?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/cuales-son-las-ventajas-y-desventajas-de-renunciar-a-una-audiencia-preliminar/) - Ventajas de renunciar a una audiencia preliminar Pros de renunciar a su derecho a una audiencia preliminar incluyen: evitar preservar el testimonio de testigos hostiles que luego podrían usarse en el juicio, retrasar el examen de los testigos del estado con la esperanza de que no estén disponibles para testificar en el juicio (quizás porque - [My lawyer told me to waive preliminary hearing. Should I?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/what-are-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-waiving-a-preliminary-hearing/) - Whether it is to your advantage to waive your preliminary hearing depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Your attorney can help you decide. - [Cómo retractarse exitosamente de una declaración de violencia doméstica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/retirar-una-declaracion/) - Retirar ("retractarse") su declaración de violencia doméstica no hará que automáticamente se desestime el caso penal, especialmente si los fiscales tienen otras pruebas de que ocurrió abuso. Además, la policía podría arrestarlo por dar declaraciones falsas, obstrucción a la justicia, perjurio, o incluso desacato si no se presenta al juicio. Para reducir las probabilidades de - [How to Recant a Statement in a Domestic Violence Case](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/retract-a-statement/) - Taking back ("recanting") your domestic violence claim will not automatically cause the criminal case to be dropped - especially if the D.A. has other evidence. - ["Conspiración para cometer asesinato" - ¿Cómo se define?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/conspiracion-para-cometer-asesinato/) - La mayoría de los estados dicen que eres culpable del delito de conspiración para cometer asesinato si: acuerdas con una o más personas matar intencional e ilegalmente a alguien, y al menos una de las personas involucradas comete algún acto para promover el acuerdo. Dependiendo de tu caso, puedes enfrentar las mismas penas por conspiración - ["Conspiracy to Commit Murder" – How is it Defined?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/conspiracy-to-commit-murder/) - In general, conspiracy to commit murder is agreeing with at least one other person to kill a human being and taking a step towards committing the murder. - [¿Es el robo un delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-el-robo-un-delito-grave/) - Sí, el robo generalmente se procesa como un delito grave. Sin embargo, la mayoría de los estados clasifican dos grados diferentes de robo. El grado menos grave puede ser un delito menor en algunos casos raros. Los acusados también pueden evitar una condena por delito grave mediante un acuerdo de culpabilidad. Esto a menudo se - [Is "Robbery" a felony? A criminal defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-robbery-a-felony/) - Yes, robbery is generally prosecuted as a felony offense. However, most states classify two different degrees of robbery. The less-severe degree may be a misdemeanor in some rare cases. Defendants may also be able to avoid a felony conviction through a plea deal. This is often done by pleading guilty to the crime of theft. What - [¿Es un DUI con accidente pero sin lesiones aún más grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/dui-con-accidente-sin-lesiones/) - Probablemente enfrente penas más severas por DUI si conduce ebrio y contribuye a un accidente de coche (en comparación con conducir bajo la influencia y evitar una colisión). Las penas por DUI también probablemente serán más severas si usted contribuye a causar un accidente por DUI y el accidente resulta en que alguien resulte herido - [DUI With Accident But No Injury – Is It Still More Serious?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dui-with-accident-no-injury/) - You will likely face more severe DUI penalties if you drive drunk and contribute to a car accident (as opposed to if you drive drunk and avoid a collision). - [Sentencia por intento de homicidio - ¿Qué enfrenta un acusado?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/intento-asesinatos-sentencia/) - El intento de asesinato es un delito grave que, dependiendo de los hechos de su caso y del estado en el que ocurrió su delito, podría resultar en una sentencia de cadena perpetua. Como su nombre indica, un intento de asesinato es intentar - y fallar - en matar a un ser humano. Tenga en - [Attempted Murder Sentence - What is a Defendant Facing?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/attempted-murders-sentence/) - Attempted murder is a serious felony that, depending on the facts of your case and the state in which your crime took place, could result in a life sentence. - [¿A qué países pueden viajar los delincuentes sexuales?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/a-que-paises-pueden-viajar-los-delincuentes-sexuales/) - Los delincuentes sexuales registrados pueden ir a cualquier lugar que no realice una verificación de antecedentes penales antes de permitirles ingresar. Muy pocos países realizan verificaciones de antecedentes. - [What countries can sex offenders travel to?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-countries-can-sex-offenders-travel-to/) - Registered sex offenders can go anywhere that does not do a criminal background check before letting them enter. Very few countries run background checks. - [¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en obtener una fecha de tribunal para un delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-tiempo-se-tarda-en-obtener-una-fecha-de-audiencia-para-un-delito-grave/) - Una lectura de cargos es el primer procedimiento formal en un caso penal. Para cargos de delito grave, la lectura de cargos generalmente debe ocurrir dentro de las 48 horas posteriores a su arresto si está detenido. Si no está detenido, entonces el procedimiento típicamente debe realizarse “sin demora innecesaria.” En cuanto a una fecha - [How long does it take to get a court date for a felony?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-court-date-for-a-felony/) - If you remain in custody after your arrest, you should get an arraignment within 48 hours. If you get released, the arraignment may be weeks later. - [¿Es legal grabar una conversación en California? (Explicación de las leyes de grabación de California)](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-criminal/es-ilegal-grabar-a-alguien-sin-consentimiento-en-california/) - California es un estado de "consentimiento de dos partes", lo que significa que es ilegal grabar una conversación sin el consentimiento de todas las partes involucradas. - [Cuándo NO firmar un acuerdo de finiquito - 5 Ejemplos](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuando-no-firmar-un-acuerdo-de-severancia/) - No tienes ninguna obligación legal de firmar un acuerdo de indemnización (también llamado acuerdo de separación). Consulta con un abogado experimentado en leyes laborales antes de firmar uno. - [5 armas legales de "autodefensa" en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/armas-legales-de-autodefensa-en-california/) - 1) aerosol de pimienta, 2) pistolas eléctricas/taser, 3) ciertos cuchillos, como un cuchillo plegable no automático, 4) alarmas personales, y 5) ciertas armas de fuego, como pistolas. - [Is it illegal to record someone in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/criminal-defense/is-it-illegal-to-record-someone-without-consent-in-california/) - California is a "two-party consent" state, meaning that it is illegal to record a conversation without the consent of all parties involved. - [When NOT to sign a severance agreement - 5 Examples](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/when-not-to-sign-a-severance-agreement/) - You are under no legal obligation to sign a severance (also called a separation) agreement. Consult with an experienced labor law attorney before signing one. - [5 "Self Defense Weapons" That Are Legal in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/legal-self-defense-weapons-in-california/) - 1) pepper spray, 2) stun guns/tasers, 3) certain knives, such as a non-switchblade folding knife, 4) personal alarms, and 5) certain guns, such as handguns. - [¿Qué son los "Delitos de Intención Específica"? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuales-son-los-delitos-de-intencion-especifica/) - Delitos de intención específica son delitos menores o delitos graves donde un fiscal debe probar (más allá de toda duda razonable) que usted tuvo la intención de cometer un daño determinado. Esto significa que una intención específica es un elemento necesario del delito en sí. Ejemplos de delitos de intención específica son: robo con allanamiento, - [What are "Specific Intent Crimes"? A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-are-specific-intent-crimes/) - Specific intent crimes are offenses where the D.A. must prove you intended to commit a certain harm. Specific intent is a necessary element of the crime itself. - [¿Es ilegal salir con un menor?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-ilegal-salir-con-un-menor/) - Si la relación no es sexual, generalmente no es ilegal salir con un menor. Si la relación involucra contacto sexual, las edades de las partes importan. - [Is it illegal to date a minor? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-it-illegal-to-date-a-minor/) - If the relationship is not sexual, it is generally not illegal to date a minor. If the relationship involves sexual contact, the ages of the parties matter. - [3 posibles consecuencias de una violación de la libertad condicional por delito grave](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/consecuencias-por-una-violacion-de-la-probacion-felonica/) - Después de una violación de libertad condicional por delito grave en California, el juez puede restablecer la libertad condicional, modificar los términos o revocar la libertad condicional y enviarlo a prisión. - [3 Consequences of a Felony Probation Violation in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/consequences-for-a-felony-probation-violation/) - After a violation of felony probation in California, the judge can reinstate probation, modify the terms, or revoke probation and send you to prison. - [Condenado por un delito menor - 5 Consecuencias Típicas](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/condenado-por-un-delito-menor/) - Las 5 consecuencias típicas más comunes de una condena por delito menor son: una multa, tiempo en la cárcel, libertad condicional por delito menor, posible pérdida de derechos sobre armas, y consecuencias negativas en el empleo. La mayoría de los estados definen un “delito menor” como un crimen para el cual la pena máxima no - [Convicted of a Misdemeanor – 5 Typical Consequences](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/convicted-of-a-misdemeanor/) - The 5 most typical consequences of a misdemeanor conviction are: a fine, jail time, misdemeanor probation, possible loss of gun rights, and negative employment consequences. Most states define a “misdemeanor” as a crime for which the maximum sentence is no more than one year in county jail. A misdemeanor is a less serious crime than - [Responsabilidad estricta vs Negligencia - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/responsabilidad-estricta-vs-negligencia/) - En casos de negligencia, debe demostrar que el acusado tuvo la culpa porque actuó sin el debido cuidado o incumplió un deber de cuidado. En casos de responsabilidad objetiva, solo debe demostrar que el acusado causó sus lesiones, no que haya actuado de manera deficiente. ¿Cómo gano un caso de negligencia? Para ganar un caso - [Strict Liability vs Negligence - What's the difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/strict-liability-vs-negligence/) - In negligence cases, you have to show that the defendant was at fault because he or she acted without due care or breached a duty of care. In strict liability cases, you only have to show that the defendant caused your injuries - not that he or she acted in any sort of deficient manner. - [¿Es ilegal mentirle a la policía? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-ilegal-mentir-a-la-policia/) - Es ilegal mentir a la policía en algunas circunstancias. Es un delito mentir sobre su identidad a un oficial de la ley durante una parada de tráfico o mientras se le arresta. Presentar un informe policial falso también es un delito. Sin embargo, la infracción más grave es el perjurio, que puede ser un delito - [Is it illegal to lie to the police? A defense attorney explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-it-illegal-to-lie-to-the-police/) - It is illegal to lie to the police in some circumstances. It is a crime to lie about your identity to a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop or while being placed under arrest. Filing a false police report is also a crime. The most serious offense, however, is perjury, which can be a - [Casos de Homicidio Involuntario - 10 Ejemplos Comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-homicidio-involuntario/) - Diez ejemplos de homicidio involuntario son matar a alguien sin intención: mientras se envían mensajes de texto y se conduce un vehículo, mientras se excede la velocidad o se comete otra infracción de tráfico, mientras se conduce bajo la influencia (DUI) de alcohol o drogas, al disparar accidentalmente un arma de fuego en una discusión, - [Involuntary Manslaughter Cases - 10 Common Examples](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/involuntary-manslaughter-examples/) - Discussion of what constitutes the crime of involuntary manslaughter, which is nearly always a prosecuted as a felony carrying prison. - [¿Puedo demandar al salón por quemadura de cama de bronceado?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/quemadura-de-cama-bronceadora/) - Puedes demandar al salón por una quemadura de cama de bronceado si la negligencia del salón o de sus empleados causó tus lesiones. Esto puede ocurrir si, por ejemplo, la cama de bronceado no estaba debidamente mantenida o si un empleado olvidó terminar tu sesión de bronceado. Las lesiones por quemaduras en camas de bronceado - [I got burned in a tanning bed. Can I sue the salon?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/tanning-bed-burn/) - Tanning salon customers who sustain injuries may have grounds to sue the business for damages, including medical bills, emotional distress, and lost wages. - [¿Qué sucede después de que se ejecuta una orden de registro?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-sucede-despues-de-que-se-ejecuta-una-orden-de-busca/) - Después de que se ha ejecutado una orden de registro, las fuerzas del orden generalmente tienen que hacer cinco cosas: asegurar el lugar, notificar a la parte objetivo de la búsqueda, proporcionar un recibo de todo lo que se incautó, devolver la orden al magistrado que la emitió, y mantener cualquier propiedad incautada bajo custodia - [What happens after a search warrant is executed?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-after-a-search-warrant-is-executed/) - After a search warrant, police must secure the premises, notify the targeted party, provide a receipt, return the warrant, & hold any seized items until trial. - [¿Cuáles son los "términos de la libertad condicional" en un caso criminal de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/cuales-son-los-terminos-de-la-libertad-condicional-en-un-caso-criminal-de-nevada/) - En los casos penales de Nevada, los términos de libertad condicional son condiciones que estás legalmente obligado a cumplir mientras cumples tu sentencia fuera de la cárcel. - [What are the "terms of probation" in a Nevada criminal case?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/what-are-the-terms-of-probation-in-a-nevada-criminal-case/) - In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are conditions that you are legally required to adhere to while serving your sentence outside of jail. - [SB 1100 prohíbe la venta de un arma de fuego a una persona menor de 21 años de edad.](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/sb-1100-prohibe-la-venta-de-una-arma-de-fuego-a-una-persona-menor-de-21-anos-de-edad/) - El Proyecto de Ley del Senado 1100 fue firmado como ley por el Gobernador Brown en septiembre de 2018. El proyecto prohíbe la venta o transferencia de cualquier arma de fuego por parte de un distribuidor autorizado a cualquier persona menor de 21 años. Sin embargo, el SB 1100 sí proporciona algunas excepciones a esta - [SB 1100 prohibits the sale of a firearm to a person under 21 years of age](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/sb-1100-prohibits-the-sale-of-a-firearm-to-a-person-under-21-years-of-age/) - Senate Bill 1100 was signed into law by Gov. Brown in September 2018. The bill prohibits the sale or transfer of any firearm by a licensed dealer to any person under 21 years of age. SB 1100 does provide a few exceptions though to this general prohibition. For example, the bill does not apply to - [¿Cuándo puedo demandar a mi empleador por una lesión en el trabajo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puedo-demandar-a-mi-empleador-por-una-lesion-en-el-trabajo/) - En casos limitados, puedes demandar a tu empleador si has resultado herido en el trabajo. Sin embargo, para la mayoría de lesiones laborales, la compensación laboral es el único recurso disponible. - [Can I sue my California employer for an injury on the job?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-i-sue-my-employer-for-an-injury-on-the-job/) - In limited cases, you can sue your employer if you have been hurt on the job. For most work injuries, however, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy. - [¿Cuánto puedo demandar por un accidente de Uber?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reclamos-de-accidentes-de-uber/) - Como víctima de un accidente de Uber, puede presentar una demanda para buscar una compensación por todos sus daños legales. Esa compensación puede valer desde unos pocos miles de dólares hasta más de $1,000,000, dependiendo de la naturaleza y gravedad de las lesiones. Rara vez verá que su compensación se reduzca por su parte de - [Uber Accident Claims - How much can I sue for?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/uber-accident-claims/) - As a victim in an Uber accident, you can bring a claim to seek compensation for all of your legal damages. That compensation can be worth anywhere between a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000, depending on the nature and severity of the injuries. You will rarely see your compensation reduced for your share of - [Lyft Lawsuits in California - 4 Most Common Grounds](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/lyft-lawsuits-in-california/) - The ridesharing company Lyft is facing numerous lawsuits in California. 4 of the most common grounds are: car accidents caused by Lyft drivers that hurt others on the road, sexual assaults committed by Lyft drivers on passengers, misclassification of Lyft drivers as independent contractors, and wage theft from that misclassification. All of these claims are - [Demandas de Uber en California - Las 4 más comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/demanda-de-uber-california/) - Uber enfrenta cuatro tipos diferentes de demandas en California: reclamaciones por lesiones personales por accidentes automovilísticos causados por sus conductores, alegaciones de que conductores de Uber agredieron sexualmente a pasajeros, demandas basadas en la supuesta clasificación errónea de conductores por parte de Uber, alegando que Uber les debe salarios atrasados y sanciones civiles, y acciones - [Uber Lawsuits in California - The 4 Most Common](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/uber-lawsuit-california/) - Uber is facing four different types of lawsuits in California: personal injury claims for car accidents caused by its drivers, allegations that Uber drivers sexually assaulted passengers, lawsuits based on Uber’s alleged misclassification of drivers, claiming say that Uber owes them back wages and civil penalties, and class actions over Uber’s misclassification of drivers as - [¿Cómo demostrar la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-demostrar-la-discriminacion-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo/) - Puede probar la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo proporcionando evidencia de que está ocurriendo. Esto puede incluir testimonios de compañeros de trabajo, correos electrónicos discriminatorios de supervisores, prácticas laborales problemáticas o casi cualquier otra cosa. Siempre que algo muestre, o incluso sugiera, que su lugar de trabajo es discriminatorio, puede usarse para probar una - [How to Prove Discrimination in The Workplace](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-do-you-prove-discrimination-in-the-workplace/) - You can prove discrimination in the workplace by providing evidence that it is taking place. This can include testimony from coworkers, discriminatory emails from supervisors, problematic employment practices, or almost anything else. As long as something shows, or even suggests, that your workplace is discriminatory, it can be used to prove a workplace discrimination claim. - [¿Qué califica como un ambiente laboral hostil?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuales-califican-como-un-ambiente-laboral-hostil/) - Generalmente, el comportamiento inapropiado en el lugar de trabajo que es grave o generalizado califica como un ambiente laboral hostil. El comportamiento en el lugar de trabajo es inapropiado si equivale a acoso. La conducta puede ser acoso si se dirige a un rasgo protegido de alguien y es no deseada. Si el ambiente laboral - [What qualifies as a hostile work environment?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-qualifies-as-a-hostile-work-environment/) - Generally, inappropriate workplace behavior that is either severe or pervasive qualifies as a hostile working environment. Workplace behavior is inappropriate if it amounts to harassment. Conduct can be harassment if it targets someone’s protected trait and is unwelcome. If the hostile working environment was created by your supervisor, you may be able to hold your - [Leyes de accidentes de camiones de Nevada - ¿A quién puedo demandar?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/existe-un-estatuto-de-accidentes-de-camiones-de-nevada/) - Los camiones suelen ser vehículos comerciales. Tras un accidente, es posible que pueda demandar a la empresa propietaria del camión, que tendrá más recursos económicos que el conductor del camión que causó el choque. Nevada no tiene un estatuto específico respecto a los accidentes de camiones. En cambio, las leyes generales de lesiones personales que - [Nevada Truck Accident Laws - Whom can I sue?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-nevada-truck-accident-statute/) - Following a truck accident, you may be able to sue the company that owns the truck, which will have deeper pockets than the truck driver who caused the crash. - [¿Existe un plazo de prescripción para los accidentes de camiones en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/hay-un-plazo-de-prescripcion-para-accidentes-de-camiones-en-nevada/) - El plazo de prescripción para presentar una demanda tras un accidente de camión en Nevada es de dos años después del accidente.1 La regla de dos años se aplica ya sea que esté demandando por negligencia por lesiones personales, muerte por negligencia, o responsabilidad por productos. Dos años no es mucho tiempo. Los abogados de - [Is there a statute of limitations for truck accidents in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-statute-of-limitations-for-truck-accidents-in-nevada/) - The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit following a truck accident in Nevada is two years after the accident.1 The two-year rule applies whether you are suing for personal injury negligence, wrongful death, or products liability. Two years is not very long. Truck accident law attorneys need time to gather all the applicable evidence, - [¿Cómo puedo obtener una liberación de la supervisión de por vida en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/como-puedo-obtener-una-liberacion-de-la-supervision-de-por-vida-en-nevada/) - Para ser liberado de la supervisión de por vida en Nevada, necesitaría presentar una petición de liberación ante el tribunal que impuso la sentencia, o ante la Junta de Comisionados de Libertad Condicional de Nevada. Solo el tribunal que dictó la sentencia o la Junta de Libertad Condicional tienen autoridad para conceder dicha petición. ¿Califico - [How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/how-can-i-get-a-release-from-lifetime-supervision-in-nevada/) - To be released from lifetime supervision in Nevada, you would need to submit a petition for release to the court that imposed the sentence, or to the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Only the sentencing court or the Parole Board have authority to grant such a petition. Do I qualify for early release from lifetime - [Undercover Solicitation Stings in Las Vegas - Is it entrapment?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/are-undercover-solicitation-stings-entrapment-las-vegas-nevada/) - Discussion of when Las Vegas police deception crosses the line into entrapment during undercover stings to catch people in the act of soliciting prostitution. - [¿Es la prostitución legal en alguna parte de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/prostitucion/es-la-prostitucion-legal-en-alguna-parte-de-colorado/) - No existe algo como la "prostitución legal" en Colorado. La prostitución es ilegal en todas las ciudades, condados y áreas no incorporadas de Colorado. Algunas personas creen erróneamente que la prostitución es legal en la región de Pikes Peak porque la policía tiende a no reprimir a las trabajadoras sexuales allí. Sin embargo, la policía - [Is there legal prostitution anywhere in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/prostitution/is-prostitution-legal-anywhere-in-colorado/) - https://youtu.be/Ez0K8mOr9lk There is no such thing as "legal prostitution" in Colorado. Prostitution is illegal in all Colorado cities, counties and unincorporated areas. Some people mistakenly believe that prostitution is legal in the Pikes Peak region because police tend not to crack down on sex workers there. Still, police will investigate if they get reports of - [¿Qué es una "Moción de Franks" y Audiencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/garantia/que-significa-recorrer-una-garantia-que-es-una-mocion-de-franks/) - Una moción Franks solicita al tribunal una audiencia Franks, donde puedes impugnar la veracidad del affidavit en apoyo de una orden de registro. - [What is a "Franks Motion" and Hearing?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/warrant/what-does-it-mean-to-traverse-a-warrant-what-is-a-franks-motion/) - A Franks motion asks the court for a Franks hearing, where you can contest the truthfulness of the affidavit in support of a search warrant. - [Tipos de órdenes - 5 comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/tipos-de-ordenes/) - Encontramos que hay mucha confusión sobre los diferentes tipos de órdenes judiciales. Por ejemplo, una orden de arresto es completamente diferente de una orden de registro. En este artículo, intentaremos proporcionar alguna aclaración. Hay cinco tipos comunes de órdenes judiciales utilizadas en el sistema de justicia penal. Estos son: una orden de arresto, una orden - [Types of Warrants – 5 That Are The Most Common](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/types-of-warrants/) - We find that there is alot of confusion out there about the different types of warrants. For example, a bench warrant is entirely different from a search warrant. In this article, we will try to provide some clarification. There are five common types of warrants used in the criminal justice system. These are: an arrest - [¿Qué drogas recreativas son legales en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/cuales-drogas-son-legales-en-colorado/) - En Colorado, los adultos de 21 años o más pueden poseer y usar hasta dos onzas de marihuana y hasta seis plantas de marihuana (aunque solo tres pueden ser plantas maduras y en floración). A partir de octubre de 2024, los adultos de 21 años o más también pueden poseer, cultivar y usar hongos mágicos, - [What recreational drugs are legal in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/what-drugs-are-legal-in-colorado/) - In Colorado, adults 21 or older can possess and use up to two ounces of marijuana. As of October of 2024, adults 21 or older can also possess magic mushrooms. - [Audiencias de Consentimiento Expreso en Colorado - 5 Cosas Clave que Debes Saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/audiencias-de-consentimiento-expreso/) - Al igual que puedes tener un juicio penal para luchar contra los cargos de DUI, también puedes tener un juicio del DMV - "una audiencia de consentimiento expreso" - para luchar contra la revocación de la licencia. - ["Express Consent Hearing" in Colorado - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/express-consent-hearings/) - Just like you can have a criminal trial to fight DUI charges, you can also have a DMV trial - "an express consent hearing" - to fight the license revocation. - [¿Cuál es la Ley de Vonnie y cómo se aplica en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/acoso/que-es-la-ley-vonnie-y-como-se-aplica-en-colorado/) - Si es arrestado por acoso en Colorado, la Ley de Vonnie requiere que comparezca ante un juez antes de pagar la fianza. Esto puede tomar varios días, lo que asegura que permanezca bajo custodia y alejado de la presunta víctima. La Ley de Vonnie lleva el nombre de Vonnie Flores, quien en 2010 fue asesinada - [What is Vonnie's Law and how does it apply in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/stalking/what-is-vonnies-law-and-how-does-it-apply-in-colorado/) - Learn how Vonnie’s Law requires a judge’s review before bail release in stalking cases. Also learn about CRS 18‑3‑602's elements, penalties and defenses. - [¿Cuánto tiempo permanecen los puntos en su licencia en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cuanto-tiempo-los-puntos-permanecen-en-su-licencia-en-nevada/) - Los puntos de demérito en Nevada permanecen en tu licencia de conducir por 12 meses antes de desaparecer. Acumular 12 o más puntos en un período de 12 meses generalmente provoca una suspensión de licencia de seis meses por parte del DMV de Nevada. Aunque usualmente puedes obtener una licencia restringida después de tres meses. - [How long do points stay on your license in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-long-do-points-stay-on-your-license-in-nevada/) - Nevada demerit points remain on your driver's license for 12 months before disappearing. Accruing 12 or more points in a 12-month period of time typically triggers a six-month license suspension by the Nevada DMV. Though you can usually get a restricted license after three months. Here are five things to know: Most moving violations carry - [Leyes de vagancia en Las Vegas - 3 situaciones en las que es un delito](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/3-situaciones-donde-vagar-es-un-delito-en-las-vegas/) - En Nevada, se le puede acusar de merodeo por cualquiera de las siguientes razones: estar en lugares donde se reúnen niños, o permanecer en un área de casino o estar en un bar siendo menor de 21 años, o estar en o cerca de baños públicos con el fin de solicitar sexo o infringir la - ["Loitering" in Las Vegas - 3 Situations Where It's a Crime](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/3-situations-where-loitering-is-a-crime-in-las-vegas/) - Nevada loitering crimes including hanging out where children gather, being under 21 at a casino or bar, or being in or near public restrooms to break the law. - [7 pasos para obtener la eliminación temprana de un IID en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/dui/colorado-como-temprano-iid/) - Si fue condenado por un primer DUI en Colorado con un BAC < 0.15%, el DMV puede levantar su requisito de 9 meses de IID después de solo 120 días si ha sido cumplido. - [How can I get early removal of an IID in Colorado? 7 Steps](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/dui/colorado-how-to-early-iid/) - If you were convicted of a 1st DUI in Colorado with a BAC < 0.15%, the DMV may lift your 9-month IID requirement after only 120 days if you have been compliant. - [¿Cuánto tiempo tienes que tener un SR22 en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/cuanto-tiempo-tienes-que-tener-un-sr22-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, debe mantener seguro SR-22 por tres (3) años como condición para restablecer su licencia de conducir. Luego, si deja que su seguro de auto caduque antes de que pasen los tres años, el requisito de tres años comienza de nuevo. El seguro SR 22 debe mantenerse durante tres años. ¿Qué es el seguro - [How long do you have to have an SR22 in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/how-long-do-you-have-to-have-an-sr22-in-nevada/) - If you are required to obtain SR-22 insurance in Nevada as a condition of reinstating your driver's license, you must keep the SR-22 insurance for three years. - [Can I be arrested or sued for cheating at a casino in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-i-be-arrested-or-sued-for-cheating-at-a-casino/) - In Nevada, cheating at a casino is both a crime under NRS 465.083 and grounds for a lawsuit. Counting cards is lawful, but it can get you banned from a casino. - [What is the "wholesale promotion of obscenity" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-the-wholesale-promotion-of-obscenity/) - Colorado Revised Statute 18-7-102 prohibits the wholesale promotion of obscenity. This is knowingly distributing obscene material for the purpose of resale. - [¿Lesionado en una piscina en Las Vegas? 3 partes a las que puedes demandar](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/lesionado-en-una-piscina-las-vegas/) - En 2022, 10 niños de 14 años o menos murieron por ahogamiento en piscinas del condado de Clark según el Distrito de Salud del Sur de Nevada. Ocho de esos niños tenían cuatro años o menos. El CDC estima que 1.25 de cada 100,000 personas en Nevada sufren muertes por ahogamiento.1 Los ahogamientos no son - [Injured in a Las Vegas swimming pool? 3 parties you can sue](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/injured-in-a-swimming-pool-las-vegas/) - In 2022, 10 children ages 14 and younger died by drowning in Clark County swimming pools according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Eight of those children were four years old or younger. The CDC estimates that 1.25 of every 100,000 people in Nevada suffer drowning deaths.1 Drownings are not the only swimming pool injuries - [Dangerous Flooring Lawsuits in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dangerous-flooring-lawsuits-in-nevada/) - To recover money for dangerous flooring injuries, victims can bring negligence and/or products liability claims against the responsible parties. - [¿Qué es CLETS? (Sistema de Telecomunicaciones de Aplicación de la Ley de California)](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-clets/) - CLETS brinda a los departamentos de policía acceso a bases de datos nacionales mantenidas por el Buró Federal de Investigaciones, el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de CA y otros. - [¿Puedes viajar a México con un DUI? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puedes-viajar-a-mexico-con-una-dui/) - Generalmente se puede viajar a México incluso si ha sido condenado por DUI o DWI en los Estados Unidos. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que los funcionarios de inmigración mexicanos pueden negarle la entrada si ha sido acusado o condenado por un "delito grave" en México o en otro lugar.1 Los "delitos graves" incluyen todos - [Recuperar tu licencia después de un DUI - Cómo hacerlo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-recuperar-su-licencia-despues-de-una-dui-en-california/) - La reinstalación requerirá tres cosas: 1) completar la escuela de DUI, 2) presentar prueba de responsabilidad financiera al DMV, y 3) pagar al DMV una tarifa de reemisión. - [What is CLETS? (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System)](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-clets/) - CLETS gives police departments access to national databases maintained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the CA Department of Motor Vehicles, and others. - [Ginecólogos y abuso sexual: Cuando un médico cruza la línea](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/agresion-sexual/ginecologos-y-agresion-sexual-cuando-un-medico-cruza-la-linea/) - Muchas mujeres están resignadas a una experiencia incómoda cuando van al ginecólogo. Pero, ¿qué pasa cuando un médico se aprovecha de la vulnerabilidad de una paciente? Cada año, un número sorprendente de médicos son acusados de agresión sexual y/o invasión de la privacidad. Entonces, ¿cuándo exactamente cruza la línea el comportamiento de un médico? ¿Hubo - [Gynecologists and Sexual Battery: When a Doctor Crosses the Line](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sexual-assault/gynecologists-and-sexual-battery-when-a-doctor-crosses-the-line/) - Many women are resigned to an uncomfortable experience when they go to the gynecologist. But what happens when a doctor takes advantage of a patient's vulnerability? Every year, a surprising number of doctors are accused of sexual battery and/or invasion of privacy. So when exactly does a doctor's behavior cross the line? Was there intent? It is - [¿Quién es responsable de las lesiones deportivas escolares?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/lesiones-personales/quien-es-responsable-de-las-lesiones-deportivas-escolares/) - Cualquier tipo de participación en un deporte escolar conlleva cierto grado de riesgo de lesión. Sin embargo, si los funcionarios escolares no crean un ambiente seguro para que los niños participen en deportes organizados, puede ocurrir una lesión grave. Si su hijo ha resultado lesionado mientras participaba en un deporte escolar, es posible que pueda - [¿Qué es "res ipsa loquitur" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/lesiones-personales/lesiones-personales-101-que-es-res-ipsa-loquitur-en-california/) - En California, el principio de res ipsa loquitur te permite demostrar que la negligencia de alguien causó tus lesiones por el hecho de que no hay otra explicación razonable. - [Who is Responsible for School Sports Injuries?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/personal-injury/who-is-responsible-for-school-sports-injuries/) - Any type of involvement in a school sport comes with some degree of risk of injury. However, if school officials fail to create a safe environment for children to participate in organized sports, a serious injury can occur. If your child has been injured while participating in a school sport, you may be able to - [What is "res ipsa loquitur" in California law?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/personal-injury/personal-injury-101-what-is-res-ipsa-loquitur-in-california/) - In California, the principle of res ipsa loquitur lets you prove someone's negligence caused your injuries by the fact there is no other reasonable explanation. - [¿Un delincuente puede poseer un arma en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-un-delincuente-poseer-un-arma-en-california/) - Si eres condenado por un delito grave, pierdes tus derechos de posesión de armas en California. Es un delito grave en sí mismo que un delincuente posea, compre, reciba o tenga en su posesión un arma de fuego. - [Can a felon own a gun in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-a-felon-own-a-gun-in-california/) - If you get convicted of a felony offense, you lose your gun rights in California. It is itself a felony for a felon to own, buy, receive, or possess a firearm. - [¿Cuál es la jurisdicción de la Patrulla de Carreteras de California (CHP)?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/patrulla-de-carreteras-de-california-chp-jurisdiccion/) - Acabas de ser citado por exceso de velocidad en una carretera rural de California por un oficial de la CHP. ¿Puede ser esto correcto? ¿No es la CHP responsable solo de supervisar las principales autopistas de California? La Patrulla de Caminos de California generalmente puede ejercer su autoridad policial en cualquier lugar del Estado de - [What is the Jurisdiction of the California Highway Patrol (CHP)?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-highway-patrol-chp-jurisdiction/) - You were just cited for speeding on a rural California road by a CHP officer. Can this be right? Isn’t the CHP just responsible for overseeing California’s major highways? The California Highway Patrol can generally exercise its law enforcement authority anywhere in the State of California. The CHP has primary patrol jurisdiction over the following: - [Trabajo de bajo esfuerzo - 5 Ejemplos en Casos de Compensación de Trabajadores](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/de-servicio-ligero/) - En un caso de compensación laboral, el término trabajo ligero se refiere a una asignación de trabajo modificada que es menos física o mentalmente exigente que las tareas normales de un trabajador. - [¿Es el “fraude de devolución” un delito en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/fraude/es-el-fraude-de-devolucion-un-delito-en-california/) - Fraude de devoluciones es una actividad que puede llevar a la presentación de cargos por robo o hurto en California. Los esquemas de fraude de devoluciones más comunes implican la devolución de mercancía robada o alterada a cambio de efectivo o crédito en la tienda. Estos incluyen: Fraude de recibos—usar recibos falsificados, encontrados o alterados - [Light Duty - 5 Examples in Worker's Compensation Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/light-duty/) - In a workers' compensation case, the term light duty refers to a modified job assignment that is less physically or mentally demanding than a worker’s normal duties. - [Is "Return Fraud" a Crime in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/fraud/is-return-fraud-a-crime-in-california/) - Return fraud is activity which can lead to the filing of theft or shoplifting charges in California. The most common return fraud schemes involve the return of stolen or altered merchandise for cash or store credit. These include: Receipt fraud—using forged, found, or altered receipts to return stolen items, Price switching—switching price tags or labels, - ["Pago por servicio de guardia" en California - ¿Qué es y cuáles son mis derechos?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/pago-de-guardia-en-california/) - En California, los empleados no exentos pueden tener derecho a recibir pago por "estar de guardia" o "en espera" por las horas en las que no están trabajando, pero aún bajo el control de su empleador. - [¿Cuál es el plazo de prescripción para la agresión sexual infantil en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/prescripcion-de-delitos-de-abuso-infantil/) - En California, el plazo de prescripción penal para abusos sexuales a menores puede ser entre un año y para siempre. Cambios recientes en la ley han permitido a los fiscales presentar cargos en cualquier momento en algunos casos. La naturaleza específica de las acusaciones determinará cuánto tiempo tiene la policía para iniciar un caso particular. - ["On-Call Pay" in California - What is it & what are my rights?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/on-call-pay-in-california/) - In California, non-exempt employees may be entitled to “on-call” or “standby” pay for hours spent not working, but still under their employer’s control. - [The Statute of Limitations for Child Molestation in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/statute-of-limitations-on-child-molestation/) - In California, the criminal statute of limitations for child molestation can be between one year and forever depending on the circumstances of the case. - [¿Cómo anular una orden de arresto en Arizona?](https://cldg.legal/es/az/blog/como-anular-una-orden-de-arresto-en-arizona/) - La mejor manera de anular una orden de arresto judicial de Arizona es contratar a un abogado para presentar una "moción para anular" ante el tribunal. Los jueces usualmente anulan las órdenes de arresto judicial siempre que la persona no tenga un historial largo de ausencias en la corte. Y en muchos casos, el abogado - [How to quash a bench warrant in Arizona](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/how-to-quash-a-bench-warrant-in-arizona/) - The best way to recall an Arizona bench warrant is to retain an attorney to file a "motion to quash" with the court. Judges usually quash bench warrants as long as the person does not have a long history of missing court. And in many cases, the attorney can appear in court without the defendant - [Reclamo por lesiones personales contra el arrendador - Cómo presentar una demanda](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/demanda-contra-el-arrendador/) - Denuncias contra propietarios o edificios de apartamentos por lesiones en la propiedad de alquiler son reclamos comunes de lesiones personales. Pueden ser presentadas contra: Propietarios, Propietarios corporativos, Dueños de edificios, o Empresas de administración de propiedades. Estas demandas por lesiones personales buscan compensación por las lesiones sufridas por usted. Pueden ser presentadas si ha sido - [¿Tienes que registrar armas en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/tienes-que-registrar-armas-en-colorado/) - No necesitas registrar tus armas de fuego en Colorado. De hecho, las leyes de armas de Colorado prohíben que los departamentos de policía y los gobiernos locales mantengan registros de las personas que compran o intercambian armas de fuego. El texto completo del estatuto relevante CRS 29-11.7-102 dice: (1) Un gobierno local, incluyendo una agencia - [¿Cuáles son los requisitos para comprar una pistola en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes-de-armas/cuales-son-los-requisitos-para-comprar-una-pistola-en-colorado/) - Los cuatro requisitos para comprar un arma de fuego en Colorado incluyen: ser residente de Colorado, tener al menos 21 años, pasar una verificación de antecedentes del Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI), y observar un período de espera de tres días. En mi experiencia, una licencia de conducir válida de Colorado o una tarjeta de - [Do you have to register guns in Colorado? A Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/do-you-have-to-register-guns-in-colorado/) - You do not need to register your firearms in Colorado. Colorado prohibit police departments and local governments from keeping gun purchase/exchange records. - [What are the requirements for buying a gun in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/gun-laws/what-are-the-requirements-for-buying-a-handgun-in-colorado/) - Requirements to buy a gun in Colorado are Colorado residency, being at least 21 years old, passing CBI background check, and observing a 3-day waiting period. - [¿Qué pasa si me atrapan manejando con una licencia suspendida en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/que-pasa-si-me-pillan-conduciendo-con-una-licencia-suspendida-en-colorado/) - El término formal en Colorado para conducir con una licencia suspendida es conducir bajo restricción, abreviado DUR. En Colorado, conducir bajo restricción tras un DUI es un delito menor de tráfico clase 2 que conlleva al menos diez días de cárcel. Si su licencia fue suspendida por razones no relacionadas con DUI, entonces conducir con - [What if I'm caught driving with a suspended license in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-if-im-caught-driving-with-a-suspended-license-in-colorado/) - Colorado's formal term for driving on a suspended license is driving under restraint, abbreviated DUR. In Colorado, driving under restraint following a DUI is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense that carries at least ten days in jail. If your license was suspended for non-DUI reasons, then driving on a suspended license is a class - [¿Son legales los Escorts en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/prostitucion/son-las-escorts-legales-en-las-vegas/) - Los acompañantes son legales en Las Vegas siempre y cuando no haya intercambio de sexo por dinero. Pagar por la compañía de alguien es legal, incluso si los acompañantes están escasamente vestidos. - [Is prostitution legal in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-prostitution-legal-in-las-vegas/) - Prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas. The trading of sexual acts for something of value is illegal in Nevada counties with a population of at least 700,000. - [Are escorts legal in Las Vegas? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/prostitution/are-escorts-legal-in-las-vegas/) - Escorts are legal in Las Vegas as long as there is no trading of sex for money. Paying for someone's company is lawful, even if the escorts are scantily clad. - [¿Nevada DUI - Debería elegir una prueba de sangre o una prueba de aliento?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/deberia-tomar-una-prueba-de-aliento-o-de-sangre-si-me-detienen-por-conducir-bajo-la-influencia-de-alcohol-en-nevada/) - Depende. Tanto las pruebas de aliento como las pruebas de sangre tienen pros y contras en los casos de DUI en Nevada. 1. ¿Cuáles son los pros y contras de una prueba de aliento en Nevada? Las ventajas de una prueba de aliento en un caso de DUI en Nevada son las siguientes: los alcoholímetros - [Nevada DUI - Should I choose a blood or a breath test?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dui/should-i-take-a-breath-or-blood-test-if-i-am-pulled-over-for-a-dui-in-nevada/) - It depends. Both breath tests and blood tests have pros and cons in Nevada DUI cases. 1. What are the pros and cons of a breath test in Nevada? The advantages of a breath test in a Nevada DUI case are as follows: breathalyzers test only for alcohol, so they will not show if the - [¿Cómo puedo obtener una expulsión de una condena por violencia doméstica en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/violencia-domestica/como-puedo-obtener-la-cancelacion-de-una-condena-por-violencia-domestica-en-colorado/) - En Colorado, las condenas penales por violencia doméstica nunca pueden ser selladas ni eliminadas de su historial. Las condenas por violencia doméstica no pueden ser selladas sin importar si el caso fue por un delito grave o un delito menor, o si fue declarado culpable mediante un juicio o un acuerdo de culpabilidad. Sin embargo, los casos - [Can I expunge a domestic violence conviction in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/domestic-violence/how-can-i-get-expungement-of-a-domestic-violence-conviction-in-colorado/) - In Colorado, domestic violence convictions can never be sealed or expunged from your record. Though cases that get dismissed get automatically sealed - [¿Cuál es la edad para fumar en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/edad-de-fumar-en-nevada/) - La edad para fumar en Nevada es 21 años. El límite mínimo de edad para el tabaco fue recientemente elevado de 18 años a 21 años para alinearse con la ley federal.1 El propósito de las nuevas leyes que elevan la edad mínima estatal y federal para vender y comprar productos de tabaco es: promover - [The Legal “Smoking Age” in Nevada - 21 Years or Older](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-smoking-age/) - The Nevada smoking age is 21 years old. The minimum tobacco age limit was recently raised from 18 years old to 21 years old to align with federal law. - [10 condiciones médicas que pueden suspender la licencia de conducir de Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dui/10-condiciones-medicas-que-pueden-suspender-su-licencia-de-conducir-de-nevada/) - El DMV de Nevada puede restringir tus privilegios de manejo si eres ciego, sordo, epiléptico, sufres de una condición cardíaca grave o tienes otras condiciones serias. - [10 Medical Conditions that Can Get Your Nevada Driver's License Suspended](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dui/10-medical-conditions-that-can-get-your-nevada-drivers-license-suspended/) - Nevada DMV may restrict your driving privileges if you are blind, deaf, epileptic, suffering from a serious heart condition, or have other serious conditions. - [Indemnización por lesión en restaurante - ¿Qué puede esperar una víctima?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-indemnizacion-de-restaurante/) - Puedes esperar que los acuerdos por lesiones en restaurantes te compensen por tus daños legales. Estas son todas las pérdidas que has sufrido a causa del incidente. - [Restaurant Injury Settlement - What can a victim expect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/restaurant-injury-settlement/) - You can expect restaurant injury settlements to compensate you for your legal damages. These are all of the losses that you have sustained from the incident. - [¿Qué son los informes de investigación pre-sentencia (PSI) en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/que-son-los-informes-de-investigacion-pre-sentencia-en-nevada/) - Nevada investigaciones previas a la sentencia (PSI) son informes realizados por la División de Libertad Condicional y Libertad Vigilada (NPP) sobre cada acusado que es condenado por un delito grave. Primero, el NPP entrevista al acusado. Luego redacta el informe PSI para el tribunal, que se basa en él para determinar las penas penales y - [What are Presentence Investigation (PSI) Reports in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/what-are-presentence-investigation-reports-in-nevada/) - Nevada presentence investigations (PSIs) are reports conducted by the Division of Parole and Probation (NPP) on each defendant who gets convicted of a felony. First the NPP interviews the defendant. Then it composes the PSI report for the court, which relies on it to determine criminal sentences and whether the defendant can get probation instead - [Liberación en Colorado - ¿Cómo salir de la cárcel sin una fianza de libertad](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/o-lanzamiento-en-colorado-como-salir-de-la-carcel-sin-una-fianza/) - El mejor escenario posible tras un arresto en Colorado es ser liberado de la cárcel con una fianza de reconocimiento personal (fianza PR). Esto significa que no tienes que pagar ninguna fianza en dinero. En cambio, solo tienes que prometer presentarte a todas las futuras fechas de corte requeridas. La liberación PR también se llama - [OR Release in Colorado - How to Get Out of Jail Without a Bail Bond](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/or-release-in-colorado-how-to-get-out-of-jail-without-a-bail-bond/) - The best-case scenario after a Colorado arrest is being released on a personal recognizance bond, which means you do not have to put up any bail bond money. - [Pagos más altos para las víctimas de accidentes de automóvil en el futuro de Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/accidentes-de-coche/mayores-pagos-para-las-victimas-de-accidentes-de-coche-en-el-futuro-de-nevada/) - La cantidad de cobertura de seguro de automóvil que los conductores de Nevada están obligados a tener está aumentando sustancialmente. A partir del próximo año, el 1 de julio de 2018, la cobertura mínima requerida de responsabilidad civil de auto aumentará de $15,000 a $25,000 por lesiones o muerte de una persona. Para lesiones o - [Higher Payouts for Car Accident Victims in Nevada’s Future](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/car-accidents/higher-payouts-for-car-accident-victims-in-nevadas-future/) - The amount of car insurance coverage that Nevada drivers are required to have is increasing substantially. Beginning next year on July 1, 2018, the minimum required auto liability coverage is increasing from $15,000 to $25,000 for the injury or death of one person. For the injury or death of two or more people, the minimum - [10 Armas ilegales que no puedes tener en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/armas-ilegales-en-colorado-10-que-no-puedes-tener/) - La ley de Colorado prohíbe la posesión consciente de las siguientes 10 armas (con algunas excepciones): 1. Ametralladoras 2. Subametralladoras (SMGs) 3. Escopetas Cortas 4. Rifles Cortos 5. Pistolas de Gas 6. Silenciadores de Armas de Fuego 7. Dispositivos Destructivos 8. Cuchillos Balísticos 9. Blackjack 10. Nudillos Metálicos En este artículo discuto cada una de - [Ejemplos de Acuerdos de Dolor y Sufrimiento](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-acuerdos-de-dolor-y-sufrimiento/) - Según los datos de seguros, el pago promedio en todo Estados Unidos para un acuerdo por dolor y sufrimiento en un caso de lesiones personales es aproximadamente de $15,000. - ["Acción laboral adversa" - ¿Cómo se define?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accion-laboral-adversa/) - Una acción laboral adversa es un cambio en los términos y condiciones de tu trabajo que te pone en una posición peor, como la terminación o la degradación. - [Registros de arresto de Las Vegas - Lo que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/registros-de-arresto-de-las-vegas/) - Las personas arrestadas en Las Vegas automáticamente tienen el incidente registrado en sus antecedentes penales. Y cualquiera que realice una verificación de antecedentes puede ver el arresto, incluso si el caso no resulta en un cargo o una condena. Pero puede ser posible obtener el sellado de los registros de arresto. ¿Son públicos los registros - [Las Vegas Arrest Records - What You Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/las-vegas-arrest-records/) - People arrested in Las Vegas automatically have the incident recorded in their criminal records. And anyone who conducts a background check can see the arrest, even if the case does not result in a charge or a conviction. But it may be possible to get the arrest records sealed. Are Las Vegas arrest records public? - [¿Cuál es el plazo para demandar por negligencia médica en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cual-es-el-plazo-de-prescripcion-para-la-mala-praxis-medica-en-nevada/) - Para lesiones que ocurran en o después del 1 de octubre de 2023, el estatuto de limitaciones para presentar una demanda por negligencia médica en Nevada es dos (2) años desde el momento en que descubrió (o debería haber descubierto) su lesión o tres (3) años desde la fecha en que el proveedor médico causó - [Nevada's "Statute of Limitations" for "Medical Malpractice"](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-for-medical-malpractice-in-nevada/) - For injuries that occur on or after October 1, 2023, the statute of limitations to bring a medical malpractice claim in Nevada is two (2) years from the time you discovered (or should have discovered) your injury or three (3) years from the date the medical provider caused your injury - whichever is sooner. For - [¿Puede un video de una cámara de tablero ayudar a tu caso de DUI?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-un-video-de-camara-de-salpicadero-ayudar-a-su-caso-de-dui/) - Dashcams también se conocen como Sistemas de Grabación de Video/Audio Móvil (“MVARS”). Estos dispositivos son cámaras montadas en el tablero utilizadas en algunos vehículos de aplicación de la ley para grabar arrestos y eventos que conducen a arrestos. Dependiendo de los hechos involucrados, una dashcam puede ayudar en un caso de DUI en California. MVARS - [Can a dash cam video help your DUI case?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-a-dash-cam-video-help-your-dui-case/) - Dashcams are also referred to as Mobile Video/Audio Recording Systems (“MVARS”). These devices are dashboard-mounted cameras used in some law enforcement vehicles to record arrests, and events leading up to arrests. Depending on the facts involved, a dashcam may help a California DUI case. MVARS may be helpful in showing that: an accused passed a field - [Lifeguard Negligence in Nevada - What you need to know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/lifeguard-negligence-in-nevada/) - When lifeguard negligence contributes to an accident in Nevada, the victim's family can sue the water park or hotel/casino where it occurred. - ["Mitigar daños" - ¿Qué es y cuándo se requiere?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/mitigar-danos/) - En California, tienes la obligación legal de mitigar tusdaños en una variedad de reclamos legales. Esto significa que debes tomar medidas razonables para reducir la cantidad que pierdes después de un accidente o una violación de contrato. Las pérdidas que no mitiges no serán compensadas en una demanda. El deber de mitigar daños en California - ["Mitigating Damages" - The Law in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/mitigate-damages/) - In California, you have a legal obligation to mitigate your damages in a variety of legal claims. This means you have to take reasonable steps to reduce how much you lose after an accident or a breach of contract. Losses that you do not mitigate will not be compensated in a lawsuit. The duty to - [¿Qué son las MVARS de la Policía?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/dui/cuales-son-las-mvars-de-la-policia-de-california/) - Los sistemas de grabación de video y audio móviles (MVARS, por sus siglas en inglés) simplemente se refieren a las cámaras de tablero de la policía. Las imágenes suelen ser admisibles en procesos penales. - [What are police MVARS? Can it help me fight my case?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dui/what-are-california-police-mvars/) - Mobile Video Audio Recording Systems (MVARS for short) simply refers to police dashcams. The footage is typically admissible in criminal proceedings. - [¿Cómo solicitar una audiencia de DMV en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/como-solicitar-una-audiencia-de-dmv-en-nevada/) - Si su licencia de conducir de Nevada ha sido suspendida, puede solicitar una audiencia administrativa del DMV enviando un correo electrónico con una carta firmada a DMVHearingsOffice@dmv.nv.gov. - [How do I request a DMV hearing after a DUI in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-to-request-a-dmv-hearing-in-nevada/) - If your Nevada driver's license has been suspended, you can request a DMV administrative hearing by emailing a signed letter to DMVHearingsOffice@dmv.nv.gov. - [Can Nevada suspend my driver's license for an accident?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-my-nevada-drivers-license-be-suspended-for-an-accident/) - In Nevada, getting into a car accident will trigger a driver's license suspension unless there are certain aggravating circumstances surrounding the crash. - [¿Qué sucede si me arrestan por carreras callejeras en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/que-sucede-si-me-arrestan-por-carreras-de-calle-en-las-vegas/) - Carreras callejeras en cualquier carretera de Las Vegas donde el público tenga acceso son procesadas como delito menor de conducción imprudente en Nevada. También conocidas como carreras de arrastre, carreras de velocidad o competencias de velocidad no autorizadas, las carreras callejeras rara vez conllevan prisión para una primera ofensa. Sin embargo, las penas aumentan con - [What Happens if I’m Arrested for Street Racing in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/what-happens-if-im-arrested-for-street-racing-in-las-vegas/) - Street racing on any Las Vegas roadway where the public has access is prosecuted as misdemeanor reckless driving in Nevada. Also called drag racing, speed racing, or unauthorized speed contests, street racing rarely carries jail for a first-time offense. However, penalties increase with each successive conviction. Nevada street racing conviction Misdemeanor penalties First time $250 - [Sentencias por homicidio de primer grado en Colorado - 3 cosas que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/sentencia-por-homicidio-en-primer-grado/) - Asesinato en primer grado (CRS 18-3-102) conlleva una sentencia de por vida sin libertad condicional en la Prisión Estatal de Colorado. El estado ya no tiene la pena de muerte. Por lo tanto, los acusados que habían estado en el corredor de la muerte por una condena por asesinato en primer grado ahora cumplirán cadena - [1st Degree Murders Sentences in Colorado - 3 Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/first-degree-murder-sentence/) - First-degree murder (CRS 18-3-102) carries a life sentence without parole in Colorado State Prison. The state no longer has the death penalty. So defendants who had been on death row for a first-degree murder conviction will instead serve life imprisonment. Here are three things to know: 1. First-degree murder sentences are served in state prison - [¿Las órdenes de escuchas telefónicas son más difíciles de conseguir para la policía que los mandamientos de búsqueda?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/ordenes-de-interceptacion-mas-dificiles-de-obtener-para-la-policia-que-las-ordenes-de-registro/) - Todos sabemos que la policía generalmente debe obtener una orden de registro antes de poder buscar la casa de alguien y confiscar propiedades. Pero ¿los agentes del orden público tienen que obtener una orden judicial para una escucha telefónica? Si es así, ¿cuándo se otorga una orden? 1. ¿Cuándo puede la policía obtener una orden - [Are wiretap orders harder for police to get than search warrants?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/wiretap-orders-harder-police-get-than-search-warrants/) - We all know the police generally must get a search warrant before they can search someone's home and seize property. But do law enforcement personnel have to obtain a court order for a wiretap? If so, when is an order granted? 1. When can the police obtain a search warrant? In general, police can obtain - [Batería con daño corporal sustancial Nevada - 3 cosas clave que saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/dano-corporal-importante-de-la-bateria/) - La ley penal de Nevada define la agresión con lesiones corporales graves como el uso ilegal de la fuerza que resulta en lesiones físicas graves. Un delito grave, la agresión que causa lesiones corporales graves es castigada con 1 a 15 años de prisión dependiendo de si se utilizó un arma mortal. 1 Aquí hay - [Definición de Pérdida de Consorcio - Un abogado de lesiones explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-perdida-de-consorcio/) - La pérdida de consorcio es el daño emocional que sufren la familia y seres queridos de la víctima de un accidente. También puede ser llamada pérdida de compañía, pérdida de apoyo moral o pérdida de intimidad. Solo los familiares cercanos de la víctima pueden reclamar la pérdida de consorcio. Su demanda de compensación se une - [¿Cómo salir de un cargo de parafernalia de drogas en Arizona?](https://cldg.legal/es/az/blog/como-salir-de-una-acusacion-de-parafernalia-de-drogas-en-arizona/) - La ley de Arizona hace que usar o poseer parafernalia de drogas con la intención de usarla (ARS 13-3415) sea un cargo de delito grave de clase 6, con una pena de hasta dos años de prisión. Aunque normalmente se les otorga a los acusados ​​la libertad condicional en lugar de la prisión, tener una - [Los dos tipos de acoso sexual: un abogado laboral explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/los-dos-tipos-de-acoso-sexual/) - La ley generalmente reconoce dos tipos principales de acoso sexual: quid pro quo y ambiente laboral hostil. Acoso sexual de quid pro quo es cuando alguien en una posición de poder utiliza su autoridad para hacer demandas sexuales a cambio de ofrecer un beneficio en el lugar de trabajo. Acoso sexual en un ambiente laboral - [The Two Types of Sexual Harassment - A Labor Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/the-two-types-of-sexual-harassment/) - The law generally recognizes two primary types of sexual harassment claims: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Quid pro quo harassment is when someone in a position of power uses his or her authority to make sexual demands in exchange for offering a workplace benefit. Hostile work environment harassment involves unwelcome sexual behavior that - [¿Cuáles son las posibilidades de que un acusado gane un caso de violencia doméstica?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/violencia-domestica/cuales-son-las-posibilidades-de-que-un-acusado-gane-un-caso-de-violencia-domestica-en-california/) - Existen varias defensas legales que puedes presentar para vencer o reducir un cargo de violencia doméstica. Algunas de estas incluyen: la lesión del presunto/a víctima fue el resultado de un accidente, las lesiones del presunto/a víctima no fueron causadas por tus acciones, estabas actuando en defensa propia o en defensa de otra persona, y/o fuiste - [Chances of a defendant winning a domestic violence case](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/domestic-violence/what-are-the-chances-of-a-defendant-winning-a-california-domestic-violence-case/) - There are several legal defenses that you can raise to beat, or reduce, a charge of domestic violence. Some of these include: the alleged victim's injury was the result of an accident, the alleged victim's injuries did not result from your actions, you were acting in self-defense or in defense of someone else, and/or you - [¿Puede la policía en Nevada buscar tu coche sin consentimiento?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/pueden-las-fuerzas-del-orden-en-nevada-buscar-tu-coche-sin-consentimiento/) - La policía de Nevada puede buscar tu coche sin tu consentimiento si: La policía tiene una orden de registro; La policía cree razonablemente que una búsqueda es necesaria para su propia seguridad; La policía tiene causa probable para creer que tu vehículo contiene evidencia de un crimen; Has sido arrestado, y la búsqueda es "incidente - [Can police in Nevada search your car without consent?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-police-in-nevada-search-your-car-without-consent/) - Nevada police may search your car without your consent if either: The police have a search warrant; The police reasonably believe a search is required for their own safety; The police have probable cause to believe your vehicle contains evidence of a crime; You have been arrested, and the search is "incident to" the arrest. - [¿Qué es un reclamo de subrogación? Un abogado de lesiones personales lo explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reclamo-de-subrogacion/) - Un reclamo de subrogación es cuando su compañía de seguros exige reembolso (del dinero que recibe en un caso de lesiones personales) por gastos que cubrió (generalmente facturas médicas) mientras su caso estaba pendiente. Es como si la compañía de seguros le dijera: "Después de su accidente, pagamos las facturas médicas para tratar sus lesiones. - [What is a subrogation claim and how do I fight it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/subrogation-claim/) - A subrogation claim is when your insurance company demands reimbursement (out of the money you receive in a personal injury case) for expenses that it covered (usually medical bills) while your case was pending. It is as if the insurance company says to you: "After your accident, we paid the medical bills to treat your - [¿Qué es este delito "Grand Theft Person"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/robo-a-gran-escala/) - En California, "robo agravado a persona" es el delito de tomar ilegalmente propiedad directamente de la persona del dueño legítimo. La propiedad puede ser de cualquier valor. Sin embargo, el artículo tomado generalmente tiene que estar tocando al dueño cuando fue tomado. El robo agravado a persona es un delito mixto que puede llevar hasta - ["Grand Theft Person" - What is this crime?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/grand-theft-person/) - https://youtu.be/JwokP1_m4BU In California, "grand theft person" is the crime of unlawfully taking property directly from the person of the lawful owner. The property can be of any value. However, the item taken generally has to be touching the owner when it was taken. Grand theft person is a wobbler that can carry up to 3 - ["Larcenía menor" - Las 5 mejores formas de vencer la acusación](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/pequeno-hurto/) - Robo menor (a veces llamado robo menor) se define generalmente como robar la propiedad de otra persona cuando el valor de la propiedad está por debajo de cierta cantidad límite (como por debajo de $500.00). Las 5 mejores defensas a un cargo de robo menor son demostrar que: en realidad posees la propiedad que supuestamente - ["Petty Larceny" – Top 5 Ways to Beat the Charge](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/petty-larceny/) - Petty larceny (sometimes called petty theft) is generally defined as stealing someone else's property when the value of the property is below a certain threshold amount (such as below $500.00). The 5 best defenses to a petty larceny charge are to show that: you actually own the property that was allegedly stolen, you acted with - [Ley de limón de Nevada - 5 cosas que los consumidores deben saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/ley-de-limon-de-nevada-5-cosas-que-los-consumidores-deben-saber/) - Si compraste un coche nuevo en Nevada que resulta ser un limón, el fabricante del vehículo está legalmente obligado a reemplazarlo o reembolsarte tu dinero. La ley de limón de Nevada cubre todos los defectos que afectan sustancialmente el uso y el valor del vehículo motor mientras que los problemas no sean resultado de tu - [Nevada Lemon Law - 5 Things Consumers Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/nevada-lemon-law-5-things-consumers-need-to-know/) - If you bought a new car in Nevada that turns out to be a lemon, the vehicle manufacturer is legally obligated to replace it or refund you your money. Nevada's lemon law covers all defects that substantially impair the motor vehicle's use and value as long as the problems did not result from your abuse, - [¿Hay deposiciones en los casos penales de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/hay-depositos-en-los-casos-penales-de-nevada/) - Es raro en mi experiencia que las declaraciones se presenten como evidencia durante los juicios penales en Nevada porque los jueces prefieren que los testigos den testimonio en vivo. Sin embargo, si los testigos no pueden comparecer en persona, he visto que los jueces admiten como evidencia las transcripciones de sus declaraciones pasadas. Específicamente, hay - [Are there depositions in Nevada criminal cases?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/are-there-depositions-in-nevada-criminal-cases/) - It is rare in my experience for depositions to come into evidence during Nevada criminal trials because judges prefer that witnesses give live testimony. Though if witnesses cannot appear in person, I have seen judges admit into evidence transcripts of their past depositions. Specifically, there are six circumstances where a witness's past deposition ("depo") may - [Accidentes de ATV en Nevada - ¿A quién puedo demandar?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/a-quien-puedo-demandar-por-accidentes-de-atv/) - Si resultas herido en un accidente de ATV (vehículo todo terreno) en Nevada, es posible que puedas demandar a varias partes como el fabricante de ATV y el distribuidor de ATV. - [ATV Accidents in Nevada - Who can I sue?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/who-can-i-sue-for-atv-accidents/) - If you are injured in an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accident in Nevada, you may be able to sue various parties such as the ATV manufacturer and the ATV dealer. - [Romper y Entrar vs Invadir - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/allanamiento-de-morada-vs-invasion-de-propiedad/) - Entrar y allanar implica el uso de fuerza para entrar. El allanamiento solo requiere una entrada no autorizada en la propiedad de otra persona, con o sin uso de fuerza. - [Breaking & Entering vs Trespassing - What's the difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/breaking-entering-vs-trespassing/) - Breaking and entering involves force to gain entry. Trespass only requires an unauthorized entry onto someone else's property, with or without forced entry. - [¿Cuál es la regla del Corpus Delicti? ¿Cómo se aplica en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-criminal/cual-es-la-regla-del-cuerpo-delictivo-como-se-aplica-en-california/) - La regla del corpus delicti es el principio legal de que nadie puede ser condenado por un crimen sin pruebas de que el crimen realmente ocurrió. En California, esta prueba debe ser independiente de las declaraciones extrajudiciales del acusado, incluso si se tratara de una confesión. El nombre de la regla es en latín "cuerpo - [What is the Corpus Delicti Rule? Does it apply in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/criminal-defense/what-is-the-corpus-delicti-rule-how-does-it-apply-in-california/) - The corpus delicti rule is the legal principle that no one can be convicted of a crime without proof that the crime actually occurred. In California, this proof must be independent of the defendant’s out-of-court statements, even if they amounted to a confession. The name of the rule is Latin for “body of the crime.” - [¿Es "error de edad" una defensa para el abuso sexual de menores?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-del-error-de-edad/) - El error de edad puede ser una defensa ante un cargo de violación estatutaria si honesta y razonablemente creías que la presunta víctima tenía la edad legal para dar su consentimiento. - [Is "mistake of age" a defense to statutory rape?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/mistake-of-age-defense/) - Mistake of age can be a defense to a statutory rape charge if you honestly and reasonably believed that the alleged victim was at or above the age of consent. - [¿Qué significa "Código de Policía 415"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-policial-415/) - En California, el término "Código de Policía 415" se usa a veces indistintamente con el estatuto Código Penal 415. Ambos términos se refieren al delito de alteración del orden público. Podrías ser acusado de alterar el orden público si: tocas música excesivamente alta, peleas con alguien, o usas lenguaje ofensivo o amenazante. El número proviene - ["Police Code 415" – What does it stand for?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/police-code-415/) - In California, the term "Police Code 415" is sometimes used interchangeably with the statute Penal Code 415. Both of these terms refer to the crime of disturbing the peace. You could get charged with disturbing the peace of you: play excessively loud music, fight someone, or use offensive or threatening language. The number comes from - [¿Cuándo ofrecerá la compensación de los trabajadores un acuerdo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuando-ofrecera-la-compensacion-de-los-trabajadores-una-transaccion/) - Aprenda cuándo se puede ofrecer un acuerdo de compensación laboral en California y qué factores influyen en el momento. Comprenda sus opciones y próximos pasos. - [When will workers' comp offer a settlement? A legal guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/when-will-workers-comp-offer-a-settlement/) - Learn when a workers' compensation settlement may be offered in California and what factors influence the timing. Understand your options and next steps. - [Programa de desviación previa al juicio - ¿Qué es y cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/programa-de-desviacion-prejudicial/) - Normalmente, después de ser arrestado y acusado de un delito en California, o bien se acepta un acuerdo o se va a juicio. La desviación previa al juicio te "desvía" de este proceso antes de que se ingrese un acuerdo. Los programas de desviación previa al juicio te permiten evitar la cárcel y una condena - [Pretrial Diversion Programs in California - What is it and how does it work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/pretrial-diversion-program/) - California criminal courts offer pretrial diversion programs where you can avoid jail and a conviction as long as you complete all the required terms. - ["Causa probable" en California - 4 ejemplos en los que se aplica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/causa-probable-california/) - La causa probable es la presencia de suficiente evidencia para convencer a personas razonables de que ocurrió un crimen, o de que existen señales de crimen en una ubicación específica. - ["Probable Cause" in California – 4 Examples Where It Applies](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/probable-cause-california/) - Probable cause is the presence of sufficient evidence to convince reasonable people that a crime occurred, or that signs of crime exist in a specific location. - [Reglas de confinamiento en el hogar - 5 típicas](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reglas-de-confinamiento-en-casa/) - 5 reglas comunes de confinamiento en el hogar son: visitas aleatorias de un oficial de libertad condicional, uso de un monitor de tobillo todo el tiempo, no consumir drogas ni alcohol, no salir de la casa excepto con aprobación previa, y un toque de queda. Violar una regla de confinamiento en el hogar - también - [Home Confinement Rules - 5 That Are Typical](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/home-confinement-rules/) - 1) random check-ins by a PO, 2) wearing an ankle monitor, 3) no drugs or alcohol, 4) no leaving the house except with prior approval, and 5) an evening curfew. - [¿Cuál es la diferencia entre el asalto y el amenazante en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/cual-es-la-diferencia-entre-agresion-y-amenaza-en-colorado/) - En Colorado, asalto es causar lesiones físicas a alguien. En contraste, amenazar es poner a una persona en temor de una inminente lesión corporal grave o muerte. - [What's the difference between assault and menacing in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/whats-the-difference-between-assault-and-menacing-in-colorado/) - In Colorado, assault is causing physical injury to someone. In contrast, menacing is putting a person in fear of imminent serious bodily injury or death. - [¿Es ilegal grabar a alguien sin su consentimiento en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/es-ilegal-grabar-a-alguien-sin-su-consentimiento-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, puedes grabar conversaciones privadas en persona con el consentimiento de solo una de las partes. Sin embargo, para grabar llamadas telefónicas privadas, necesitas el consentimiento de todas las partes. - [Is it illegal to record someone without consent in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/is-it-illegal-to-record-someone-without-consent-in-nevada/) - In Nevada, you can record private, in-person conversations with only one party's consent. Though to record private phone calls, you need every party's consent. - [¿Cómo adquiero una cuenta de compensación de trabajadores de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/como-adquirir-una-cuenta-de-compensacion-de-trabajadores-de-nevada/) - Si eres un empleador en Nevada, puedes buscar aseguradoras de compensación laboral en la página de la División de Relaciones Industriales de Nevada. Actualmente, hay alrededor de 400 compañías de seguros autorizadas que ofrecen seguro de compensación laboral en Nevada. Alternativamente, puedes contactar a un corredor de seguros de negocios para que te empareje con - [How do I acquire a Nevada workers' compensation account?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-do-i-acquire-a-nevada-workers-compensation-account/) - If you are an employer in Nevada, you can search for workers' compensation insurance carriers on the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations page. Currently, there are about 400 authorized insurance companies providing workers' compensation insurance in Nevada. Alternatively, you can contact a business insurance broker to match you with a workers' comp insurer that best - [¿California es un estado de "defiende tu terreno"? Lo que necesitas saber.](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/es-california-un-estado-de-defensa-propia/) - Bajo las leyes de autodefensa de California, generalmente tienes el derecho de "mantener tu posición" y defenderte a ti mismo y a otros sin retroceder. - [Is California a "stand your ground" state? Here is the Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/is-california-a-stand-your-ground-state/) - Under California self-defense laws, you generally have the right to “stand your ground” and defend yourself and others without retreating - [¿Tengo permitido matar a alguien en defensa propia en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/estoy-permitido-matar-a-alguien-en-defensa-propia-en-nevada/) - Sí, bajo ciertas circunstancias. Un homicidio es justificable en Nevada si se cumplen todas las siguientes condiciones: El peligro era urgente y apremiante; El no agresor enfrentaba la muerte o lesiones corporales graves; Una persona razonable en la posición del no agresor también temería por su vida y seguridad; y El no agresor no estaba - [Am I allowed to kill someone in self-defense in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/am-i-allowed-to-kill-someone-in-self-defense-in-nevada/) - Yes, under certain circumstances. A homicide is justifiable in Nevada occurs if all the following conditions are true: The danger was urgent and pressing; The non-aggressor faced death or major bodily harm; A reasonable person in the non-aggressor's position would also fear for his/her life and safety; and The non-aggressor was not merely acting out - [¿Nevada sigue la regla de "una mordida" en los casos de mordedura de perro?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/mordeduras-de-perro/sigue-nevada-la-regla-de-una-mordida-en-los-casos-de-mordeduras-de-perro/) - Sí, la ley de Nevada sigue el principio comúnmente conocido como la "regla de una mordida". Esto significa que a menos que hayan sido negligentes, los dueños de perros en Nevada generalmente no son responsables si su perro muerde a una persona después de nunca haber mordido a una persona antes. Pero una vez que - [Does Nevada follow the "one bite rule" in dog bite cases?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/dog-bites/does-nevada-follow-the-one-bite-rule-in-dog-bite-cases/) - Yes, Nevada law follows the maxim commonly known as the "one bite rule". This means that unless they were negligent, dog owners in Nevada are generally not liable if their dog bites a person after having never bitten a person before. But once their dog bites a person, owners may be liable for damages depending - [Reducir un delito grave a un delito menor - 4 formas de hacerlo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reducir-delito-grave-a-delito-menor/) - Un delito grave puede reducirse a un delito menor a través de un acuerdo de culpabilidad, programas de desviación, libertad condicional o demostrando que faltan los elementos del delito grave. - [4 Ways to Reduce a Felony to a Misdemeanor in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/reducing-felony-to-misdemeanor/) - A felony can be reduced to a misdemeanor through a plea bargain, diversion programs, probation, or by showing that the felony elements of the crime are missing. - [Tolling of Statute of Limitations for Minors in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/tolling-of-statute-of-limitations-for-minors/) - Nevada's two-year statute of limitations to sue for personal injury generally tolls for victims under 18. There are exceptions, such as for medical malpractice. - [Do you lose your license immediately after a DUI in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/do-you-lose-your-license-immediately-after-a-dui/) - Getting pulled over for a DUI in Nevada is a frightening experience. One of the first things you wonder is, "Will they take my license away right here and now?" The answer, like most matters involving the law, is not a simple yes or no. In this article I walk you through what really happens. - [¿Qué condenas de Nevada nunca pueden ser selladas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/que-condenas-nunca-pueden-sellarse/) - Todos los registros penales de Nevada eventualmente pueden ser sellados excepto las condenas por (1) DUI de felonía, (2) BUI de felonía, (3) invasión del hogar (NRS 205.067) con un arma mortal, (4) ciertos delitos contra niños, y (5) delitos sexuales. Estas condenas permanecen en su registro criminal para siempre en el estado de Nevada. - [What Nevada convictions can never be sealed?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/what-convictions-can-never-be-sealed/) - All Nevada criminal records are eventually sealable except convictions for either (1) felony DUI, (2) felony BUI, (3) invasion of the home (NRS 205.067) with a deadly weapon, (4) certain crimes against children, and (5) sex crimes. These convictions remain on your criminal record forever in the state of Nevada. Though if the charge gets - [What is the 2-hour rule in Nevada DUI law?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-2-hour-rule-in-nevada-dui-law/) - In Nevada, the two-hour rule means you can be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches or exceeds 0.08% at any time in the two hours after you stop driving. If the police fail to administer an evidentiary breath test or blood test in that two-hour window, - [¿Cómo se calcula la "restitución de la víctima" en un caso criminal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-se-calcula-la-restitucion/) - La restitución se calcula sumando las pérdidas financieras sufridas por la víctima de un delito. Diferentes estados utilizan diferentes sistemas. La restitución generalmente incluye cosas como daños a la propiedad, gastos médicos, ingresos perdidos, y otros costos. Sin embargo, a menudo no cubre cosas como dolor y sufrimiento o gastos legales. El pago de la - [How is "victim restitution" calculated in a criminal case?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-is-restitution-calculated/) - Restitution is calculated by totaling the financial losses suffered by the victim of a crime. Different states use different systems. Restitution usually includes things such as property damage, medical expenses, lost income, and other costs. However, it often does not cover things like pain and suffering or legal expenses. The payment of restitution is usually - [Does Colorado have a crime of "sexual battery"?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/sexual-battery/) - Colorado does not have a crime called "sexual battery" like some states do. Instead, Colorado does have a very similar crime called "unlawful sexual contact." - [Negligencia vs Negligencia Grave - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/negligencia-vs-negligencia-grave/) - En California, negligencia es la falta de actuar como una persona razonable en circunstancias similares. La negligencia grave es más extrema. Usted actúa con negligencia grave en California si su conducta muestra un desprecio imprudente por la seguridad de los demás. Si bien los resultados de su comportamiento gravemente negligente pueden no haber sido intencionales, - [Negligence vs Gross Negligence in California - What's the difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/negligence-vs-gross-negligence/) - In California, negligence is the failure to act like a reasonable person in similar circumstances. Gross negligence is more extreme. You act with gross negligence in California if your conduct shows a reckless disregard for the safety of others. While the results of your grossly negligent behavior might not have been intentional, they are still - [Demanda por acoso en el lugar de trabajo - Los 7 principales motivos para una demanda](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/demanda-por-acoso-laboral/) - La mayoría de las demandas por acoso en el lugar de trabajo se basan en acusaciones de acoso de quid pro quo o un ambiente de trabajo hostil. Los 7 motivos más comunes para demandas por acoso en el lugar de trabajo son: discriminación por discapacidad, acoso racial, acoso sexual, discriminación por edad, acoso basado - [Workplace Harassment Lawsuit - Top 7 Grounds for a Claim](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/workplace-harassment-lawsuit/) - Most workplace harassment lawsuits are based upon allegations of quid pro quo harassment or a hostile work environment. The 7 most common grounds for workplace harassment lawsuits are: disability discrimination, racial harassment, sexual harassment, age discrimination, harassment based on national origin, color harassment, and religious discrimination. Some of these can also support a discrimination lawsuit. - [¿Cuántas horas tienes que trabajar para conseguir un almuerzo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuantas-horas-debes-trabajar-para-obtener-un-almuerzo/) - La ley federal no requiere descansos para el almuerzo/comida. Muchos estados, como California, requieren descansos para el almuerzo después de 5 horas de trabajo. Otros no requieren descansos para el almuerzo. - [How many hours do you have to work to get a lunch?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-many-hours-do-you-have-to-work-to-get-a-lunch/) - Federal law does not require lunch/meal breaks. Many states like California require lunch breaks after 5 hours of work. Some others do not require lunch breaks. - [¿Es el acoso sexual un delito?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-el-acoso-sexual-un-delito/) - En California, el acoso sexual no es un delito penal por sí solo. Sin embargo, ciertos actos criminales como acecho o agresión sexual pueden ser parte de un curso de conducta de acoso sexual. Puedes enfrentar cargos criminales por esos actos. El acoso sexual no criminal en el lugar de trabajo puede resultar en demandas - [Is "sexual harassment" a criminal offense in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-sexual-harassment-a-crime/) - In California, sexual harassment is not a criminal offense on its own. However, certain criminal acts like stalking or sexual assault can be a part of a course of sexually harassing conduct. You can face criminal charges for those acts. Non-criminal sexual harassment in the workplace can result in civil lawsuits against the harasser and their - [¿Es el falsificación un delito grave o un delito menor?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-la-falsificacion-un-delito-grave-o-un-delito-menor/) - La falsificación puede ser considerada un delito menor o un delito grave, dependiendo del estado y las circunstancias. En California, por ejemplo, la falsificación es un delito mixto. - [Is forgery a felony or misdemeanor? A legal guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-forgery-a-felony-or-misdemeanor/) - Forgery can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the state and the circumstances. In California, for example, forgery is a wobbler. - [¿Puede una víctima de mordedura de perro en California obtener "daños punitivos"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-una-victima-de-mordedura-de-perro-en-california-obtener-danos-punitivos/) - En California, para que las víctimas de mordeduras de perro puedan recuperar daños punitivos deben demostrar que la persona responsable del animal actuó con opresión, fraude o malicia. El demandante debe probar esto con pruebas claras y convincentes. Los daños punitivos están destinados a castigar al acusado por actos atroces para disuadirlos en el futuro. - [Can a dog bite victim in California get "punitive damages"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-a-dog-bite-victim-in-california-get-punitive-damages/) - In California, for dog bite victims to recover punitive damages they must show that the person responsible for the animal acted with oppression, fraud or malice. The plaintiff has to prove this with clear and convincing evidence. Punitive damages are meant to punish the defendant for heinous acts in order to deter them in the - [How do police investigate "lewd act" allegations?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-do-police-investigate-lewd-act-allegations/) - In California, many law enforcement agencies have specialized units that focus on investigating alleged child sexual offenses such as lewd acts with a minor - [¿Quién es responsable cuando hay un brote de norovirus en un hotel de Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/responsabilidad-de-las-premisas/quien-es-responsable-cuando-se-produce-un-norovirus-en-un-hotel-de-las-vegas/) - Los hoteles de Las Vegas pueden ser responsables cuando sus clientes se enferman por un brote de norovirus (también conocido como gripe estomacal). Si las víctimas pueden demostrar que la violación de las leyes de negligencia del hotel causó o empeoró el brote, las víctimas pueden recuperar daños compensatorios para pagar todos sus: facturas médicas - [Who is responsible when a norovirus breaks out at a Las Vegas hotel](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/premises-liability/who-is-responsible-when-a-norovirus-breaks-out-at-a-las-vegas-hotel/) - Las Vegas hotels may be liable when their patrons get sickened from a norovirus outbreak (a.k.a. stomach flu). If the victims can show that the hotel's violation of negligence laws caused or worsened the outbreak, the victims may be able to recover compensatory damages to pay for all their: medical bills to treat the virus, lost wages while - [Bivens vs 1983 - ¿Cómo son diferentes?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/bivens-vs-1983/) - Una diferencia entre las demandas de Bivens y las reclamaciones de 42 U.S.C. § 1983 es que Bivens cubre al gobierno federal mientras que las reclamaciones de § 1983 cubren agencias locales o estatales. - [Bivens vs 1983 - How are they different?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/bivens-vs-1983/) - A difference between Bivens lawsuits and 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims is that Bivens covers the federal government while § 1983 claims cover local or state agencies. - [Denver Probación - 5 Preguntas Más Frecuentes Respondidas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/denver-probacion-5-preguntas-respondidas/) - La mayoría de las personas condenadas por delitos en Denver son elegibles para libertad condicional en lugar de encarcelamiento. Sin embargo, debes cumplir con todas las condiciones impuestas por el juez. - ["Denver Probation" – A Legal Guide to How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/denver-probation-top-5-questions-answered/) - Most people convicted of crimes in Denver are eligible for probation instead of incarceration. However, you must follow all the conditions the judge imposes. - [¿Qué significa estar bajo la influencia de una sustancia controlada?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/bajo-la-influencia-de-una-sustancia-controlada/) - Muchos estados tienen leyes penales que prohíben estar bajo la influencia de drogas en cualquier circunstancia, no solo mientras se conduce un vehículo motorizado. - [Under the influence of a controlled substance - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/under-the-influence-of-a-controlled-substance/) - Many states have criminal laws that prohibit being under the influence of drugs in any circumstance, not just while driving a motor vehicle. - [¿Cuál es el plazo para presentar una demanda por resbalón y caída en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cual-es-el-plazo-de-prescripcion-para-presentar-una-demanda-por-resbalon-y-caida-en-nevada/) - El estatuto de limitaciones de Nevada para presentar una demanda por resbalones y caídas es generalmente de dos (2) años a partir de la fecha de la lesión. Por ejemplo, si tropezó y se rompió la pierna en un casino de Las Vegas el 1 de enero de 2025, entonces debe presentar su demanda contra - [What's the statute of limitations for "slip and fall" in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-to-bring-a-slip-and-fall-claim-in-nevada/) - Under Nevada's personal injury law, the statute of limitations to bring a slip-and-fall lawsuit is generally two (2) years from the date of the injury. - [Colorado Window Tinting Law - Four Things You Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-window-tinting-law/) - Overview of Colorado car window tinting laws for windshield, front windows, and rear windows. Violations are class B traffic infractions carrying $15 - $100. - [¿Cuál es la prueba de caminar y girar en un caso de DUI en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cual-es-la-prueba-de-caminar-y-girar/) - La prueba de caminar y girar (WAT) es una de las tres pruebas estandarizadas de sobriedad en el campo (FSTs) que la policía de Nevada te pide realizar si sospechan que estás manejando bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas. WAT tiene como objetivo probar tu agilidad física y coordinación, y la policía está buscando - [¿Cuál es el castigo por contratar a una prostituta en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/cual-es-la-pena-por-contratar-a-una-prostituta-en-las-vegas/) - Clientes de prostitución en Nevada enfrentan cargos por delito menor por primera vez. La penalización es de hasta seis meses en la cárcel y/o hasta $1,000 en multas, más $600 adicionales en multas. Cualquier delito sucesivo de contratar a una prostituta es un delito mayor, con hasta 364 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $2,000 - [What is the punishment for hiring a prostitute in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-punishment-for-hiring-a-prostitute-in-las-vegas/) -  Prostitution customers in Nevada face misdemeanor charges for a first-time offense. The penalty is up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines, plus an additional $600 in fines. Any successive offense of hiring a prostitute is a gross misdemeanor, carrying up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $2,000 - [Parole y Libertad Condicional en Las Vegas - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/diferencia-entre-parole-y-probacion-en-las-vegas/) - Si se le concede libertad condicional, es después de haber cumplido varios años de su condena. En cambio, la libertad condicional se otorga típicamente al comienzo de su condena. - [Parole and Probation in Las Vegas - What's the difference?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/parole-and-probation-in-las-vegas-whats-the-difference/) - If you are given parole, it is after you have served several years of your sentence. In contrast, probation is typically granted at the start of your sentence. - [Probación de delitos en Nevada - 5 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/probacion-por-delito-en-nevada-5-cosas-clave-a-saber/) - 1. Muchos delitos graves son susceptibles de libertad condicional. Aunque las condenas por delitos graves en Nevada conllevan una sentencia mínima de un año de prisión estatal, todavía podría ser elegible para la libertad condicional por delito grave en lugar de la encarcelación. Las posibilidades de obtener libertad condicional por delito grave son mayores si: - [Felony Probation in Nevada - 5 key things to know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/felony-probation-in-nevada-5-key-things-to-know/) - 1. Many felony crimes are probationable. Although Nevada felony convictions carry a minimum one-year state prison sentence, you still could be eligible for felony probation in lieu of incarceration. Chances of getting felony probation are higher if: the felony you were convicted of is not a violent crime; you have no prior criminal record; and - [¿Existe una ley de lesiones de construcción de Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/existe-una-estatuto-de-lesiones-de-construccion-de-nevada/) - Capítulos 616A - 616C de la Ley Revisada de Nevada describen cómo los trabajadores lesionados - como los trabajadores de la construcción - pueden buscar daños monetarios y otros beneficios a través del seguro de compensación para trabajadores de sus empleadores. Mientras tanto, la sección 41.141 de la Ley Revisada de Nevada establece cómo las - [Is there a Nevada construction injury statute?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-nevada-construction-injury-statute/) - Nevada Revised Statute 616A to 616C outline how injured workers such as construction workers can pursue money damages and other benefits through workers' comp. - [¿Puede una persona de 21 años salir con una persona de 17 años en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-criminal/puede-un-21-anos-salir-con-una-17-anos-en-california/) - Sí, siempre y cuando la relación no sea sexual. Si tienen relaciones sexuales, el joven de 21 años puede enfrentar cargos criminales por violación estatutaria si no están casados. Las sanciones por violación estatutaria pueden llevar hasta 3 años de cárcel. También pueden meterse en problemas legales más graves si beben o consumen drogas juntos. - [Bigamia, Incesto y Otros "Delitos Matrimoniales" en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-penal/bigamia-incesto-y-otros-delitos-matrimoniales-en-california/) - ¡Lo creas o no, hay varios crímenes de California que puedes cometer al casarte. Estos incluyen bigamia, incesto y casarse con el cónyuge de otra persona. 1. ¿Cómo define la ley de California la "bigamia"? Código Penal 281 PC es la ley de California que define el crimen de bigamia. Esta sección del código hace - [Can a 21 year old date a 17 year old in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/criminal-defense/can-a-21-year-old-date-a-17-year-old-in-california/) - Yes, so long as the relationship is not sexual. If they have sexual intercourse, the 21-year-old can face criminal charges for statutory rape if they are not married. The penalties for statutory rape carry up to 3 years in jail. They can also land in deeper legal trouble if they drink or do drugs together. The - [Bigamy, Incest, and Other "Marriage Crimes" in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/penal-code/bigamy-incest-and-other-marriage-crimes-in-california/) - Believe it or not, there are several California crimes that you can commit by getting married. These include bigamy, incest, and marrying the spouse of another. 1. How does California law define "bigamy"? Penal Code 281 PC is the California statute that defines the crime of bigamy. This code section makes it illegal to marry one person while - [¿Qué constituye la "violencia doméstica" en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/cual-es-la-definicion-legal-de-violencia-domestica-en-colorado/) - Colorado Revised Statute 18-6-800.3 CRS defines "violencia doméstica" como: "un acto o amenaza de violencia contra una persona con quien el actor tiene o ha tenido una relación íntima. “Violencia doméstica” también incluye cualquier otro delito contra una persona, o contra la propiedad, incluyendo un animal, o cualquier violación de una ordenanza municipal contra una - [What constitutes "domestic violence" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-the-legal-definition-of-domestic-violence-in-colorado/) - Colorado Revised Statute 18-6-800.3 CRS defines "domestic violence" as: "an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship. “Domestic violence” also includes any other crime against a person, or against property, including an animal, or any municipal ordinance violation against a - [¿Existe un plazo de prescripción para presentar un cargo de asesinato en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/asesinato/hay-un-plazo-de-prescripcion-para-presentar-un-cargo-de-asesinato-en-nevada/) - Bajo NRS 171.080, no hay estatuto de limitaciones para cargos de asesinato en Nevada. Esto significa que no hay límite de tiempo para que el fiscal acuse a un sospechoso de asesinato. - [Is there a statute of limitations for murder in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/murder/is-there-a-statute-of-limitations-to-file-a-murder-charge-in-nevada/) - Under NRS 171.080, there is no statute of limitations for murder charges in Nevada. This means there is no time limit for the D.A. to charge a murder suspect. - [When can DWAI be a felony in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/when-can-dwai-be-a-felony/) - In Colorado, DWAI is a class 4 felony if you have three prior convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs from any time or any U.S. state. - [¿Cómo se aplica la regla de descubrimiento a la prescripción de acciones en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/descubrimiento-regla-prescripcion-de-california/) - En California, la regla de descubrimiento suspende, o retrasa, el estatuto de limitaciones para casos de lesiones personales hasta que la víctima razonablemente debería haber sabido que estaba herida. Esto puede permitir a las víctimas más tiempo para presentar sus demandas. Evita situaciones en las que las víctimas no tenían forma de saber que estaban - [¿Cuál es el estándar de cuidado deber bajo la ley de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes/cual-es-el-estandar-de-cuidado-de-deber-bajo-la-ley-de-colorado/) - En la ley de lesiones personales de Colorado, las personas tienen el deber de comportarse como lo haría una persona razonable en las mismas circunstancias. Las personas que incumplen este "deber de cuidado" son vulnerables a demandas por negligencia en Colorado. Deber de cuidado en Colorado "Deber de cuidado" es el elemento clave en las - [What is the duty of care standard under Colorado law?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/what-is-the-duty-of-care-standard-under-colorado-law/) - In Colorado personal injury law, people have the duty to behave as a reasonable person would under the same circumstances. People who breach this "duty of care" are vulnerable to negligence lawsuits in Colorado. Duty of care in Colorado "Duty of care" is the key element in Colorado "negligence" lawsuits. In order to prevail in - [¿Es admisible tu historial criminal en el juicio en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/defensa-criminal/admisibilidad-de-condenas-criminales-en-colorado/) - En un juicio por jurado en Colorado, las condenas penales anteriores generalmente son admisibles, pero solo si atacan tu credibilidad. Esto es cierto si estás en un tribunal federal o estatal. También es cierto si estás en un caso civil o criminal. Las condenas anteriores por delitos felonías por crímenes que involucran deshonestidad son especialmente - [Is your criminal record admissible at trial in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/criminal-defense/admissibility-of-criminal-convictions-in-colorado/) - In a Colorado jury trial, prior criminal convictions are generally admissible, but only if they attack your credibility. This is true if you are in federal court or state court. It is also true if you are in a civil case or a criminal one. Prior felony convictions for crimes involving dishonesty are especially damning. - [¿Es la violencia doméstica un delito de turpitud moral?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/violencia-domestica/es-la-violencia-domestica-un-delito-de-turpitud-moral/) - Violencia doméstica puede ser un crimen de turpitud moral. En muchos estados, este es el caso si la presunta víctima es un cónyuge. Si es un crimen de turpitud moral, las consecuencias colaterales de la condena serán peores. Puede impedir que alguien obtenga una certificación profesional o una licencia. Aquellos que ya tienen una licencia - [Is Domestic Violence a Crime of Moral Turpitude?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/domestic-violence/is-domestic-violence-a-crime-of-moral-turpitude/) - Domestic violence can be a crime of moral turpitude. In many states, this is the case if the alleged victim is a spouse. If it is a crime of moral turpitude, the collateral consequences of the conviction will be worse. It can prevent someone from getting a professional certification or license. Those who have a - [¿Cuál es la regla de Las Vegas para cuándo se deben leer los derechos de Miranda?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/nevada-miranda/) - La policía de Las Vegas debe leer las advertencias de Miranda a los sospechosos en "interrogatorios de custodia". Esto sucede cuando el sospechoso no está libre para irse (generalmente después de un arresto) y la policía está interrogando al sospechoso. ¿Cuál es el propósito de las advertencias de Miranda? Las advertencias de Miranda informan a - [What is the Las Vegas rule for when Miranda rights must be read?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/nevada-miranda/) - Las Vegas police must read Miranda warnings to suspects in "custodial interrogation." This is when the suspect is not free to leave (usually after an arrest), and the police are questioning the suspect. What is the purpose of Miranda warnings? Miranda warnings inform arrestees of their rights. Specifically, they have the right to not say - [¿Puede un residente permanente ser deportado por un delito menor?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/delito_menor/puede-un-residente-permanente-ser-deportado-por-un-delito-menor/) - Los residentes permanentes de los Estados Unidos (titulares de tarjetas verdes) pueden ser deportados por ciertas infracciones menores convicciones. Estos incluyen: crímenes que involucran depravación moral, crímenes de drogas, delitos de armas de fuego, no registrarse como delincuente sexual, violación de una orden de restricción, delitos de violencia doméstica, y crímenes de abuso infantil. Estos delitos - [Can a permanent resident be deported for a misdemeanor?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/misdemeanor/can-a-permanent-resident-be-deported-for-a-misdemeanor/) - Permanent residents of the United States (holders of green cards) can be deported for certain misdemeanors convictions. These include: crimes involving moral turpitude, drug crimes, firearms offenses, failing to register as a sex offender, violating a restraining order, domestic violence offenses, and child abuse crimes. These offenses make non-citizens deportable. This includes lawful permanent residents. An - [¿Es la batería un delito de turpitud moral?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-criminal/es-la-bateria-un-delito-de-turpitud-moral/) - Batería puede ser un delito de turpitud moral (CIMT) si causa lesiones significativas. Esto puede desencadenar consecuencias colaterales adicionales de una condena. Si no eres ciudadano estadounidense, puedes ser deportado. Sin embargo, muchas baterías no causan lesiones. Incluso si se cometen contra un cónyuge, las simples baterías generalmente no implican turpitud moral. Un CIMT también - [Is Battery a Crime of Moral Turpitude?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/criminal-defense/is-battery-a-crime-of-moral-turpitude/) - Battery can be a crime of moral turpitude (CIMT) if it causes significant injuries. This can trigger extra collateral consequences of a conviction. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you may be deported. However, many batteries do not cause any injuries. Even if committed against a spouse, simple batteries generally not involve moral turpitude. A CIMT can - [5 formas de invalidar un acuerdo prenupcial en Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/5-formas-de-invalidar-un-acuerdo-prenupcial-en-nevada/) - Acuerdos prenupciales (también conocidos como acuerdos prenupciales en Nevada) son contratos en los que las parejas comprometidas acuerdan los términos del divorcio antes de casarse. El objetivo de los prenups es tener un contrato sólido para seguir en caso de divorcio. Pero hay al menos cinco factores que podrían invalidar un prenup de Nevada: El - [5 ways to get a prenuptial agreement invalidated in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/5-ways-to-get-a-prenuptial-agreement-invalidated-in-nevada/) - Prenuptial agreements (a.k.a. premarital agreements in Nevada) are contracts where engaged couples agree to terms of the divorce in advance of getting married. The point of prenups is to have an ironclad contract to follow in the event of divorce. But there are at least five factors that could invalidate a Nevada prenup: The prenup - [5 causas más comunes para demandas por discriminación laboral en Nevada](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/discriminacion-laboral/5-motivos-mas-comunes-para-demandas-por-discriminacion-laboral-en-nevada/) - Cinco de las causas más comunes de demandas por discriminación laboral en Nevada son: 1. Excepciones al empleo "a voluntad" 2. Despido injusto por denunciar irregularidades 3. Despido injusto por denunciar acoso o discriminación 4. Despido injusto por renuncia forzada 5. Despido injusto por actividades políticas 1. Excepciones al empleo "a voluntad" En general, los - [5 most common grounds for employment discrimination lawsuits in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/employment-discrimination/5-most-common-grounds-for-employment-discrimination-lawsuits-in-nevada/) - Five of the most common grounds for employment discrimination lawsuits in Nevada are: 1. Exceptions to "at will" employment 2. Wrongful termination for whistleblowing 3. Wrongful termination for claiming harassment or discrimination 4. Wrongful constructive discharge 5. Wrongful termination for political activities 1. Exceptions to "at-will" employment In general, Nevada employers may fire their employees - [¿Cómo modificar una sentencia penal en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/defensa-criminal/como-modificar-una-sentencia-criminal-en-nevada/) - Dependiendo de las circunstancias de un caso criminal en Nevada, hay tres formas principales de tratar de persuadir a un juez para que modifique la sentencia del acusado: Una moción para modificar la sentencia; Una apelación de Nevada de la sentencia; o Una petición de Nevada para un recurso de habeas corpus Aprenda más sobre - [How to modify a criminal sentence in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/how-to-modify-a-criminal-sentence-in-nevada/) - Depending on the circumstances of a criminal case in Nevada, there are three main ways to try to persuade a judge to modify the defendant's sentence: A motion to modify the sentence; A Nevada appeal of the sentence; or A Nevada petition for writ of habeas corpus Learn more about post-conviction relief in Nevada. 1. - [¿Puedes salir del estado si estás bajo libertad condicional resumida en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/resumen-de-la-probacion-en-california-al-dejar-el-estado/) - En California, las personas en libertad condicional resumida generalmente pueden salir del estado. Sin embargo, cualquier viaje fuera del estado no puede infringir en su capacidad para cumplir con los otros términos de su libertad condicional. Romper cualquiera de esos términos puede violar la libertad condicional. Si esto sucede, la libertad condicional puede ser revocada. - [Can you leave the state if you are on summary probation in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/summary-probation-california-leaving-the-state/) - In California, people on summary probation can generally leave the state. However, any out-of-state travels cannot infringe on their ability to meet the other terms of their probation. Breaking any of those terms can violate probation. If this happens, probation may be revoked. The probationer can be sent to jail for the remainder of his - [¿Puedes solicitar un fiscal de distrito diferente?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puedes-solicitar-un-fiscal-de-distrito-diferente/) - Un acusado en un caso penal no elige qué fiscal de distrito será asignado. Tampoco tiene el poder de solicitar un fiscal diferente. Pero en la mayoría de los estados, la defensa puede intentar recusar a un fiscal de distrito (o una agencia de enjuiciamiento) si hay un sesgo o conflicto de intereses. En California, - [Can You Request a Different District Attorney?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-you-request-a-different-district-attorney/) - A defendant in a criminal case does not choose which district attorney will be assigned. Nor does the defendant have the power to request a different prosecutor. But in most states, the defense can seek to recuse a district attorney (or a prosecuting agency) if there is a bias or conflict of interest. In California, - [Accidente de neumático defectuoso en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accidente-de-neumatico-defectuoso-california/) - En California, un accidente de neumático defectuoso es un accidente de automóvil causado por un neumático defectuoso. El neumático puede ser defectuoso debido a un defecto de diseño o fabricación, una omisión de advertir a los consumidores del peligro o debido a la negligencia de alguien. Las víctimas del accidente pueden recuperar una compensación de - [Defective Tire Accident California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/defective-tire-accident-california/) - In California, a defective tire accident is a car crash caused by a faulty tire. The tire can be defective because of a design or manufacturing defect, a failure to warn consumers of the danger, or because of someone’s negligence. Victims in the crash can recover compensation from the party responsible for the tire’s defects. - [¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 273.5 y 243(e)(1)?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/diferencia-entre-2735-y-243e1/) - La diferencia entre Código Penal 273.5 PC y Código Penal 243(e)(1) PC radica en si la violencia doméstica víctima sufrió una lesión física. La sección 273.5 cubre la violencia doméstica que causa lesiones corporales. La sección 243(e)(1) se aplica a la violencia doméstica que no causa una lesión. Debido a que 273.5 PC implica un - [What's the difference between 273.5 and 243(e)(1)?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/difference-between-2735-and-243e1/) - The difference between Penal Code 273.5 PC and Penal Code 243(e)(1) PC rests on whether the domestic violence victim suffered a physical injury. Section 273.5 covers domestic violence that causes corporal injury. Section 243(e)(1) applies to domestic violence that does not cause an injury. Because 273.5 PC involves more serious conduct, the penalties of a - [¿Las leyes de juego en California - ¿Es alguna vez legal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-apuestas-california/) - Sí, algunas formas de juego son legales en California. La Constitución de California prohíbe algunos tipos de juego, pero proporciona una lista de exenciones. Estos incluyen casinos en tierras indias, la lotería estatal, y apuestas en carreras de caballos. Código Penal de California 330 PC solo criminaliza ciertos juegos específicos, así como juegos bancarios y - [Gambling Laws in California - Is it ever legal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/gambling-laws-california/) - Yes, some forms of gambling are legal in California. The California Constitution bans some types of gambling, but provides a list of exemptions. These include casinos on Indian land, the state lottery, and betting on horse races. California Penal Code 330 PC only criminalizes certain specific games, as well as banking games and percentage games. - [¿Es legal matar a alguien en defensa propia en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-propia-matar-california/) - En California, puede ser legal matar a alguien en defensa propia. Sin embargo, solo es un homicidio justificable si la persona tenía una creencia razonable de que había un peligro inminente de ser asesinado o gravemente herido, que la fuerza letal era la única forma de prevenirlo y que se utilizó un nivel apropiado de - [Is it legal to kill someone in self-defense in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/self-defense-killing-california/) - In California, it can be legal to kill someone in self-defense. However, it is only a justifiable homicide if the person had a reasonable belief that there was an imminent danger of being killed or seriously hurt, that deadly force was the only way to prevent it, and used an appropriate level of force. Otherwise, - [Difamación vs. Falsa Luz: ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/difamacion-vs-luz-falsa/) - La diferencia principal entre difamación y falsa luz es que la difamación daña la reputación de la víctima, mientras que la falsa luz invade la privacidad de la víctima. Hay muchas implicaciones que surgen de esta diferencia. Por ejemplo, una declaración difamatoria solo tiene que ser hecha a otra persona, mientras que la falsa luz - [Defamation vs. False Light: What's The Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/defamation-vs-false-light/) - The core difference between defamation and false light is that defamation harms the victim’s reputation, while false light invades the victim’s privacy. There are many implications that come from this difference. For example, a defamatory statement only has to be made to one other person, while false light requires the disclosure to be to the - [Robo de Estes - cómo el hurto puede convertirse en un delito grave y un golpe](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/robo/estes-robo-como-el-hurto-en-california-puede-convertirse-en-un-grave-delito-y-en-un-golpe/) - En California, un robo de Estes es cuando los empleados de la tienda o la prevención de pérdidas siguen a un ladrón, y la persona usa la fuerza o amenazas de fuerza para evitar la detención y escapar con la mercancía. El uso de la fuerza o las amenazas eleva el hurto a un delito - [Estes Robbery – how shoplifting can become a felony and a strike](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/robbery/estes-robbery-how-shoplifting-in-california-can-become-a-serious-felony-and-a-strike/) - In California, an estes robbery is when store employees or loss prevention follow after a shoplifter, and the person uses force or threats of force to avoid apprehension and get away with the merchandise. The use of force or threats elevates shoplifting to the more serious crime of robbery. The term “Estes Robbery” is used because - [¿Cómo puedo conseguir que se retiren los cargos de violencia doméstica en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/violencia-domestica/como-retirar-los-cargos-de-violencia-domestica-en-california/) - Las leyes de violencia doméstica de California hacen que sea un crimen dañar o amenazar con dañar a una pareja íntima. Si se presenta un cargo de violencia doméstica ("DV") bajo estas leyes, un acusado puede intentar uno, o todos, de los siguientes para tratar de que se retire: obtener el apoyo del fiscal, solicitar - [How can I get domestic violence charges dropped in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/domestic-violence/how-to-drop-domestic-violence-charges-in-california/) - California domestic violence laws make it a crime to harm or threaten to harm, an intimate partner. If a domestic violence ("DV") charge gets filed under these laws, a defendant can attempt one, or all, of the following to try and get it dropped: gain the support of the prosecutor, request a copy of the - [Accidente de auto y trabajador por cuenta propia - ¿Cómo probar pérdida de salarios?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accidente-de-coche-perdida-de-sueldo-autonomo/) - Las víctimas de accidentes automovilísticos que son autónomos pueden demostrar sus salarios perdidos utilizando declaraciones de impuestos anteriores, 1099s, facturas, extractos bancarios, contratos, e incluso declaraciones de clientes actuales. Estos documentos pueden mostrar la cantidad de ingresos que se perdieron debido al accidente. Cualquier ingreso que no esté reflejado en estos documentos puede ser difícil - [Car accident and self employed - How to prove lost wages?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/car-accident-lost-wages-self-employed/) - Car accident victims who are self-employed can prove their lost wages by using prior tax returns, 1099s, invoices, bank statements, contracts, and even statements from current clients. These documents can show the extent of the income that was lost due to the accident. Any income that is not reflected on these documents can be difficult - [¿Cómo se define el acoso por quid pro quo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acoso-por-dar-y-tomar/) - El acoso por quid pro quo se define generalmente como una solicitud de acoso, casi siempre por un favor sexual, que está vinculado a un beneficio o avance en el lugar de trabajo. La persona objetivo del acoso se ve en una posición en la que tiene que cumplir con la solicitud a cambio del - [Quid Pro Quo Harassment - How is it defined?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/quid-pro-quo-harassment/) - Quid pro quo harassment is generally defined as a harassing request, nearly always for a sexual favor, that is tied to a workplace benefit or advancement. The target of the harassment is put in a position where he or she has to fulfill the request in exchange for the advancement or in order to escape - [Acuerdo de usuario de patinetes eléctricos y renuncia a su derecho a demandar](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/responsabilidad-de-productos/patinetes-electricos-renunciando-a-su-derecho-a-demandar/) - Si has montado en un patinete eléctrico compartido, o E-scooter, es posible que ya hayas renunciado a tu derecho a demandar. Las compañías de alquiler de E-scooter Lime y Bird tienen acuerdos de usuario extremadamente estrictos. Varias disposiciones en ellos requieren que renuncies a algunos de tus derechos antes de montar. Superar estas disposiciones y - [E-Scooters User Agreement & Waiving Your Right To Sue](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/product-liablity/e-scooters-waiving-your-right-to-sue/) - If you have ridden a shared electric scooter, or E-scooter, you may have already waived your right to sue. E-scooter sharing companies Lime and Bird have extremely strict user agreements. Several provisions in them require you to waive some of your rights before riding. Overcoming these provisions and waivers can be difficult. Your ability to - [Escrito de Coram Nobis - ¿Qué es y cómo presento uno?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/escrito-de-coram-nobis/) - Un mandato de coram nobis es una orden judicial en un proceso penal que permite a un tribunal de juicio reconsiderar un veredicto al descubrir nuevos hechos que no estaban disponibles durante el juicio. Normalmente se presenta mediante una petición de mandato de coram nobis ante el tribunal que lo condenó y sentenció por un - [Writ of Coram Nobis – What is it and how do I Bring One?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/writ-of-coram-nobis/) - A writ of coram nobis is a court order in a criminal proceeding that allows a trial court to reconsider a verdict upon the discovery of new facts that were not available during trial. You typically bring one by filing a petition for writ of coram nobis with the court that convicted you and sentenced - [Médico por caída y resbalón - 5 cosas a considerar al elegir uno](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/resbalon-y-caida-doctor/) - 5 cosas a buscar en un médico de resbalones y caídas son: si él o ella proporcionará tratamiento en un gravamen médico, si el médico está en su red de seguros, la experiencia del médico en tratar lesiones que resultarán en una demanda, la experiencia del médico con casos de compensación laboral, si se resbaló - [Slip and Fall Doctor - 5 things to look for when choosing one](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/slip-and-fall-doctor/) - 5 things to look for in a slip and fall doctor are: whether he or she will provide treatment on a medical lien, whether the doctor is in your insurance network, the doctor's experience treating injuries that will lead to a lawsuit, the doctor's experience with workers’ comp cases, if you slipped and fell on - [Seguridad Negligente - ¿Cuándo es motivo para una demanda por lesiones personales?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/seguridad-negligente/) - La seguridad negligente o inadecuada puede ser motivo para una demanda por lesiones personales si el propietario de la propiedad podría haber anticipado razonablemente el daño pero no tomó medidas razonables para prevenirlo. Las demandas por seguridad negligente se basan en la responsabilidad de la propiedad. Permiten a las víctimas de actividades criminales y otras - [Negligent Security - When is it grounds for a personal injury claim?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/negligent-security/) - Negligent or inadequate security can be grounds for a personal injury claim if the property owner could reasonably have anticipated the harm yet did not take reasonable care to prevent it. Negligent security claims are based on premises liability. They allow victims of criminal activity and other security lapses to sue the property owner for - [¿Cómo obtener el informe policial después de un accidente de coche en Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/como-obtener-el-informe-policial-despues-de-un-accidente-de-coche-en-las-vegas/) - Para solicitar un informe de accidente de coche en Las Vegas, haga clic en la página de solicitud de ciudadanos del Departamento de Policía Metropolitana de Las Vegas. Deberá ingresar toda la siguiente información: Su nombre y apellido Su fecha de nacimiento Su dirección de correo electrónico Su dirección postal Su número de teléfono El - [How to get the police report after a car accident in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-to-get-the-police-report-after-a-car-accident-in-las-vegas/) - To request a car accident report in Las Vegas, click on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's citizen request page. You will need to input all the following information: Your first and last name Your date of birth Your email address Your mailing address Your telephone number The number/expiration date/issuing country of your driver's license, - [Cantidades de compensación por resbalones y caídas - 3 cosas que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cantidades-de-compensacion-por-resbalones-y-caidas/) - Tres de las cosas más importantes que debes saber sobre las cantidades de compensación disponibles en casos de resbalones y caídas son que: tu cantidad de compensación disminuirá si tuviste parte de la culpa en tus lesiones, la compensación tiene como objetivo devolverte a tu estado anterior y rara vez se otorga para castigar al - [Slip and Fall Compensation Amounts - 3 things to know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/slip-and-fall-compensation-amounts/) - Three of the most important things to know about the compensation amounts available in slip-and-fall cases are that: your compensation amount will decrease if you were partially to blame for your injuries, the compensation is meant to make you whole, again, and is rarely awarded to punish the defendant, and the compensation amount is usually - [Mesa County Community Corrections - How it works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/sentencing/community-corrections/mesa-county/) - Mesa County Community Corrections is a Colorado diversion program that allows you to work a job and learn life skills instead of serving a prison sentence. By maintaining employment, you will be earning money to pay your court fines, restitution, treatment costs, child support, medical expenses, and room and board. In community correction, you typically - [¿Puede una empresa retaliar contra un trabajador por presentar un reclamo de compensación laboral en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/compensacion-de-trabajadores/puede-una-empresa-en-nevada-despedir-a-un-trabajador-por-hacer-una-reclamacion-de-compensacion-de-trabajadores/) - La ley de Nevada prohíbe a los empleadores tomar represalias en su contra por presentar una reclamación de compensación para trabajadores. Si es degradado o acosado, puede demandar a su empleador por salarios perdidos y dolor y sufrimiento. Y si es despedido, puede emprender una demanda por despido injustificado.1 ¿Es Nevada un estado de empleo - [Can a Company Retaliate Against a Worker for Filing a Workers Compensation Claim in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/workers-compensation/can-a-company-in-nevada-fire-a-worker-for-making-a-workers-compensation-claim/) - https://youtu.be/MBbKdbM0lEk Nevada law prohibits employers from retaliating against you for filing for workers' compensation. If you are demoted or harassed, you can sue your employer for lost wages and pain and suffering. And if you get fired, you can pursue a wrongful termination claim.1 Is Nevada an at-will employment state? Yes. This means that employers - [Defensa afirmativa en Derecho Penal - ¿Qué es?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/defensa-afirmativa/) - En el derecho penal, una defensa afirmativa es una defensa legal que, como acusado, tienes la carga de probar. No cuestiona la evidencia que demuestra los elementos del delito. En cambio, una defensa afirmativa afirma que el crimen fue excusable o justificado. Ejemplos incluyen: instigación, locura, necesidad, defensa propia (en un par de estados), estatuto - ["Affirmative Defense" in Criminal Law - What is it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/affirmative-defense/) - In criminal law, an affirmative defense is a legal defense that you, as the defendant, have the burden of proving. It does not challenge the evidence that proves the elements of the offense. Instead, an affirmative defense asserts that the crime was excusable or justified. Examples include: entrapment, insanity, necessity, self-defense (in a couple of - [¿Cuántos días seguidos puedes trabajar sin un día libre?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuantos-dias-seguidos-puedes-trabajar-sin-un-dia-libre/) - No hay una ley federal que limite el número de días que puedes trabajar seguidos. Sin embargo, algunos estados requieren un día de descanso cada semana. Si eres un trabajador no exento, es posible que tengas derecho a pago de horas extras o doble tiempo si trabajas más de cierto número de horas en una - [How many days in a row can you work without a day off?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-many-days-in-a-row-can-you-work-without-a-day-off/) - There is no federal law that limits the number of days you can work in a row. However, some states require a day off every week. If you are a non-exempt worker, you may be entitled to overtime pay or double-time pay if you work more than a certain number of hours in a week. - [¿Es el "robo" un delito de turpitud moral?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-el-robo-un-delito-de-turpitud-moral/) - Robo generalmente es un delito que involucra turpitud moral, pero no siempre. Los delitos de turpitud moral generalmente implican deshonestidad o conducta baja, vile o depravada que impactaría a una persona razonable. Las condenas pueden llevar a consecuencias de inmigración o disciplina profesional. También pueden usarse para desacreditarte si eres un testigo en un caso - [Is "Burglary" a Crime of Moral Turpitude?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-burglary-a-crime-of-moral-turpitude/) - Burglary is usually a crime involving moral turpitude, but not always. Crimes of moral turpitude generally involve either dishonesty or base, vile, or depraved conduct that would shock a reasonable person. Convictions can lead to immigration consequences or professional discipline. They can also be used to impeach you if you are a witness in a - [¿Cómo define el Código Penal 29.4 la "Intoxicación Voluntaria"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-penal/que-es-el-codigo-penal-294/) - Código Penal 29.4 es el estatuto de California que establece la defensa legal de intoxicación voluntaria. Esta defensa se presenta en casos penales que involucran un delito de intención específica. Permite al acusado presentar pruebas de intoxicación voluntaria para demostrar que el acusado no tenía la intención específica de cometer un delito.1 Un delito de - [How does Penal Code 29.4 define "Voluntary Intoxication"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/penal-code/what-is-penal-code-294/) - Penal Code 29.4 is the California statute that sets forth the legal defense of voluntary intoxication. This defense is asserted in criminal cases that involve a specific intent crime. It allows a defendant to introduce evidence of voluntary intoxication in order to show that the accused did not have the specific intent to commit a - [La diferencia entre una infracción y un delito menor en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-de-vehiculo/la-diferencia-entre-una-infraccion-y-una-falta-grave-en-california/) - Infractions son delitos menos graves que los delitos menores en California. Dado que las infracciones no son técnicamente delitos, las únicas sanciones son multas y posiblemente puntos en su licencia de DMV.1 En contraste, los delitos menores conllevan multas y/o hasta 364 días en la cárcel.2 En este artículo a continuación discuto lo que necesita - [Infraction vs Misdemeanor - What's The Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/vehicle-code/the-difference-between-an-infraction-and-a-misdemeanor-in-california/) - Since infractions are not crimes, the only penalties are fines and possibly DMV points on your license. In contrast, misdemeanors carry fines and/or jail. - [¿Tiene Colorado un estatuto de DUI de delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/tiene-colorado-una-estatuta-de-dui-de-delito-grave/) - Colorado tiene tres estatutos que convierten conducir bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas en un delito grave. Estos tres delitos de DUI grave son: CRS 42-4-1301 – Cuarto DUI CRS 18-3-205 – DUI que causa lesiones graves CRS 18-3-106 – DUI que causa la muerte Primera-, segunda-, y tercera condena por DUI son procesadas como - [Does Colorado have a felony DUI statute?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/does-colorado-have-a-felony-dui-statute/) - Colorado has three statutes that make driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs a felony crime. These three felony DUI offenses are: CRS 42-4-1301 – Fourth-time DUI CRS 18-3-205 – DUI causing serious injury CRS 18-3-106 – DUI causing death First-, second-, and third DUI convictions are prosecuted as misdemeanors as long as there are - [¿Qué es lesión corporal? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-lesion-corporal/) - En el derecho penal, el término lesión corporal se refiere a cualquier lesión física que causa una condición traumática. Esto suele significar una lesión visible o verificable, ya sea leve o grave. La existencia de una lesión corporal puede ser un elemento de un delito violento como asalto o agresión. En California, es un elemento - [What is "corporal injury"? A defense attorney explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-corporal-injury/) - https://youtube.com/watch?v=5KcCMwkqMWY&feature=shares In criminal law, the term corporal injury refers to any physical injury that causes a traumatic condition. This typically means a visible or verifiable injury, whether slight or severe. The existence of a corporal injury can be an element of a violent crime such as assault or battery. In California, it is an element - [Personal Injury Claim Against Landlord - How to Bring a Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/lawsuit-against-landlord/) - Lawsuits against landlords or apartment buildings for injuries on the rental property are common personal injury claims. They can be filed against: Landlords, Corporate landlords, Building owners, or Property management companies. These personal injury lawsuits seek compensation for the injuries suffered by you. They can be filed if you have been hurt by a dangerous - [¿Cómo demostrar la "Causación Próxima" en casos de lesiones en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/negligencia/como-demostrar-causalidad-proxima-en-casos-de-lesiones-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, tienes que probar cuatro "elementos" para ganar un caso de negligencia en el juicio: La parte responsable ("demandado") tenía un deber de cuidado hacia ti ("demandante"); El demandado incumplió este deber de cuidado; La violación del deber causó realmente y causó proximamente tu accidente; y El accidente resultó en daños para ti.1 El - [How to Prove "Proximate Causation" in Nevada Injury Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/negligence/how-to-prove-proximate-causation-in-nevada-injury-cases/) - In Nevada, you have to prove four "elements" to win a negligence case at trial: The responsible party ("defendant") had a duty of care towards you ("plaintiff"); The defendant breached this duty of care; The breach of duty actually caused and proximately caused your accident; and The accident resulted in damages to you.1 The element - [¿Es la deuda de marcador de casino descargable en bancarrota?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/es-la-deuda-de-la-marca-de-casino-descargable-en-la-bancarrota/) - En Nevada, la deuda de los marcadores de casino no puede ser eliminada en la bancarrota porque no pagar los marcadores de casino es un crimen. La única forma de eliminar la deuda de los marcadores de casino en la bancarrota es si: el fiscal del distrito desestima el caso penal; o no se presenta - [Is casino marker debt dischargeable in bankruptcy?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-casino-marker-debt-dischargeable-in-bankruptcy/) - In Nevada, casino marker debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy because failing to pay back casino markers is a crime. The only way you discharge casino marker debt in bankruptcy is if: the district attorney dismisses the criminal case; or no criminal case is ever brought. In other states where defaulting on casino markers is - [Código de Trabajo § 4850 Beneficios - Así es como funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-laboral-4850/) - Código Laboral § 4850 proporciona a los primeros respondedores y oficiales de seguridad pública hasta 1 año (52 semanas) de su salario completo cuando se lesionan en el trabajo y son colocados en discapacidad temporal. Si el trabajador sigue discapacitado después de que el año haya pasado, él o ella pueden continuar recibiendo los beneficios - [Labor Code § 4850 Benefits - This is How It Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/labor-code-4850/) - Labor Code § 4850 provides first responders and public safety officers with up to 1 year (52 weeks) of their full salary when they are injured on the job and placed on temporary disability. If the worker is still disabled after the year elapses, he or she can continue to receive normal workers’ compensation benefits. - [¿Siguen deteniendo a la gente en ICE en Denver?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/siguen-deteniendo-a-la-gente-en-denver-por-hielo/) - Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE) no ha realizado recientemente redadas a gran escala en Denver, Colorado, en la escala de lo que ocurrió en 2019. Durante una operación ese año, los oficiales de Operaciones de Cumplimiento y Remoción (ERO) de ICE detuvieron a 63 no ciudadanos.1 Aunque ICE - [ICE in Denver - Are they still apprehending people?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/ice-in-denver-are-they-still-apprehending-people/) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has not recently conducted any large-scale raids in Denver, Colorado, on the scale of what occurred in 2019. During one operation that year, ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers apprehended 63 non-citizens.1 Though even though ICE is not arresting immigrants on the scale it used to, all removable - [¿Qué tipos de lesiones y enfermedades están cubiertas por la compensación de los trabajadores?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-lesiones-estan-cubiertas-por-la-compensacion-de-los-trabajadores/) - Compensación para trabajadores cubre las lesiones y enfermedades ocupacionales que sufren los empleados y que surgen en el curso y alcance del empleo. Sin embargo, no siempre es fácil determinar qué lesiones están relacionadas con el trabajo. Además, las diferentes leyes estatales discrepan en cuanto a dónde termina el lugar de trabajo. Si su lesión - [What types of injuries and illnesses are covered by worker's compensation?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-injuries-are-covered-by-workers-compensation/) - Workers’ compensation covers the injuries and occupational diseases that are suffered by employees and that arise in the course and scope of employment. Which injuries are related to work, however, is not always easy to determine. Moreover, different state laws disagree as to where the workplace ends. If your injury is work-related, you are entitled - [Denver Hit and Run - 5 cosas clave que saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/atropello-y-huida-en-denver-5-cosas-clave-a-saber/) - 1. Debe detenerse después de un accidente automovilístico Si está conduciendo en Denver, Colorado y tiene una colisión con otro vehículo, ciclista, peatón o propiedad (como un buzón o una puerta), tiene los siguientes cinco deberes: Deténgase y estacione su automóvil lo más rápido y cerca posible de manera segura. Si alguien está herido, brinde - [Denver Hit and Run - 5 key things to know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/denver-hit-and-run-5-key-things-to-know/) - 1. You must stop after a car accident If you are driving in Denver, Colorado and have a collision with another vehicle, bicyclist, pedestrian, or property (such as a mailbox or gate), you have the following five duties: Stop and park your car as quickly and nearby as you safely can. If anyone is injured, - [Reclamaciones de seguridad negligentes en Nevada - Cómo presentar una demanda](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/reclamos-de-seguridad-negligentes-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, las demandas por negligencia en seguridad son acciones civiles que se presentan contra los propietarios de propiedades por dañarlo al no proporcionar medidas de seguridad adecuadas en las instalaciones. Ejemplos de negligencia en seguridad incluyen: La máquina de boletos de estacionamiento está rota en un estacionamiento oscuro de un casino, y un ladrón - [Negligent security claims in Nevada - How to file a lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/negligent-security-claims-in-nevada/) - In Nevada, negligent security lawsuits are civil actions you bring against property owners for harming you by failing to provide adequate safety measures on the premises. Examples of negligent security include: The parking ticket machine is broken at a darkly-lit, casino parking lot, and a thief drives off in your car. A nightclub hires a - [¿Los peatones siempre tienen prioridad en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/los-peatones-siempre-tienen-prioridad-en-nevada/) - En Nevada, los peatones siempre tienen el derecho de paso en los pasos de peatones marcados y no marcados a menos que una señal de tráfico o un oficial de tráfico esté señalando lo contrario. Aunque cruzar la calle fuera del paso de peatones es ilegal, el tráfico que se aproxima debe ceder el paso - [Do pedestrians always have the right of way in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/do-pedestrians-always-have-the-right-of-way-in-nevada/) - In Nevada, pedestrians always have the right of way at marked- and unmarked crosswalks unless a traffic sign or traffic officer is signaling otherwise. Even though jaywalking is illegal, oncoming traffic must yield to jaywalkers in order to avoid a collision.1 Can I be arrested for jaywalking? If police suspect you of jaywalking in Nevada, - [Leyes de bandera roja de Colorado - Lo que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes-de-bandera-roja-de-colorado-lo-que-necesitas-saber/) - Ley de bandera roja de Colorado permite que los miembros de la familia y del hogar de una persona pidan al tribunal una orden de protección extrema de riesgo" (ERPO) que prohíba a esa persona tener un arma. El propósito de los ERPO es prevenir que las personas que presentan un alto riesgo de lastimarse - [Colorado Red Flag Laws - What you need to know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-red-flag-laws-what-you-need-to-know/) - Colorado's red flag law allows a person's family and household members to ask the court for an extreme risk protection order" (ERPO) prohibiting that person from having a gun. The purpose of ERPOs is to prevent people who are exhibiting a high risk of hurting themselves or others from possessing firearms. 1. What is an - [¿Qué sucede en una Audiencia Preliminar? Una rápida descripción](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-sucede-en-una-audiencia-preliminar/) - Durante una audiencia preliminar, el fiscal presenta pruebas (que pueden ser testigos, documentos y pruebas físicas) de que el acusado cometió los delitos imputados. El propósito del procedimiento es que el juez determine si hay pruebas suficientes para enjuiciar al acusado. La audiencia es una especie de mini juicio que ocurre después de que un - [What Happens at a Preliminary Hearing? A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-happens-at-a-preliminary-hearing/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWMyGtcnDIhEIMTvfj4jI18BtDXYLgLYI During a preliminary hearing, the prosecutor presents evidence (which can be witnesses, documents and physical evidence) that the defendant committed the charged crimes. The purpose of the proceeding is for the judge to determine if there is sufficient evidence to bind the defendant over to stand trial. The hearing is a type of mini-trial - [Cargo de conspiración - ¿Cómo lo demuestra el fiscal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acusacion-de-conspiracion/) - Una acusación de conspiración criminal se puede presentar en su contra si: usted y al menos otra persona acuerdan cometer un delito, usted tiene la intención de cometer el delito, y usted o un co-conspirador realizan un acto manifiesto para llevar a cabo el delito. Usted puede ser responsable de la conspiración incluso si nunca - [Conspiracy Charge - How Does The Prosecutor Prove It?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/conspiracy-charge/) - A criminal conspiracy charge can be filed against you if you and at least one other person agree to commit a crime, you intend to commit the crime, and you or a co-conspirator make an overt act in furtherance of the crime. You can be liable for conspiracy even if you never act unlawfully on - [¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en recibir el pago después de un acuerdo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-tiempo-tarda-en-recibir-el-pago-despues-de-un-acuerdo/) - Es común que las compañías de seguros emitan un cheque de liquidación dentro de unos días después de firmar el acuerdo, aunque la duración real hasta que reciba los fondos puede extenderse hasta unas semanas. Algunos factores, como los gravámenes médicos u otros pagos de subrogación, pueden retrasar el pago. ¿Qué puede retrasar mi cheque - [My injury case has settled. How long before I get paid?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-paid-after-a-settlement/) - It is common for insurance companies to issue a settlement check within a few days of signing the agreement, though the actual duration until you receive the funds can extend up to a few weeks. Some factors, like medical liens or other subrogation payments, can delay payment. What can delay my personal injury settlement check? - [5 leyes de mordedura de perro del condado de Clark que es posible que no conozcas](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/5-leyes-de-mordedura-de-perro-del-condado-de-clark-que-puede-que-no-conozca/) - El condado de Clark requiere que informe las mordeduras de perro a un funcionario de salud pública o control de animales, ya sea que sea el dueño del perro, la víctima de la mordedura o un testigo. - [5 Clark County dog bite laws you may not have known](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/5-clark-county-dog-bite-laws-you-may-not-have-known/) - Clark County requires you to report dog bites to a public health or animal control official whether you are the dog's owner, the biting victim, or a witness. - [¿Golpeado por alguien que manda mensajes mientras conduce en Las Vegas? ¿Puedo presentar una demanda?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/golpeado-por-alguien-que-manda-mensajes-mientras-conduce-en-las-vegas-puedo-presentar-una-demanda/) - Si te golpean alguien mientras manejas y envías mensajes de texto en Las Vegas, puedes presentar una demanda por lesiones personales y exigir una compensación por tus pérdidas. Debido a que enviar mensajes de texto mientras se conduce es ilegal en Nevada, es posible que puedas demostrar que el conductor fue negligente per se, lo - [Hit by someone texting & driving in Las Vegas - Can I sue?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/hit-by-someone-texting-and-driving-in-las-vegas-can-i-file-a-lawsuit/) - If you get hit by someone texting while driving in Las Vegas, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and demand compensation for your losses. Because texting and driving is against the law in Nevada, you may be able to prove that the driver was negligent per se, making it easier to recover compensation. Does texting - [Retribución en el lugar de trabajo - 5 ejemplos y cómo probarlo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/represalias-en-el-lugar-de-trabajo/) - 5 ejemplos de represalias en el lugar de trabajo: 1) despedirte, 2) reducir tu salario, 3) cambiar tu horario, 4) trasladarte, y 5) negarte una promoción/aumento. - [Workplace Retaliation - Key Examples & How to Prove It](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/retaliation-in-the-workplace/) - 5 examples of workplace retaliation: 1) firing you, 2) reducing your pay, 3) changing your schedule, 4) transferring you, & 5) denying you a promotion/raise. - ["Adverse Employment Action" in California - How is it defined?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/adverse-employment-action/) - An adverse employment action is a change in the terms and conditions of your job that puts you in a worse position, such as termination or a demotion. - [SB384 California - Nuevos cambios en el registro de delincuentes sexuales](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/sb384/) - El proyecto de ley del Senado 384 (SB 384) cambió el proceso de registro de delincuentes sexuales en California a partir de 2021. La legislación reemplazó el registro de por vida obligatorio para todos los delitos sexuales con tres niveles separados basados en la gravedad del delito sexual. Además, los menores son tratados de manera - [SB 384 California - New Law re Sex Offender Registration](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sb384/) - Senate Bill 384 (SB 384) changed the sex offender registration process in California. Juveniles are also treated differently from adult offenders under SB 384. - [Definición de "Carga de la Prueba" - 7 Estándares Legales Comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-carga-de-la-prueba/) - En California, la carga de la prueba se refiere a quién tiene la responsabilidad de probar su reclamo. En casos penales, generalmente es el fiscal. En casos civiles, generalmente es el demandante. La carga puede cambiar en ciertas circunstancias durante el caso. El estándar de prueba que debe cumplir la parte con la carga de - ["Burden of Proof" in California - A Guide to The Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/burden-of-proof-definition/) - In California, the burden of proof refers to who has the responsibility to prove their claim. In criminal cases, it is generally the prosecutor. In civil cases, it is generally the plaintiff. The burden can shift in certain circumstances during the case. The standard of proof that has to be met by the party with - [Cargos de robo con fuerza - Las 5 mejores formas de vencer el caso](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cargos-de-robo/) - 1) Eres inocente de manera factual, 2) no tuviste intención criminal, 3) tenías un reclamo de derecho, 4) tenías consentimiento, y/o 5) la policía cometió una conducta indebida. - [Burglary Charges – Top 5 Ways to Beat the Case](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/burglary-charges/) - 1) You are factually innocent, 2) you lacked criminal intent, 3) you had a claim of right, 4) you had consent, and/or 5) the police committed misconduct. - [¿Cuál es la definición de un "arma de asalto" en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-arma-de-asalto-de-california/) - La definición de California de armas de asalto incluye la serie AK y Colt AR-15, además de armas con características agresivas en lugar de defensivas. - [What is the definition of an "assault weapon" in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-assault-weapon-definition/) - California's definition of assault weapons includes the AK and Colt AR-15 series in addition to guns with assaultive as opposed to defensive features. - [¿Un pasajero puede obtener una DUI en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puede-un-pasajero-obtener-una-dui-en-california/) - En California, los pasajeros intoxicados pueden ser acusados de DUI si ayudaron a dirigir, cambiaron de asiento con el conductor, o el oficial no está seguro de quién condujo. - [Can a passenger get a DUI in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-a-passenger-get-a-dui-in-california/) - In California, intoxicated passengers can be charged with DUI if they helped steer, they switched seats with the driver, or the officer is unsure of who drove. - [¿Puedes obtener una DUI en una bicicleta? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puedes-obtener-una-dui-en-una-bicicleta/) - Si puedes recibir un DUI en una bicicleta depende de la ley de tu estado. Cada estado tiene su propia ley para conducir bajo la influencia (DUI). Algunos prohíben operar un "vehículo de motor" mientras se está bajo la influencia del alcohol. Otros prohíben estar bajo la influencia y operar un "vehículo". Si vives en - [Can you get a DUI on a bike? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-you-get-a-dui-on-a-bike/) - Whether you can get a DUI on a bike depends on the law of your state. Each state has its own law for driving under the influence (DUI). Some forbid operating a “motor vehicle” while under the influence of alcohol. Others forbid being under the influence and operating a “vehicle.” If you live in a - [Sentencias consecutivas vs concurrentes - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/frases-consecutivas-vs-frases-concurrentes/) - En California, las frases consecutivas son términos de prisión que se cumplen uno tras otro. Las frases concurrentes son términos de prisión que se cumplen al mismo tiempo. Cumplir frases consecutivas significa más tiempo en prisión. Son un factor si eres condenado por múltiples delitos. Los jueces de California tienen mucha discreción en qué tipo - [Consecutive vs Concurrent Sentences - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/consecutive-vs-concurrent-sentences/) - In California, consecutive sentences are prison terms served one after the other. Concurrent sentences are prison terms that are served at the same time. - [¿Cómo funciona el multiplicador de dolor y sufrimiento?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/multiplicador-de-dolor-y-sufrimiento/) - El multiplicador de dolor y sufrimiento es una forma de estimar una oferta de acuerdo justa en un caso de lesiones personales. Suma tus daños económicos y luego usa un multiplicador entre 1 y 5 para estimar tus daños no económicos. El resultado puede influir en las negociaciones de acuerdo en tu caso. Daños económicos - [¿Cuánto se espera de un acuerdo por un disco herniado?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-de-un-acuerdo-esperar-por-una-hernia-disco/) - Porque cada caso es único, el acuerdo esperado por una lesión de disco herniado puede variar desde tan solo $20,000 hasta más de un millón de dólares. La gravedad de su lesión es un factor importante. Otros factores importantes son si usted tuvo alguna culpa parcial en la lesión y el alcance de la cobertura - [Pain and Suffering Multiplier - How does it work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/pain-and-suffering-multiplier/) - The pain and suffering multiplier is a way to estimate what a fair settlement offer would be in a personal injury case. It adds up your economic damages and then uses a multiplier between 1 and 5 to estimate your noneconomic damages. The result can drive settlement negotiations in your case. Economic versus noneconomic damages - [How much of a settlement to expect for a herniated disc?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-of-a-settlement-to-expect-for-a-herniated-disc/) - Because every case is unique, the expected settlement for a herniated disc injury can range from as little as $20,000 to over a million dollars. The severity of your injury is a big factor. Other major factors are whether you were partially at fault for the injury and the extent of the available insurance coverage. - [Negligencia Contributiva vs Negligencia Comparativa - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/negligencia-contribuyente-vs-negligencia-comparativa/) - La diferencia entre negligencia comparativa y negligencia contributiva radica en cuán responsable puedes ser por tus lesiones antes de que se te impida recuperar una compensación por ellas en una demanda de lesiones personales. Negligencia contributiva te impide recuperar si tuviste alguna culpa. Las reglas de negligencia comparativa generalmente reducen tu recuperación en la medida - [Contributory Negligence vs Comparative Negligence - What's The Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/contributory-negligence-vs-comparative-negligence/) - The difference between comparative negligence and contributory negligence turns on how responsible you can be for your injuries before you are barred from recovering compensation for them in a personal injury claim. Contributory negligence bars you from recovery if you were at fault at all. Comparative negligence rules generally reduce your recovery by the extent - [¿Cuáles son los elementos de responsabilidad estricta?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/elementos-de-responsabilidad-stricta/) - Los elementos de responsabilidad estricta dependen del tipo de caso. En general, sin embargo, los elementos son: el acusado tenía algo peligroso, la cosa peligrosa te puso en riesgo sin culpa propia, y te causó daño. La responsabilidad estricta surge en casos civiles que involucran responsabilidad por productos, mordeduras de perro y actividades inherentemente peligrosas. - [What are the elements of strict liability?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/elements-of-strict-liability/) - The elements of strict liability depend on the type of case. Generally speaking, though, the elements are: the defendant had something dangerous, the dangerous thing put you at risk through no fault of your own, and it caused you to get hurt. Strict liability comes up in civil cases involving products liability, dog bites, and - [Evidencia de deterioro en California - ¿Qué es y cuáles son mis derechos?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/evidencia-pudricion-california/) - La alteración de evidencia es cuando una persona o entidad destruye o altera significativamente evidencia que es relevante para un caso pendiente o futuro en la corte civil o criminal. La alteración también ocurre cuando una persona o entidad no preserva propiedad para que pueda ser utilizada como evidencia. La alteración a menudo se conoce - [Evidence Spoilage in California – What is it & what are my rights?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/evidence-spoilage-california/) - Evidence spoilage is when a person or entity destroys or significantly alters evidence that is relevant to a pending or future civil or criminal court case. - [¿Puedo hacerlo si el delito se reduce a un delito menor después de la libertad condicional?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/delito-grave-reducido-a-delito-menor-despues-de-la-libertad-condicional/) - En California, puedes presentar una moción 17(b) para pedir al tribunal que reduzca tu cargo de delito grave a una condena por delito menor después de completar la libertad condicional por delito grave. - [Can my felony be dropped to a misdemeanor after probation?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/felony-dropped-to-misdemeanor-after-probation/) - In California, you can bring a 17(b) motion to ask the court to get your felony charge dropped to a misdemeanor conviction after completing felony probation. - [Acuerdo de Pleito por Delito Grave - 3 Cosas Clave para Negociar](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-pleito-por-delito-grave-3-cosas-clave-para-negociar/) - Las tres cosas más comunes para negociar durante las negociaciones de declaración de culpabilidad por un delito grave son: reducir el cargo, preferiblemente a un delito menor, una sentencia de cárcel o prisión más corta o, si es posible, sin tiempo de cárcel en absoluto, y condiciones más indulgentes de libertad condicional. El proceso de - ["Felony Plea Bargain" - 3 Key Defense Strategies](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/felony-plea-bargain-3-key-things-to-bargain-for/) - The three goals for felony plea bargain negotiations are: 1) reduce the charge, 2) shorten the sentence, and 3) get more lenient probation terms. - [Reglas de libertad condicional por delito en California - 10 típicas](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reglas-de-probacion-de-delitos-graves-california/) - Si eres condenado por un delito grave en California y te colocan en libertad condicional por delito grave, debes cumplir con reglas específicas (llamadas "términos y condiciones"). - [Felony Probation Rules in California - 10 That Are Typical](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/felony-probation-rules-california/) - If you get convicted of a felony offense in California and get placed on felony probation, you must abide by specific rules (called "terms and conditions"). - [¿La afiliación política es una clase protegida en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-la-afiliacion-politica-una-clase-protegida-en-california/) - La afiliación política no se considera una clase protegida en California. Un proyecto de ley que habría hecho que lo fuera no logró pasar por la legislatura estatal en 2021. - [Is "political affiliation" a protected class in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-political-affiliation-a-protected-class-in-california/) - Political affiliation is not treated as a protected class in California. A bill that would have made it one failed to pass the state legislature in 2021. - [¿Hay algún derecho de la Primer Enmienda en el trabajo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/derechos-primera-enmienda-en-el-trabajo/) - Generalmente, solo tienes derechos de la Primera Enmienda en el trabajo si tu empleador es el gobierno. La Primera Enmienda no se aplica a actores privados, como empresas privadas. Sin embargo, algunas leyes estatales y federales de empleo protegen parte de tu discurso en el lugar de trabajo. Si eres un empleado público, tu discurso - [First Amendment Rights at Work - Are There Any?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/first-amendment-rights-at-work/) - You generally only have First Amendment rights at work if your employer is the government. The First Amendment does not apply to private actors, such as private businesses. However, some state and federal employment laws protect some of your speech in the workplace. If you are a public employee, your speech can still be limited so - [¿Cuánto tiempo toma la reserva en la cárcel?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-tiempo-toma-la-reserva-en-la-carcel/) - Después de una detención, el proceso de reserva puede tomar desde menos de una hora hasta varias horas, dependiendo de: los procedimientos de reserva de la estación de policía, cuántas personas están siendo reservadas, y cuántos oficiales hay para manejar las reservas. Después del proceso de reserva, puede ser liberado bajo su propia responsabilidad o - [How long is the booking process after an arrest?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-long-does-booking-take-in-jail/) - Following an arrest, the booking process can take anywhere from less than an hour to several hours, depending on: the police station’s booking procedures, how many people are being booked, and how many officers there are to handle the bookings. After the booking process, you could be released on own recognizance or after posting bail. - [El Sistema de Corte Juvenil de Denver - Una Guía para Padres](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/tribunal-juvenil-de-denver-una-guia-para-los-padres/) - La Corte Juvenil de Denver se encuentra en: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 West Colfax Avenue., 2do piso, Denver, CO 80204. El número de teléfono es (720) 337-0570. - [The Denver Juvenile Court System – A Guide for Parents](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/denver-juvenile-court-a-guide-for-parents/) - Denver Juvenile Court is located at: Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, 520 West Colfax Avenue., 2nd floor, Denver, CO 80204. The phone number is (720) 337-0570. - ["Justicia Restaurativa" en los Casos Penales de Colorado - ¿Qué es?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/justicia-restaurativa-colorado-que-es-eso/) - Justicia restaurativa (JR) es una alternativa a la prosecución criminal o juvenil tradicional en Colorado. Si eres admitido en un programa de justicia restaurativa, te enfrentarás cara a cara con tu(s) víctima(s) y facilitadores capacitados para discutir el caso y las medidas que puedes tomar para reparar las cosas. Si cumples con esto, los cargos - ["Restorative Justice" in Colorado Criminal Cases - What is it?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/restorative-justice-colorado-what-is-it/) - Restorative justice (RJ) is an alternative to traditional criminal- or juvenile prosecution in Colorado. If you are admitted into a restorative justice program, you are brought face-to-face with your victim(s) and trained facilitators to discuss the case and what measures you can take to make things right. If you follow through, the criminal charges get - [¿Es la prostitución alguna vez legal en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-la-prostitucion-legal-en-california/) - Prostitución es ilegal en todo el estado de California. Tanto el trabajador sexual como el "cliente" pueden ser procesados por un delito menor que conlleva hasta 6 meses de cárcel y $1,000 en multas. Estas mismas sanciones también se aplican a solicitar (ofrecerse a participar en) prostitución o aceptar una oferta para participar en prostitución - [Is Prostitution Ever Legal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-prostitution-legal-in-california/) - Prostitution is illegal throughout the state of California. Both the sex worker and "john" face misdemeanor charges carrying up to 6 months in jail and $1,000. - [¿Es "escupir" a alguien un delito? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-escupir-a-alguien-un-delito/) - Dependiendo de la jurisdicción y las circunstancias, escupir a alguien puede ser un delito. En algunos estados, escupir a alguien puede ser considerado asalto o agresión. En otros, dirigir fluidos corporales, incluyendo saliva, a empleados gubernamentales, como oficiales de policía o guardias de prisión, es un delito. En cualquier caso, escupir a alguien puede llevar - [Is "spitting" on someone a crime? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-spitting-on-someone-a-crime/) - Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, spitting on someone may be a crime. In some states, spitting on someone can be assault or battery. In others, directing bodily fluids, including spit, at government employees, such as police officers or prison guards, is a crime. In either case, spitting on someone can lead to a lawsuit - [¿Es el vandalismo un delito grave? Un abogado de defensa penal explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/es-el-vandalismo-un-delito-felon/) - Le diste un bate al buzón de una ex novia por enojo. Ahora estás bajo investigación por el delito de vandalismo. ¿Es este un delito grave? Puede serlo. La mayoría de los estados dicen que el vandalismo puede ser acusado como un delito grave si: el delito resulta en daños a la propiedad que tienen - [Is vandalism a felony? A Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-vandalism-a-felony/) - Vandalism is typically charged as a felony if the value of the property damage is substantial or if certain protected sites were vandalized. - [Homicidio culposo vs Asesinato - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/homicidio-culposo-vs-asesinato/) - Homicidio culposo es un homicidio sin premeditación maliciosa. Asesinato es un homicidio con premeditación maliciosa. Esto hace que el homicidio culposo sea un delito menor incluido en el asesinato. Debido a que el asesinato es un delito más grave, las penas son más altas. Las condenas por asesinato pueden llevar una sentencia de por vida - [Manslaughter vs Murder - What's The Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/manslaughter-vs-murder/) - https://youtu.be/ULlYHdRhRAw Manslaughter is a homicide without malice aforethought. Murder is a homicide with malice aforethought. This makes manslaughter a lesser-included offense of murder. Because murder is a more severe crime, the penalties are higher. Convictions for murder can carry a life or a death sentence. Manslaughter convictions often carry around a decade in prison. Malice - [¿Cuál es la doctrina de la "última oportunidad clara"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/lesiones-personales/cual-es-la-doctrina-de-la-ultima-oportunidad-clara/) - California no sigue la doctrina de la última oportunidad clara. California es un estado de negligencia comparativa pura, que divide los daños basándose en el porcentaje de culpa. - [The “Last Clear Chance” Doctrine - Does California Follow it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/personal-injury/what-is-the-last-clear-chance-doctrine/) - California does not follow the last clear chance doctrine. California is a pure comparative negligence state, which divies damages based on percentage of fault. - [Robo Menor vs Robo Mayor - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/robo-menor-vs-robo-mayor/) - En California, la diferencia entre el robo menor y el robo mayor generalmente depende de si el valor de la propiedad robada es más o menos de $950. Si el valor es de $950 o menos, entonces es un robo menor. Si es más de $950, entonces es un robo mayor. También puede ser un - [Petty Theft vs Grand Theft in California - The difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/petty-theft-vs-grand-theft/) - In California, the difference between petty theft and grand theft is typically whether the value of the stolen property is worth more or less than $950. If the value is $950 or less, then it is petty theft. If it is over $950, then it is grand theft. It can also be grand theft to - [Seguro PIP - ¿Qué es y cómo funciona en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/seguro-pip/) - El seguro de protección contra lesiones personales (PIP) es un tipo de seguro de automóvil sin culpa disponible en 21 estados, pero no en California. En su lugar, los conductores de California pueden comprar MedPay, una póliza de seguro opcional sin culpa que: cubre los gastos médicos relacionados con el accidente y los costos funerarios - [California Doesn't Have "PIP Insurance - Here's Why](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/pip-insurance/) - Personal injury protection insurance (PIP) is a type of no-fault car insurance available in 21 states but not in California. Instead, California drivers can purchase MedPay, an optional no-fault insurance policy that: covers the accident-related medical bills and funeral costs of you and your passengers (like PIP insurance), but does not cover lost wages (unlike - [¿Qué es una fianza PR en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/defensa-criminal/que-es-una-fianza-pr-en-colorado/) - Un PR bond es cuando una persona que ha sido arrestada en Colorado es liberada bajo su "propia responsabilidad" sin tener que pagar ningún dinero. Diferentes tipos de bonos en Colorado Después de que una persona (el "acusado") es arrestada bajo sospecha de un delito, la policía lo llevará a la estación y lo mantendrá - [Probación vs. Libertad Condicional - ¿Cómo son diferentes?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/probacion-vs-libertad-condicional/) - Tal vez fue arrestado por DUI en California. Uno de los oficiales que lo arrestaron hizo un comentario de que podría obtener libertad condicional. ¿No es la libertad condicional lo mismo que la libertad condicional? Si no, ¿en qué se diferencian? En este artículo discuto todo lo que necesita saber sobre la libertad condicional, la - [What is a PR bond in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/criminal-defense/what-is-a-pr-bond-in-colorado/) - A PR bond is when a person who has been arrested in Colorado gets released on his or her "own recognizance" without having to pay any money. Different types of bonds in Colorado After a person (the "defendant") gets arrested on suspicion of a crime, the police will book him or her at the station - [Probation vs. Parole in California – How Are They different?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/probation-vs-parole/) - Probation is part of your sentencing that reduces or eliminates your jail/prison time. Parole occurs after you served a significant portion of your sentence. - [Cuatro formas en que la "ira de la carretera" puede hacerte acusado de un delito en California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ira-de-la-calle/cuatro-formas-en-que-la-ira-de-la-calle-puede-hacerte-acusado-de-un-delito-en-california/) - No hay una ofensa específica en California llamada "ira en la carretera". En su lugar, enfrenta cargos por conducción imprudente, asalto, agresión y/o amenazas criminales. - [4 Ways “Road Rage” Can Be a Crime in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/road-rage/four-ways-road-rage-can-get-you-charged-with-a-crime-in-california/) - There is no specific offense in California called "road rage." Instead, you face charges of reckless driving, assault, battery, and/or criminal threats. - [Acuerdo de liquidación - Sus 5 preguntas principales respondidas](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-liquidacion/) - Un abogado de lesiones personales explica cómo funcionan los acuerdos de liquidación en California, qué pueden y no pueden incluir, y cuándo son ejecutables. - ["Settlement Agreements" in California - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/settlement-agreement/) - A personal injury attorney explains how settlement agreements in California work, what they can and cannot include, and when they are enforceable. - [¿Cómo funciona la prueba de "Factor Substancioso"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/factor-sustancial-prueba/) - La prueba del factor sustancial se utiliza para determinar si la conducta de otra persona fue la causa próxima de tu lesión. Tienes la carga de probar la causalidad. - [The "Substantial Factor" Test - How Does It Work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/substantial-factor-test/) - The substantial factor test is used to determine whether someone else’s conduct was the proximate cause of your injury. You have the burden to prove causation. - [Robo vs Hurto - ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/robo-vs-hurto/) - La diferencia entre el robo y el hurto es que el hurto es simplemente robar la propiedad de alguien, mientras que el robo es usar la fuerza o el miedo para tomar la propiedad de la posesión inmediata de una persona. Por lo tanto, el hurto es un delito de propiedad menos grave. El robo - ["Theft" vs "Robbery" - What’s the Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/theft-vs-robbery/) - Theft is merely stealing someone's property, whereas robbery is using force or fear to take property from a person's immediate possession, such as a stick-up. - [Transporte de una Sustancia Controlada en California - ¿Cómo se define?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/transporte-de-una-sustancia-controlada-en-california/) - En California, transportar una sustancia controlada es un delito definido como mover conscientemente una cantidad utilizable de la droga para su eventual venta. Hacerlo es un delito grave castigado con hasta 9 años de prisión, y aún más si se trata de una gran cantidad. No es necesario que muevas la droga a una distancia - [Transportation of a Controlled Substance in California - How is it defined?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/transportation-of-a-controlled-substance-in-california/) - In California, transporting a controlled substance is knowingly moving a usable amount for eventual sale. It is a felony carrying up to 9 years in prison. - [¿Necesitan los policías una orden judicial para una extracción de sangre forzada en un arresto por DUI?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/garantia/cual-es-el-requisito-de-garantia-relajado-de-california-para-extracciones-de-sangre-forzadas/) - La policía de California no necesita obtener una orden judicial siempre y cuando se te dé la opción de tomar una prueba de aliento o de sangre, y tú elijas tomar la prueba de sangre. - [Do police need a warrant for blood draw in California cases?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/warrant/what-is-californias-relaxed-warrant-requirement-for-forced-blood-draws/) - California police do not need to get a warrant as long as you are given the choice to take a breath or blood test, and you choose to take the blood test. - [¿Qué comportamientos se consideran criterios para un "entorno laboral hostil"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuales-son-los-comportamientos-considerados-criterios-para-un-ambiente-de-trabajo-hostil/) - Un ambiente laboral hostil es un lugar de trabajo donde el comportamiento inapropiado es lo suficientemente grave o frecuente como para constituir acoso laboral. - [What behaviors are considered criteria for a "hostile work environment"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-behaviors-are-considered-criteria-for-a-hostile-work-environment/) - A hostile work environment is a workplace where inappropriate behavior is severe or pervasive enough to amount to workplace harassment. - [¿Qué es una moción para suspender una sentencia pendiente de apelación en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-una-mocion-para-mantener-una-sentencia-pendiente-de-apelacion/) - En California, una "moción para suspender la sentencia pendiente de apelación" pide al tribunal de primera instancia que retrase la sentencia mientras el acusado apela su caso penal. Si el juez concede la moción, la imposición de la sentencia se pausará temporalmente hasta que el tribunal de apelación se pronuncie sobre la apelación. Qué haría - [What is a "Motion to Stay a Sentence Pending Appeal"?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-a-motion-to-stay-a-sentence-pending-appeal/) - In California, a “motion to stay sentence pending appeal” asks the trial court to delay the sentence while the defendant appeals their criminal case. If the judge grants the motion, the imposition of the sentence will be temporarily paused until the appellate court rules on the appeal. What it would do If successful, a motion - [¿Qué es un "PC 1275 Hold" bajo el Código Penal de California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-una-pc-1275-hold/) - Un 1275 hold es cuando se coloca una retención en su fianza porque el tribunal cree que el dinero utilizado para la fianza fue generado por actividades delictivas. - ["1275 Hold" - When The Court Seizes Your Bail Money](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-a-pc-1275-hold/) - A 1275 hold is when a hold is placed on your bail because the court believes that the money being used for the bail was generated by felonious activity. - [¿Qué es una exención Arbuckle?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-una-renuncia-arbuckle/) - En California, una renuncia de Arbuckle es cuando renuncias al derecho de tener el mismo juez que aceptó tu acuerdo de declaración de culpabilidad también maneje tu audiencia de sentencia. - [What is an "Arbuckle Waiver"? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-an-arbuckle-waiver/) - In California, an Arbuckle Waiver is when you forego the right to have the same judge who accepted your plea bargain also handle your sentencing hearing. - [How do I preserve evidence in a Calif personal injury case?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/preserving-evidence-in-a-calif-personal-injury-case/) - In California, you should keep and maintain all evidence that is in your possession, and that may be relevant to a personal injury case. You should also take necessary steps to ensure that the potential defendants preserve evidence in their possession. Statements from witnesses can also be taken and preserved. The consequences for spoliation of - [How long do you go to jail for possession of drugs in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-long-do-you-go-to-jail-for-possession-of-drugs-in-california/) - In California, the amount of time you can spend in jail or prison after a conviction for drug possession varies widely. It can be multiple decades or no time at all. Custody time ultimately hinges on five primary factors: the specific drug possession charges you are facing, the type of drug, how much of the - [What is an involuntary manslaughter sentence in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-an-involuntary-manslaughter-sentence-in-nevada/) - Involuntary manslaughter is a category D felony in Nevada, carrying one to four years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.1 Though the sentence can be as much as doubled if you used a deadly weapon to commit the unlawful killing.2 What is involuntary manslaughter? Nevada's legal definition of involuntary manslaughter is the unintentional - [What California criminal convictions lead to deportation?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-criminal-convictions-lead-to-deportation/) - Certain criminal convictions in California can lead to deportation if you are not a United States citizen. It often does not matter how long you have been in the country. Known as “deportable offenses,” these are: crimes of moral turpitude, aggravated felonies, drug offenses, firearms offenses, and crimes of domestic violence. 1. Crimes of moral - ["Police Code 245" - What does it stand for?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/police-code-245/) - In California, "police code 245" refers to the crime of assault with a deadly weapon. This includes assault with a firearm, as well as assault by means likely to produce a great bodily injury. The number for the code comes from the section of California’s Penal Code that defines the offense. In other jurisdictions, this - ["Brandishing a Weapon" - What exactly does this mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/brandishing-a-weapon/) - Legal analysis of the crime of "brandishing a weapon" and it is defined in various state criminal codes. - [California Hit and Run - 5 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/california-hit-and-run-5-key-things-to-know/) - In California, a hit-and-run is the crime of crashing into someone or something and then fleeing the scene without providing your personal and contact information. Five things to know about this offense in California are: there are 2 different statutes that could apply, the criminal penalties for a conviction can be significant, points will be assessed - [Section 1983 Lawsuits in California - 3 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/section-1983-lawsuits-in-california/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZKvmEN3FB8 A Section 1983 lawsuit is a legal claim that demands financial compensation for violations of your civil rights. Four things to know about them in California are: overcoming the qualified immunity defense can be difficult, there is a California state law, the Bane Act, that can be used as well, you can also win - [What are the penalties for elder abuse in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/elder-abuse-penalties/) - Elder abuse in Colorado carries hefty fines and incarceration terms depending on whether the case involved theft, negligence, injuries, neglect, or sex crimes. - [Chargeback Fraud - California Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/chargeback-fraud/) - In California, chargeback fraud is typically the crime of buying something with your credit card, demanding a refund from the seller without returning the item, and then disputing the charge with your credit card company. Also known as “double-dipping,” you would have the item and its cost in money. It can be prosecuted under a - [RICO charges in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/rico-charges-in-nevada/) - Nevada's RICO law NRS § 207.400 outlaws racketeering, which are crimes done as part of an unlawful business such as drug-, prostitution- or gambling rings. - [What does "simple battery" mean in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-does-simple-battery-mean/) - "Simple battery" is Nevada's least serious battery charge. As a misdemeanor, simple battery carries up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to six months in jail - ["Robbery" vs "Burglary" – What’s the Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/robbery-vs-burglary/) - The main difference between robbery and burglary is that burglary involves entering a structure with the intent to commit a theft or some other crime. - [When is "reckless driving" a felony in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/when-is-reckless-driving-a-felony-in-nevada/) - Under NRS 484B.653, reckless driving causing substantial bodily harm or death is a category B felony carrying 1 to 6 years in prison and $2,000 to $5,000. - [Vandalism by Minors in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/vandalism-by-minors/) - Typical juvenile penalties for vandalism in Nevada include community service, a drug/alcohol evaluation, probation, a driver’s license suspension, & counseling. - [I Failed to Report an Injury in Colorado. Am I in trouble?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/i-failed-to-report-an-injury-in-colorado-am-i-in-trouble/) - If you were injured at work, Colorado law requires you to report your injuries in writing to your employer within 10 days of the injury. - [¿Cómo puedo quitar puntos de mi licencia de conducir de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/eliminar-puntos-dmv/) - No hay forma de eliminar los puntos del DMV de su licencia de conducir de Colorado. Sin embargo, los puntos del DMV dejan de tener efecto después de 24 meses. - [Reglas de Procedimiento Penal de Colorado - ¿Cuáles son?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/reglas-de-procedimiento-penal-de-colorado/) - Las Reglas de Procedimiento Penal de Colorado (también conocidas como "Crim. P.") describen las regulaciones que los jueces, fiscales y abogados defensores deben seguir en los 22 tribunales de distrito de Colorado. Las Crim. P. fueron modificadas recientemente en noviembre de 2022. A continuación se presenta un resumen de cada sección: I. Alcance, Propósito y - [Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure - What Are They?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-rules-of-criminal-procedure/) - The Colorado Rules of Criminal Procedure (a.k.a. "Crim. P.") outline the regulations that judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers are required to follow in Colorado's 22 district courts. The Crim. P. was amended as recently as November of 2022. What follows is a summary of each section: I. Scope, Purpose, and Construction Rule 1. Scope The - [¿Las armas de calibre .50 BMG son legales en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/delito/son-las-armas-50-bmg-legales-en-california/) - Con pocas excepciones, los rifles .50 BMG son ilegales en California. Están prohibidos por los códigos penales 30610 PC y 30600 PC, la ley de California sobre armas de asalto. - [Are .50 BMG caliber rifles legal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/felony/are-50-bmg-rifles-legal-in-california/) - With few exceptions, .50 BMG rifles are illegal in California. They are prohibited by Penal Codes 30610 PC and 30600 PC, California’s law on assault weapons. - [Demanda por mordedura de perro - ¿Cuánto puedo demandar?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-puedo-demandar-por-una-mordedura-de-perro/) - En una demanda por mordedura de perro, puedes demandar por la cantidad que te compense por tus pérdidas. Esto incluye tus gastos médicos, ingresos perdidos y dolor y sufrimiento. En promedio, esto es alrededor de $50,000 por mordeduras de perro. Si tus lesiones fueron extensas, puedes demandar por más. Varios factores influirán en la cantidad - [Are there special rules in California as to Pit Bulls?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/are-there-special-rules-in-california-re-pit-bulls/) - In the state of California, there are no special rules for pit bulls. City and county governments, however, can impose restrictions on pit bull ownership. Those restrictions are generally spay and neuter requirements. Other breed-specific regulations are prohibited. California’s dog bite statute is breed-neutral and does not make special rules for pit bulls. State law - [Dog Bite Lawsuit - How much can I sue for?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-can-i-sue-for-a-dog-bite/) - https://youtu.be/XXyUb-NHsYA In a dog bite lawsuit, you can sue for the amount that compensates you for your losses. This includes your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. On average, this is around $50,000 for dog bites. If your injuries were extensive, you can sue for more. Several factors will influence how much you - [Can dog walkers be held liable for a dog bite on their watch?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-dog-walkers-be-held-liable-for-a-dog-bite-on-their-watch/) - In some circumstances, professional dog walkers can be held liable for a dog bite that occurs on their watch. In many states, they can at least be held partially liable. State laws will determine if partially liable defendants can be responsible for paying all of the damages. If they work for a professional pet-sitting service, - [Ejemplos de negligencia - 10 de los escenarios más comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-negligencia-10-de-los-escenarios-mas-comunes/) - Negligencia es la falta involuntaria de usar un cuidado razonable. Esto puede llevar a responsabilidad si tenías un deber legal de cuidado, fallaste en cumplir con el deber, y por lo tanto causaste lesiones a alguien. 10 ejemplos comunes de negligencia son: accidentes de auto, caídas y resbalones, productos defectuosos, mordeduras de perro, negligencia médica, - [¿Hay reglas especiales en California con respecto a los Pit Bulls?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/hay-reglas-especiales-en-california-con-respecto-a-los-pit-bulls/) - En el estado de California, no hay reglas especiales para los pit bulls. Sin embargo, los gobiernos municipales y condales pueden imponer restricciones a la propiedad de pit bulls. Estas restricciones generalmente incluyen requisitos de esterilización. Otras regulaciones específicas de raza están prohibidas. La ley de mordeduras de perro de California es neutral en cuanto - [Negligence Examples - 10 of the most common scenarios](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/negligence-examples-10-of-the-most-common-scenarios/) - Negligence is the unintentional failure to use reasonable care. This can lead to liability if you had a legal duty of care, failed to uphold the duty, and thereby caused someone’s injuries. 10 common examples of negligence are: car accidents, slip and falls, defective products, dog bites, medical malpractice, workplace accidents, swimming pool accidents, inadequate - [4 Types of Damages in a California Wrongful Death Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/4-types-of-damages-in-a-california-wrongful-death-lawsuit/) - A personal injury lawyer explains the four types of damages that plaintiffs can recover in a California wrongful death lawsuit. - [Acción colectiva de salario y horas - Las 6 principales causas para un reclamo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accion-colectiva-de-salario-y-horas/) - Una acción colectiva de salario y horas es donde uno o más trabajadores presentan una acción legal en nombre de un grupo más grande de trabajadores, alegando que todos sufrieron los mismos o similares daños debido a la violación de las leyes laborales por parte del empleador. Las seis principales causas para una demanda de - [Wage and Hour Class Action - Top 6 Grounds for a Claim](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wage-and-hour-class-action/) - A wage and hour class action is where one or more workers bring a legal action on behalf of a larger group of workers, alleging that they all suffered the same or similar damages because of the employer's violation of labor laws. The top six grounds for a wage and hour class action lawsuit are: minimum wage violations, misclassifying - [¿Cuánto puede alguien demandar por un accidente de coche?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-puede-alguien-demandar-por-un-accidente-de-coche/) - No hay un límite específico para la cantidad que puedes buscar en una demanda por accidente de auto. Puedes demandar a las partes responsables por el alcance total de tus daños legales. Esto puede variar desde unos pocos miles de dólares hasta más de $1,000,000. La gravedad de las lesiones, el alcance de la negligencia - [How much can someone sue for a car accident?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-can-someone-sue-for-a-car-accident/) - There is no specific limit to how much you can seek in a car accident lawsuit. You can sue the responsible parties for the full extent of your legal damages. This can range anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000. The severity of the injuries, the extent of the other party's negligence and - [¿Cómo determinar quién es el responsable de un accidente de deslizamiento lateral?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accidente-de-lado-a-lado-como-determinar-quien-es-el-culpable/) - Generalmente, el conductor que se desvió de su carril es el culpable de un accidente de coche de lesiones personales. Sin embargo, si otro conductor te obliga a salir de tu carril, ese conductor también puede ser culpable. Si los conductores culpables huyeron de la escena del accidente, tu compañía de seguros puede cubrir el - [¿Qué puedo esperar de un acuerdo típico por resbalón y caída?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/liquidacion-tipica-por-resbalon-y-caida/) - No existe tal cosa como un "típico" accidente de resbalón y caída porque las circunstancias que rodean cada lesión son diferentes. Sin embargo, muchos resbalones y caídas no fatales tienden a resolverse por entre $10,000 y $50,000. Los accidentes fatales a menudo se resuelven por más de $200,000. La extensión de sus lesiones y su - [¿Cuánta compensación recibes por una lesión por quemadura?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanta-compensacion-obtienes-por-una-quemadura/) - La cantidad de compensación que las víctimas pueden recuperar por una lesión por quemadura dependerá de numerosos factores. Estos incluyen la naturaleza y gravedad de la lesión y si la víctima fue parcialmente responsable. La mayoría de las demandas por lesiones por quemaduras, sin embargo, tienden a recuperar entre unos pocos miles de dólares y - [¿Es "Sudden Stop" una defensa en un caso de colisión trasera?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/parada-subita-una-defensa-en-un-caso-de-colision-trasera/) - La defensa de la parada repentina puede ser utilizada por el conductor del vehículo que va detrás en un accidente de coche por alcance trasero. Aunque generalmente, el conductor del vehículo que va detrás es responsable en estos accidentes, ese no siempre es el caso. Si el conductor delantero hace una parada repentina, en ciertas - [Side Swipe Accident - How do you determine who is at fault?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/side-swipe-accident-how-do-you-determine-who-is-at-fault/) - Generally, the driver who veered from his or her lane is at fault for a sideswipe car accident. However, if another driver forces you out of your lane, that driver may also be at fault. If the at-fault drivers fled the scene of the crash, your insurance company can cover the accident. What is a - [Typical slip and fall settlement - What can I expect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/typical-slip-and-fall-settlement/) - There is no such thing as a “typical” slip and fall settlement because the circumstances surrounding every injury are different. However, many non-fatal slip and falls tend to settle for between $10,000 and $50,000. Fatal accidents frequently settle for over $200,000. The extent of your injuries and your share of fault will drive the settlement - [Is "Sudden Stop" a defense in a rear-end collision case?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sudden-stop-a-defense-in-a-rear-end-collision-case/) - The sudden stop defense can be used by the driver of the trailing vehicle in a rear-end car accident. While generally, the driver of the trailing vehicle is liable in these accidents, that is not always the case. If the leading driver suddenly stops, in certain circumstances they may be responsible or at least share - [How much compensation do you get for a burn injury?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-compensation-do-you-get-for-a-burn-injury/) - The amount of compensation that victims can recover for a burn injury will depend on numerous factors. These include the nature and severity of the injury and whether the victim was partially at fault. Most burn injury lawsuits, though, tend to recover between a few thousand dollars and several million dollars. How much compensation can - ["Fórmula de liquidación de accidente automovilístico": ¿Cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/formula-de-liquidacion-de-accidente-automovilistico/) - Una fórmula común para estimar cuánta compensación mereces después de un accidente de auto es: sumar tus daños económicos, elegir un multiplicador entre 1 y 5, basado en cómo el accidente afectó tu vida, multiplicar tus daños económicos por este número para estimar tus daños no económicos, y sumar tus daños económicos y no económicos - [Indemnizaciones por Latigazo - ¿Qué puede esperar una víctima?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/indemnizaciones-por-latigazo/) - La cantidad de un acuerdo para las víctimas de latigazo cervical puede variar ampliamente, desde menos de $10,000 hasta más de $100,000. La cantidad que podrías recibir depende principalmente de la gravedad de la lesión. Las lesiones por latigazo cervical van desde leves hasta extremadamente debilitantes. Otros factores son si tuviste alguna responsabilidad, el estado - ["Auto Accident Settlement Formula" - How does it work?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/auto-accident-settlement-formula/) - A common formula for estimating how much compensation you deserve after a car accident is to: add your economic damages, choose a multiplier between 1 and 5, based on how much the accident affected your life, multiply your economic damages by this number to estimate your noneconomic damages, and add your economic and noneconomic damages - [Whiplash Settlements - What can a victim expect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/whiplash-settlements/) - The amount of a settlement for whiplash victims can vary widely, from less than $10,000 to over $100,000. The amount you could receive depends mainly on how bad the injury was. Whiplash injuries range from minor to extremely debilitating. Other factors are whether you were partially to blame, the state where the accident happened, and - [¿Cuánto puedo recibir en compensación por un accidente de camión?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/compensacion-por-accidente-de-camion/) - En un juicio por accidente de camión, puedes obtener compensación por todas tus daños legales. Tus daños legales son todas las formas en que has sufrido a causa del accidente. En casos raros, también puedes recuperar daños punitivos. Sin embargo, lo que puedes obtener puede ser reducido por tu parte de culpa y limitado por - [¿Qué puedo esperar de una compensación por un peatón golpeado por un auto?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/peaton-golpeado-por-un-coche-compensacion/) - Si resultaste herido en un accidente peatonal, es posible que puedas recuperar compensación por todas tus pérdidas. La cantidad de la recuperación dependerá de tres factores principales: la gravedad de tus lesiones, si tuviste alguna culpa, y la cobertura de seguro de la otra parte o su capacidad para compensarte por tus pérdidas. Puedes tener - [¿Cuánto esperar de un acuerdo de accidente de coche?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-esperar-de-una-liquidacion-de-accidente-de-auto/) - Las víctimas en accidentes de auto pueden esperar recibir desde unos pocos miles de dólares hasta más de $1,000,000 en un acuerdo por accidente de auto. El amplio rango se debe a que no existe tal cosa como un accidente automovilístico "promedio". Del mismo modo, no hay un acuerdo "promedio". El acuerdo debe reflejar los - [Truck Accident Compensation - How much can I collect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/truck-accident-compensation/) - In a truck accident lawsuit, you can collect compensation for all of your legal damages. Your legal damages are all of the ways that you have suffered from the accident. In rare cases, you may also recover punitive damages. What you can collect, though, can be reduced by your share of fault and limited by - [Pedestrian hit by a car compensation - What can I expect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/pedestrian-hit-by-a-car-compensation/) - If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to recover compensation for all of your losses. The amount of the recovery will depend on three primary factors: the severity of your injuries, whether you were partially to blame, and the other party’s insurance coverage or ability to compensate you for your - [How much to expect from a car accident settlement](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-to-expect-from-a-car-accident-settlement/) - Victims in car accidents can often expect anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000 in a car accident settlement. The wide range is because there is no such thing as an “average” car crash. By the same token, there is no “average” settlement. The settlement should reflect the victim’s legal damages. Other factors - [What is the average settlement for head on collision?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/average-settlement-for-head-on-collision/) - The average settlement for a head-on collision ranges anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000. The wide range is because there is no such thing as an “average” car accident case. They are all unique. Therefore, there is no “average” settlement, either. However, some factors will likely increase or decrease the settlement amount. - [¿Cómo saber quién es el culpable en un accidente de coche?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-determinar-quien-es-el-responsable-en-un-accidente-de-coche/) - Varios factores que rodean un accidente de coche pueden ser utilizados para determinar quién fue el culpable del choque. Algunos de estos son la ubicación del daño en el vehículo, declaraciones de los conductores y testigos, marcas de frenado, y video del accidente. Piezas de evidencia como estas se utilizan para demostrar quién es responsable. - [¿Qué puedo esperar de los pagos de compensación por accidentes de motocicleta?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/pagos-de-compensacion-por-accidentes-de-motocicleta/) - Puede esperar que el pago por un accidente de motocicleta sea en cualquier lugar desde unos pocos miles de dólares hasta más de $1,000,000. Las lesiones que ha sufrido son un factor principal en lo que puede esperar. Sin embargo, los hechos específicos de su caso pueden aumentar o disminuir sustancialmente su posible acuerdo o - [How to tell who is at fault in a car accident?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-tell-who-is-at-fault-in-a-car-accident/) - Numerous factors surrounding a car accident can be used to tell who was at fault for the crash. Some of these are the location of the damage on the vehicle, statements by the drivers and any witnesses, skid marks, and video of the accident. Pieces of evidence like these are used to show who is - [Motorcycle Accident Compensation Payouts - What can I expect?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/motorcycle-accident-compensation-payouts/) - You can expect the payout for a motorcycle accident to be anywhere from a few thousand dollars to over $1,000,000. The injuries that you have suffered are a primary factor in what to expect. However, the specific facts of your case can substantially increase or decrease your potential settlement or verdict. What is the average - [¿Cuál es el acuerdo promedio para un choque de frente?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/resolucion-promedio-para-colision-frontal/) - El acuerdo promedio por un choque frontal varía desde unos pocos miles de dólares hasta más de $1,000,000. La amplia gama se debe a que no hay tal cosa como un "promedio" caso de accidente automovilístico. Todos son únicos. Por lo tanto, tampoco hay un acuerdo "promedio". Sin embargo, algunos factores probablemente aumentarán o disminuirán - [Colorado Seat Belt Law - 3 Things You Need To Know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-seat-belt-law/) - Guide to Colorado's seat belt and child seat regulations and the consequences of non-compliance, which can include fines and points on your driver's license. - [Is it illegal to smoke weed in public in Las Vegas?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-it-illegal-to-smoke-weed-in-public-in-las-vegas/) - In Las Vegas, it is a Nevada misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine to smoke or consume marijuana in public, including in hotel rooms, dorm rooms, and vehicles. - [¿Cómo puedo rehabilitar una licencia revocada en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/como-puedo-rehabilitar-una-licencia-revocada-en-nevada/) - Contacte al DMV de Nevada para obtener instrucciones sobre cómo restablecer su licencia de conducir para su caso en particular. Luego, preséntese en persona en una oficina del DMV para obtener su nueva licencia. - [My Nevada drivers license is revoked. How do I reinstate it?](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-do-i-reinstate-a-revoked-license-in-nevada/) - Contact the Nevada DMV for driver's license reinstatement instructions for your particular case. Then appear in person at a DMV office to get your new license. - [Restauración de licencia suspendida del DMV – Cómo hacerlo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/rehabilitacion-de-licencia-suspendida-dmv/) - En California, si tienes una licencia suspendida, debes esperar a que termine la duración de la suspensión para solicitar una reinstalación. Una licencia que ha sido suspendida no se renovará automáticamente cuando termine el período de suspensión. Solicitar una reinstalación incluye pagar tarifas, demostrar prueba de un seguro de auto adecuado (seguro SR22), y solicitar - [¿Cuáles son las pautas de ingresos del Defensor Público de Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/directrices-del-defensor-publico/) - Si eres un acusado indigente en un caso criminal de Colorado, es posible que seas elegible para un abogado designado por el tribunal llamado defensor público adjunto. - [2025 Colorado Public Defender Income Guidelines](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/public-defender-guidelines/) - If you are an indigent defendant in a Colorado criminal case, you may be eligible for a court-appointed attorney called a deputy public defender. - [Carga amenazante - ¿Qué es y cómo lo combato?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/cargo-amenazante/) - Generalmente, amenazar es el delito de usar amenazas o acciones para poner a alguien en peligro inminente, lesiones o muerte. Algunos estados llaman al delito amenazante, mientras que otros lo llaman hacer amenazas criminales o acoso. Algunas defensas comunes contra el cargo son que el peligro no era inminente, la amenaza era vaga, o el - ["Menacing" Charge - What is it and how do I fight it?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/menacing-charge/) - Menacing is the crime of using threats or actions to put someone else in fear of imminent danger, injury, or death. It is sometimes called criminal threats. - [Reciprocidad de porte oculto de Colorado - 3 cosas que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/conocer-3-cosas-sobre-la-reciprocidad-de-porte-oculto-de-colorado/) - Colorado tiene reciprocidad de portación oculta con otros 33 estados. Los no residentes con permisos de uno de estos estados pueden portar un arma de fuego oculta en Colorado. - [Colorado Concealed Carry Reciprocity - 3 things to know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/gun-laws/colorado-concealed-carry-reciprocity-3-things-to-know/) - Colorado has concealed carry reciprocity with 33 other states. Non-residents with permits from one of these states may carry a concealed handgun in Colorado. - [Código Penal 33215 PC - ¿Son ilegales las carabinas de cañón corto o las escopetas recortadas en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-penal/son-ilegales-las-escopetas-o-rifles-de-canon-corto-en-california/) - El Código Penal de California 33215 PC prohíbe la fabricación, importación, posesión, entrega, préstamo o oferta de venta de rifles de cañón corto o escopetas recortadas. - [Código Penal 24610 PC - ¿Qué es un arma de fuego indetectable y es ilegal en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes/que-es-una-arma-de-fuego-indetectable-y-es-ilegal-en-california/) - Las armas indetectables son ilegales en California. PC 24610, convierte en un delito fabricar, importar, mantener para la venta, ofrecer, regalar, prestar o poseer estas armas. - [Ejemplos de despido injusto - 9 que son comunes](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/ejemplos-de-despido-injusto/) - Aunque California es un estado de empleo a voluntad, hay escenarios en los que es ilegal que los empleadores te despidan. - [9 Common Examples of Wrongful Termination in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/wrongful-termination-examples/) - Even though California is an at-will employment state, there are scenarios where it is unlawful for employers to terminate you. - ["Accesorio a un delito" - ¿Qué significa esto?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/que-es-un-accesorio-a-un-delito/) - Un accesorio a un crimen es alguien que ayuda a cometer el delito, incluso si no estuvo presente de manera real o constructiva durante su comisión. - ["Accessory to a Crime" - What does this mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/what-is-an-accessory-to-a-crime/) - An accessory to a crime is someone who helps to commit the offense, even if they were not actually or constructively present during its commission. - ["Unpaid Internships" in California - Are they legal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/unpaid-internships-in-california/) - In California, unpaid internships are legal. However, employers have to comply with both state and federal laws in order to host an unpaid intern. Federal guidelines require that the internship benefits the intern, not the employer. California requires employers to submit a proposal for the internship to the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) for - ["Travel Time" in California - 5 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/travel-time-in-california/) - In California, travel time is when your employer requires you to be at a designated place and controls how you get there. Because of this control, travel time is compensable in California. It often occurs when your employer makes you go from one worksite to another, or use the employer’s transportation from a designated meet-up - [¿Se puede suspender la licencia de conducir en California por multas impagadas?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/licencia-suspendida-california-boletos-impagados/) - No más. Una nueva ley estatal en California fue aprobada en 2017 que prohíbe al DMV suspender su licencia de conducir únicamente por multas de tráfico impagas. Sin embargo, puede suspender su licencia por un delito penal de no comparecer voluntariamente en el tribunal de tráfico por esas multas. ¿Cuándo pueden las multas de tráfico - [Can my California driver's license be suspended for unpaid tickets?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/suspended-license-california-unpaid-tickets/) - Not anymore. A new state law in California was passed in 2017 that forbids the DMV from suspending your driver’s license solely for unpaid traffic tickets. However, it can suspend your license for a criminal offense of willfully failing to appear in traffic court for those tickets. When can unpaid traffic tickets lead to a - [Estatuto de limitaciones para los asesinatos - ¿Existe uno?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/prescripcion-de-delitos-de-homicidio/) - La mayoría de las jurisdicciones no tienen un estatuto de limitaciones para el delito de asesinato. Un estatuto de limitaciones establece el tiempo en el que un fiscal puede presentar cargos penales. Sin un estatuto en vigor, los fiscales tienen ninguna restricción de tiempo en cuanto a cuándo pueden presentar un caso de asesinato. Sin - [Statute of Limitations on Murders – Is There One?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/statute-of-limitations-on-murders/) - Most jurisdictions do not have a statute of limitations for murder. A statute of limitations is the amount of time in which a D.A. can file criminal charges. - [Leyes de Solicitud en California - 5 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/leyes-de-solicitud-california/) - El término "solicitud" generalmente significa pedir o tratar de obtener algo de otra persona. La solicitud puede ser la base de un delito sexual en California. - ["Soliciting" Laws in California – 5 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/soliciting-laws-california/) - The term “solicitation” generally means asking for or trying to get something from another person. Solicitation can form the basis of a sex crime in California. - [Violación sexual vs. Agresión sexual - ¿Cuál es la diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/agresion-sexual-vs-agresion-sexual/) - La diferencia entre asalto sexual y agresión sexual es que el asalto sexual involucra relaciones sexuales no consensuadas con una víctima. En cambio, la agresión sexual involucra tocamientos o contacto no consensuado de las partes íntimas de una víctima. Aunque ambos son tratados como delitos sexuales, el asalto sexual es un delito más grave. La - [Sexual Battery vs. Sexual Assault - What's the Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sexual-battery-vs-sexual-assault/) - The difference between sexual assault and sexual battery is that sexual assault involves nonconsensual intercourse with a victim. By contrast, sexual battery involves a nonconsensual groping or touching of a victim's intimate parts. While both of these are treated as sex crimes, sexual assault is a more serious offense. The following table compares and contrasts - [Bono no discrecional - 5 cosas que necesitas saber](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/bono-no-discrecional/) - En California, los bonos no discrecionales son parte del salario de un trabajador (en la mayoría de los casos) y, por lo tanto, forman parte de la tasa regular de pago del trabajador. - [Non-Discretionary Bonuses in California - 5 things you need to know](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/non-discretionary-bonus/) - In California, non-discretionary bonuses are part of a worker's wages (in most cases) and are therefore a part of the worker's regular rate of pay. - [¿Cuánto tiempo recibes por homicidio negligente?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/sentencia-por-homicidio-culposo/) - Generalmente, la sentencia por homicidio negligente es de al menos unos años. Los factores agravantes y tu historial criminal pueden aumentar considerablemente la sentencia. - [Negligent Homicide Sentence - How much time to you get?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/negligent-homicide-sentence/) - Generally, the sentence for negligent homicide is at least a few years long. Aggravating factors and your criminal background may greatly increase the sentence. - [Definición de homicidio negligente - Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-homicidio-culposo/) - El homicidio negligente se define como un delito en el que cometes algún acto de negligencia criminal, y dicho acto resulta en la muerte de otra persona. - [Negligent Homicide Definition - A Defense Attorney Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/negligent-homicide-definition/) - Negligent homicide is defined as a crime where you commit some act of criminal negligence, and the act results in the killing of another person. - [Moción para revocar una orden de arresto - ¿Cómo se hace?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/mocion-para-revocar-una-orden-como-se-hace/) - Si tiene una orden de arresto pendiente excepcional, puede presentar una moción ante el tribunal para revocar ("anular") la orden. El tribunal luego llevará a cabo una audiencia en la que su abogado defensor y la fiscalía pueden argumentar sus posiciones. En última instancia, el tribunal tiene discreción para anular la orden o dejarla en - [Motion to recall a warrant - How do you do it?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/motion-to-recall-a-warrant-how-do-you-do-it/) - If you have an outstanding bench warrant for your arrest, you may file a motion with the court to recall ("quash") the warrant. The court will then hold a hearing where your defense attorney and the prosecution can argue their positions. Ultimately, the court has discretion whether to quash the warrant or let it stand. - [Homicidio imprudente - ¿Cuándo no es un delito?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/homicidio-culposo/) - In most states, misdemeanor manslaughter consists of killing someone in the commission of a non-felony offense, or in the commission of a misdemeanor. - [Misdemeanor Manslaughter – When is it not a Felony?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/misdemeanor-manslaughter/) - In most states, misdemeanor manslaughter consists of killing someone in the commission of a non-felony offense, or in the commission of a misdemeanor. - [Navigating the Scales: A Driver's Guide to Colorado Overweight Permits](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-overweight-permits/) - To haul a truck load that is heavier than standard limits, apply for a permit through the Colorado Oversize Overweight Permitting and Routing (COOPR) System. - [5 Situations Where the Statute of Limitations Is "Tolled" in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/5-situations-when-statute-of-limitations-is-tolled-in-california/) - The statute of limitations in a California personal injury case tolls when the plaintiff is a minor, out of the state, incapacitated, insane, or in prison. - ["Sentencia indeterminada" - ¿Qué es y cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/sentencia-indeterminada/) - Una estructura de sentencia indeterminada es aquella en la que una sentencia por un delito penal se da como un rango en lugar de una cantidad fija de tiempo. - [Indeterminate Sentencing in California - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/indeterminate-sentencing/) - An indeterminate sentencing structure is one where a sentence for a criminal offense is given as a range as opposed to a fixed amount of time. - [Definición de Exposición Indecente - Un Abogado Defensor Explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-exposicion-indecente/) - La mayoría de las leyes estatales dicen que cometes el delito de exposición indecente si: intencionalmente expones tus genitales en un lugar público a otras personas, y las otras personas se sienten ofendidas o molestas por ello. Ejemplos comunes de exposición indecente incluyen: orinar en un callejón, mostrar desnudez completa en público en una playa, - [Indecent Exposure Definition – When Is It a Crime?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/indecent-exposure-definition/) - Most state laws say that you commit the crime of indecent exposure if you: willfully expose your genitals in a public place to others, and the other people are offended or annoyed by it. Common examples of indecent exposure include: urinating in an alley, showing full nudity in public view at a beach, masturbating in - [How to get your license back after a DUI in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-get-your-license-back-after-a-dui-in-california/) - Reinstatement will require three things: 1) completing DUI school, 2) filing proof of financial responsibility with the DMV, & 3) paying the DMV a reissue fee. - [¿Cuánto robo es un delito? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanto-robo-es-un-delito-felon/) - En California, el robo puede ser considerado un delito grave ("gran robo") cuando "el dinero, trabajo o propiedad real o personal tomada tiene un valor superior a $950". - [How much theft is a felony? The law in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-theft-is-a-felony/) - In California, theft can be a felony ("grand theft") when “the money, labor, or real or personal property taken is of a value exceeding $950.” - [Acuerdo de exención de responsabilidad en California - ¿Los tribunales lo hacen cumplir?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acuerdo-de-exencion-de-responsabilidad-en-california-los-tribunales-lo-hacen-cumplir/) - Los acuerdos de exención de responsabilidad son aplicables en California si son específicos. Protegen a una de las partes de un acuerdo de las demandas de compensación de la otra. - ["Hold Harmless" Agreements in California - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/hold-harmless-agreement-in-california-do-courts-enforce-it/) - Hold harmless agreements are enforceable in California if they are specific. They protect one party to an agreement from the otherdemands for compensation. - [Circunstancias Exigentes - ¿Qué significa esto en Derecho Penal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/circunstancias-exigentes/) - La policía irrumpió en su casa de California y incautó lo que le dijeron que era "evidencia de un crimen". Pero lo hicieron sin una orden de registro válida. La policía dijo que no necesitaban una porque había "circunstancias exigentes". ¿Qué significa eso? A continuación, discuto todo lo que necesita saber sobre las circunstancias exigentes. - [Exigent Circumstances in California - What Does This Mean in Criminal Law?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/exigent-circumstances/) - In California, exigent circumstances are situations that demand unusual or immediate action. They permit police to search and seize evidence without a warrant. - [¿Recibes el dinero de fianza de vuelta? Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/recibes-el-dinero-de-la-fianza-de-vuelta/) - Recuperarás tu dinero de fianza si pagaste una fianza en efectivo y asististe a todas tus citas en la corte. No recuperarás tu dinero de fianza si pagaste en efectivo y faltaste a una cita en la corte. Tampoco recuperarás ningún dinero si pagaste una fianza mediante un bono de fianza. En el sistema de - [Do you get bail money back? A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-you-get-bail-money-back/) - You will get your bail money back if you paid cash bail and made all your required court appearances. You will not get your bail money back if you paid cash bail and missed a court date. You also will not get any money back if you posted bail by means of a bail bond. - [¿Cuál es la definición de evidencia directa?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/definicion-de-evidencia-directa/) - La evidencia directa demuestra directamente un hecho clave en cuestión. La evidencia indirecta es un hecho o conjunto de hechos que, de ser ciertos, permiten a los jurados inferir el hecho en cuestión. - [Direct vs. Indirect (Circumstantial) Evidence in California - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/direct-evidence-defintion/) - In California, direct evidence directly proves a key fact at issue. Indirect evidence is a fact that, if true, allow jurors to infer the fact at issue. - [Regla de descubrimiento retrasado en California – ¿Cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/descubrimiento-retrasado-regla-california/) - La regla de descubrimiento de California establece que el plazo de prescripción para presentar una reclamación no comienza hasta que descubra (o debería haber descubierto) la lesión. - [The "Discovery Rule" in California – How It Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/delayed-discovery-rule-california/) - California's discovery rule says that the statute of limitations for bringing a claim does not start until you discover (or should have discovered) the injury. - [¿Puedo hacer el programa de suspensión de trabajo de San Diego en lugar de ir a la cárcel?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/programa-de-furlough-de-trabajo-en-san-diego/) - Los reclusos que son elegibles para el permiso de trabajo en San Diego pueden solicitar pasar el resto de su condena en una instalación de permiso de trabajo. - ["Work Furlough" in San Diego – Can I do it instead of jail?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/work-furlough-program-san-diego/) - Inmates who are eligible for work furlough in San Diego can request to spend the remainder of their prison sentence at a work furlough facility. - [¿Puedes ir a la cárcel por matar a alguien en defensa propia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/puedes-ir-a-la-carcel-por-matar-a-alguien-en-defensa-propia/) - En general, puedes matar en defensa propia siempre y cuando razonablemente creas que estás enfrentando la muerte o lesiones graves y tu uso de la fuerza sea apropiado. - [Can you go to jail for killing someone in self defense?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-you-go-to-jail-for-killing-someone-in-self-defense/) - In general, you can kill in self-defense provided you reasonably believed that you were facing death or serious injury and your use of force was appropriate. - [¿Son ilegales las navajas mariposa en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/son-los-cuchillos-mariposa-ilegales-en-california/) - Bajo Código Penal 21510 PC, las navajas mariposa se consideran una forma de navaja automática y son ilegales en California. Específicamente, es un delito llevar, poseer en público, vender o transferir de otra manera una navaja mariposa. Las condenas son delitos menores que conllevan hasta seis meses de cárcel. En este artículo profundizo en lo - [Are butterfly knives illegal in California? A Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/are-butterfly-knives-illegal-in-california/) - Under Penal Code 21510 PC, butterfly knives are considered a form of a switchblade and are illegal in California. Specifically, it is a crime to carry, possess in public, sell, or otherwise transfer a butterfly knife. Convictions are misdemeanor offenses that carry up to six months in jail. In this article I go into depth - [Accesorio para el Asesinato - ¿Qué Significa?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/accesorio-para-asesinato/) - Un accesorio para el asesinato ayuda o asiste al perpetrador antes o después de la comisión del asesinato. Normalmente, el accesorio no está presente en la escena. - [Accessory to Murder – What Does it Mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/accessory-to-murder/) - An accessory to murder helps or assists the perpetrator before or after the commission of the murder. Normally, the accessory is not present at the scene. - [¿Puede el DUI H1B hacerme perder mi estatus de visa?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/dui-h1b/) - Un arresto por conducir bajo la influencia (DUI/DWI) puede resultar en la revocación de su visa H-1B o en su no renovación. Los funcionarios consulares del Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos tienen la discreción de revocar o rechazar la renovación de su visa independientemente de si es acusado o condenado por DUI. Si - [What happens if I'm on an H1B and I pick up a DUI?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dui-h1b/) - An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI/DWI) can result in the revocation of your H-1B visa or its non-renewal. Consular officials with the U.S. Department of State have the discretion to revoke or decline to renew your visa regardless of whether you get charged or convicted of DUI. Whether the state revokes or non-renews - [Moción para suprimir pruebas - Las 5 mejores formas de hacerlas desechar](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/mocion-para-suprimir-evidencia/) - Las principales 5 bases legales para la supresión de pruebas son que las pruebas fueron obtenidas en una búsqueda irrazonable realizada sin una orden, la policía obtuvo pruebas en violación de su derecho a un abogado, no se le Mirandizó adecuadamente, la policía tenía una orden de registro, pero era defectuosa o insuficiente, y la - [Motion to Suppress Evidence - 5 ways to get it thrown out](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/motion-to-suppress-evidence/) - The top 5 legal grounds for the suppression of evidence are that the evidence was obtained in an unreasonable search done without a warrant, the police obtained evidence in violation of your right to a lawyer, you were not properly Mirandized, the police had a search warrant, but it was defective or deficient, and police - [¿Cuál es la pena de prisión por una violación de la libertad condicional por delito grave?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/delito/cual-es-el-tiempo-de-prision-por-una-violacion-de-la-probacion-de-un-delito/) - Si se determina que estás en violación de la libertad condicional por delito grave, el tribunal puede sentenciarte a la cantidad de tiempo de cárcel o prisión que fue suspendido en la sentencia. - [What Is the Jail Time For a Felony Probation Violation?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/felony/what-is-the-jail-time-for-a-felony-probation-violation/) - If you are found to be in violation of felony probation, the court can sentence you to up to the amount of jail or prison time that was suspended at sentencing. - [What are Colorado laws as to recording conversations?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-recording-law/) - Colorado laws on recording in-person conversations allow you to tape any conversations you participate in, even if no one else knows you are taping it. You can also record other people's private conversations as long as at least one party to the conversation consents to you taping it. Illegally recording an in-person conversation is prosecuted - [¿Es ilegal abofetear a tu hijo en California?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/abuso-infantil/es-ilegal-azotar-a-tu-hijo-en-california/) - En California, no es necesariamente ilegal darle una nalgada a tu hijo. Se convierte en un crimen si el niño sufre una lesión o el castigo se vuelve cruel o inhumano. - [Is it illegal to spank your child in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/child-abuse/is-it-illegal-to-spank-your-child-in-california/) - In California, it is not necessarily illegal to spank your child. It becomes a crime if the child suffers an injury or the punishment becomes cruel or inhumane. - [Falsamente Acusado de Violación - Cómo Defenderse](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acusado-falsamente-de-violacion/) - Si has sido falsamente acusado de violación, tienes defensas a tu disposición. Estas incluyen demostrar que las acusaciones tienen un motivo oculto, que no hubo relaciones sexuales, o que el sexo fue consensual. También hay numerosas cosas que debes evitar hacer, como interactuar con tu acusador. En este artículo discutiré las acusaciones falsas de violación - [I Was Falsely Accused of Rape - How do I defend myself?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/falsely-accused-of-rape/) - There are several ways to defend against false rape accusations, such as showing that the sex was consensual or that no intercourse took place at all. - [¿Cómo demostrar la intención en el tribunal - Un abogado defensor explica](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/como-demostrar-la-intencion-en-la-corte/) - Una intención de cometer un delito puede ser probada en un juicio penal más allá de una duda razonable con evidencia directa o con evidencia circunstancial. - [How to prove "intent" in court - A defense lawyer explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-prove-intent-in-court/) - An intent to commit a crime can be proven at a criminal trial beyond a reasonable doubt with either direct evidence or with circumstantial evidence. - [¿Beber en público en California es ilegal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/beber-en-publico-california/) - Las leyes de California establecen que es una infracción poseer un recipiente abierto de alcohol en público y un delito menor para un menor de edad poseer cualquier tipo de alcohol en público. - [Drinking in Public California - Is it illegal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/drinking-in-public-california/) - California laws make it an infraction to possess an open container of alcohol in public and a misdemeanor for a minor to possess any alcohol in public. - [¿Asalto vs Batería - Son los mismos o diferentes delitos?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/agresion-vs-bateria/) - En California, la principal diferencia entre los delitos de asalto y agresión es si se hizo contacto. Si no se hizo contacto, puede ser asalto. Si se hizo contacto, generalmente es tanto asalto como agresión. Debido a que se hizo contacto, las penas por una condena por agresión suelen ser más severas que por asalto. - ["Assault" vs "Battery" - The Difference Under California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/assault-vs-battery/) - https://youtu.be/A9kWIWgRLrw In California, the main difference between the crimes of assault and battery is whether contact was made. If no contact was made, it can be assault. If contact was made, it is usually both assault and battery. Because contact was made, the penalties for a conviction for battery are often more severe than for - [Reglas del reloj de tiempo para empleados por hora - 4 que debe conocer](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/reglas-de-reloj-de-tiempo-para-empleados-por-hora/) - En California, los empleados por hora y no exentos de horas extras tienen que fichar al entrar y salir del trabajo. Esto incluye pequeñas cantidades de trabajo realizado fuera de las horas de trabajo. Los empleadores no pueden exigir ni permitir trabajo fuera del horario, aunque pueden redondear su tiempo de trabajo hacia arriba o - [Time Clock Rules for California Hourly Employees](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/time-clock-rules-for-hourly-employees/) - In California, hourly and non-exempt employees have to clock in and out of work. This includes tiny amounts of work done outside of work hours. Employers cannot demand or allow work off the clock, though they can round your work time up or down provided that certain requirements are met. Non-exempt and hourly employees clock - [Leyes de pruebas de drogas de Colorado: lo que los trabajadores necesitan saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/blog/trabajo/leyes-de-pruebas-de-drogas-de-colorado-3-cosas-clave-a-saber/) - Como regla general, la ley de Colorado permite a su empleador hacerle pruebas de drogas, ya sea mediante pruebas aleatorias o un programa de pruebas programadas. Los empleadores también pueden hacer pruebas a los empleados como parte del proceso de selección previo al empleo. Además, los empleadores de Colorado pueden despedirlo o descalificarlo si los - [Colorado Drug Testing Laws - What Workers Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/labor/colorado-drug-testing-laws-3-key-things-to-know/) - As a general rule, Colorado law allows your employer to test you for drugs - whether by random drug testing or a scheduled testing program. Employers may also test employees as part of the pre-employment screening process. Furthermore, Colorado employers can fire or disqualify you if the test results show drug use, even for marijuana (THC) - [Proceso de Investigación de Golpe y Correr en California - Cómo Funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/investigacion-de-golpe-y-huida-proceso-california/) - La policía generalmente comienza a investigar un caso de atropello y fuga en California visitando la escena del accidente, entrevistando a la víctima y recopilando pruebas. - [Hit and Run Investigation Process California – How it Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/hit-and-run-investigation-process-california/) - Police generally start investigating a California hit and run case by visiting the scene of the accident, interviewing the victim and gathering evidence. - [Probación por delito menor en Nevada - 3 cosas clave que debes saber](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/probacion-por-delito-menor-en-nevada-3-cosas-clave-a-saber/) - 1. La mayoría de los delitos menores son susceptibles de libertad condicional. Delitos menores son delitos menos graves que los delitos graves. En consecuencia, los jueces de Nevada están más dispuestos a imponer sentencias rehabilitadoras como la libertad condicional en lugar de sentencias punitivas como la cárcel, especialmente para los delincuentes primerizos. La duración de - [Misdemeanor Probation in Nevada - 3 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/misdemeanor-probation-in-nevada-3-key-things-to-know/) - 1. Most Misdemeanor Crimes are Probationable. Misdemeanors are less serious offenses than felonies. Consequently, Nevada judges are more willing to impose rehabilitative sentences like probation rather than punitive sentences like jail, especially for first-time offenders. The length of your misdemeanor probation term will depend on the specific crime you were convicted of, but it rarely - [Sexo con un menor - ¿Cuáles son las posibles consecuencias?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/consecuencias-de-tener-relaciones-sexuales-con-un-menor-de-edad/) - Tener relaciones sexuales con un menor (o con cualquier persona por debajo de la edad de consentimiento del estado) está prohibido incluso si el sexo fue consensual y aunque haya sido iniciado por el menor. Las posibles consecuencias incluyen tiempo en la cárcel o prisión, multas, libertad condicional, registro obligatorio como delincuente sexual, sanciones civiles, - [Sex with a Minor - What Are The Possible Consequences?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/sex-with-a-minor-consequences/) - Sex with a minor (or anyone below the state's age of consent) is prohibited, even if consensual. Penalties include prison, fines, and sex offender registration. - [¿Cómo verificar si mi licencia de conducir de California está suspendida?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/licencia-de-conducir/verificar-si-la-licencia-esta-suspendida/) - Hay tres formas de verificar el estado de su licencia de conducir de California y si es válida o suspendida: en línea en el sitio web del DMV, en persona en una oficina del DMV, y por correo enviando un formulario INF 1125 a la sede del DMV. Cada método tiene una tarifa. Esa tarifa - [Indicado vs Cargado - ¿Cuál es la Diferencia?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/acusado-vs-acusado/) - Cuando se le acusa, eso significa que el fiscal encontró causa probable para procesarlo. Cuando se le acusa formalmente, un gran jurado encontró causa probable para procesarlo. - [Indicted vs Charged – What is the Difference?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/indicted-vs-charged/) - When you are charged, that means the D.A. found probable cause to prosecute you. When you are indicted, a grand jury found probable cause to prosecute you. - [¿Expiran las órdenes de arresto?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/vencen-los-mandamientos-de-arresto/) - Como regla general, órdenes de arresto no caducan. En cambio, permanecen activas indefinidamente hasta que la persona nombrada en la orden es arrestada o la orden es "revocada y anulada". Dicho esto, las órdenes de arresto que no se ejecutan durante años pueden resultar en que su caso sea desestimado bajo el estatuto de limitaciones - [Do arrest warrants “expire”? Or do they stay in the system?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/do-arrest-warrants-expire/) - As a general rule, arrest warrants do not expire. Rather, they stay active indefinitely until the person named by the warrant is arrested or the warrant is "recalled and quashed." That said, arrest warrants that do not get executed for years may result in your case being dismissed under the criminal statute of limitations or - [¿Cuánta cocaína es un delito?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/cuanta-cocaina-es-un-delito-grave/) - Los estados tienen tres enfoques principales en cuanto a la cantidad de cocaína necesaria para desencadenar cargos por delito grave: Algunos estados tratan la posesión de cualquier cantidad de cocaína, incluso cantidades muy pequeñas, como un delito grave. Otros estados tienen una cantidad límite específica (como 500 miligramos en Nueva York) que lo convierte en - [How much cocaine is a felony? A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-much-cocaine-is-a-felony/) - States have three primary approaches as to how much cocaine it takes to trigger felony charges. Most states impose harsher penalties as the amount increases. - [¿Qué significa que un caso sea "dismitido sin prejuicio"?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/litigio/desestimado-sin-prejuicio/) - "Desestimado sin prejuicio" es un término legal que significa que un caso es desestimado pero puede ser reingresado en un momento posterior. Tanto los casos civiles como los penales pueden ser desestimados sin prejuicio. El demandante o el fiscal pueden reingresar su reclamo civil o cargo penal, típicamente después de corregir problemas con la presentación - ["Dismissed Without Prejudice" - What does it mean?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/litigation/dismissed-without-prejudice/) - "Dismissed without prejudice" is a legal term that means a case is dismissed but can still be refiled at a later point. Both civil and criminal cases can be dismissed without prejudice. The plaintiff or prosecutor can refile their civil claim or criminal charge, typically after fixing problems with the initial filing. This is different - [Violación de Brady - 7 Ejemplos Comunes de Ocultar Evidencia](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/violacion-de-brady/) - Una "violación de Brady" ocurre cuando un fiscal no proporciona a un acusado o a los abogados de defensa criminal pruebas favorables o útiles para el caso del acusado. - [Brady Violation – 7 Common Examples of Hiding Evidence](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/brady-violation/) - A “Brady violation” is when a prosecutor fails to provide a defendant or criminal defense attorneys with evidence favorable or helpful to a defendant’s case. - [How to Get a Speeding Ticket Dismissed in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-to-get-a-speeding-ticket-dismissed-in-colorado/) - There are many defenses that can get speeding charged reduced or dismissed, such as police mistakes, defective Radars and LiDARs, and clerical errors. - [How do I remove points from my Colorado driver's license?](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/remove-dmv-points/) - There is no way to remove DMV points from your Colorado driver's license. However, DMV points stop having any effect after 24 months. - [¿Las baterías están permitidas en Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/es/nv/blog/leyes/son-las-estocadas-de-choque-legales-en-nevada/) - No. Bump stocks son ilegales de poseer, fabricar, transferir o vender en Nevada. Bump stocks fueron prohibidos en respuesta a la masacre de Las Vegas el 1 de octubre de 2017, donde un tirador en el Mandalay Bay usó un bump stock en su rifle semiautomático para matar a 58 personas e herir a cientos - [Are bump stocks legal in Nevada? A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/are-bump-stocks-legal-in-nevada/) - Despite federal law, bump stocks are unlawful to possess, make, transfer or sell in Nevada. Penalties include 1 to 4 years in state prison and up to $5,000. - [DMV Suspended License Reinstatement - How to do it](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/dmv-suspended-license-reinstatement/) - In California, if you have a suspended license, you have to wait for the suspension duration to end to apply for a reinstatement. A license that has been suspended will not automatically renew when the suspension period ends. Applying for reinstatement includes paying fees, proving proof of adequate auto insurance (SR22 insurance), and applying in - [¿Qué es "Copulación Oral" y cuándo es ilegal?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/copulacion-oral/) - La copulación oral es el acto más comúnmente conocido como sexo oral. A efectos legales, se define como cualquier contacto sexual entre la boca de una persona y los genitales o el ano de otra persona. La copulación oral es perfectamente legal cuando se realiza en privado entre adultos que consienten. Sin embargo, puede ser - [What is "Oral Copulation" and when is it illegal?](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/oral-copulation/) - Learn about the legal definition, penalties, and defenses related to oral copulation under California law. Find out what to do if facing charges. - [Las 5 mejores razones para la terminación anticipada de libertad condicional](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/buenas-razones-para-la-terminacion-temprana-de-la-probacion/) - Según la mayoría de las jurisdicciones, las 5 principales razones por las que un juez puede terminar su libertad condicional antes de tiempo son las siguientes: cumplió con todos los términos de su libertad condicional, evitó cualquier nuevo arresto o cargos criminales, pagó todas las multas, tarifas, costos judiciales y restitución, no cometió ninguna violación - [Good Reasons for Early Termination of Probation - Top 5](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/good-reasons-for-early-termination-of-probation/) - According to most jurisdictions, the top 5 reasons why a judge may terminate your probation early are that you: complied with all the terms of your probation, avoided any new arrests or criminal charges, paid all fines, fees, court costs, and restitution, did not commit any probation violations, and would experience a hardship if you - [¿California sigue la doctrina del castillo?](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/blog/codigo-penal/sigue-california-la-doctrina-del-castillo/) - Bajo el Código Penal 198.5, la ley de California sigue la Doctrina del Castillo, el principio legal de que no tienes la obligación de retirarte si te enfrentas a un intruso en tu hogar. - [Does California follow the "Castle" doctrine? Here's The Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/penal-code/does-california-follow-the-castle-doctrine/) - Under Penal Code 198.5, California law follows the Castle Doctrine, the legal principle that you have no duty to retreat if you confront an intruder at home. ## Pages - [Criminal Defense Lawyer Denver – Defending Your Rights](https://cldg.legal/) - Looking for a criminal defense lawyer Denver? Our experienced criminal defense attorneys are ready to protect your rights and fight for your case. Find trusted legal representation near you today. - ["Class 2 Misdemeanors" in Colorado - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/misdemeanor/class-2/) - In Colorado, a Class 2 misdemeanor is a category of misdemeanor offense that is punishable by up to 120 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $750. - [CRS 18-8-503 - Perjurio de segundo grado en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/falsedad/segundo-grado/) - CRS § 18-8-503 define el falso testimonio de segundo grado (perjurio) en Colorado como mentir bajo juramento para engañar a un servidor público. Como un delito menor de clase 2, el falso testimonio de segundo grado conlleva hasta 120 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $750 en multas. Las posibles defensas son que el acusado - [CRS § 18-8-503 - Second-Degree Perjury - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/perjury/2nd-degree/) - CRS § 18-8-503 defines second-degree perjury in Colorado as lying under oath in order to mislead a public servant. As a class 2 misdemeanor, 2nd-degree perjury carries up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. Potential defenses are that the defendant had no intent to mislead, or that the false statement - [How to File a Workers' Compensation Claim in California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/leyes-de-ausencia-laboral/ausencia-por-cuidado-de-parientes/ausencia-por-cuidado-de-parientes-185/) - California tiene procedimientos especiales y un sistema judicial separado si usted se lesiona en el trabajo. Todo empleador en California debe tener un seguro de compensación laboral. Aquí están los cinco pasos para presentar una solicitud de beneficios de compensación laboral en California. Notifique a su empleador sobre su lesión ocupacional dentro de 30 días - [Abogados de DUI de Colorado - Ayudando a los clientes a ganar el caso](https://cldg.legal/es/co/dui/) - Los abogados de DUI en Colorado Legal Defense Group defienden a clientes contra cargos de DUI y DWAI en todo el estado. - [Colorado DUI Lawyers - Helping Clients Beat the Case](https://cldg.legal/co/dui) - The DUI lawyers at Colorado Legal Defense Group defend clients against DUI and DWAI charges throughout the state. - [Grupo de Defensa Legal de Colorado - Abogados Penales de Denver](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/) - Colorado Legal Defense Group es un equipo de abogados de defensa criminal que luchan contra cargos criminales en Denver y en todo el estado. - [An Aggressive, Proactive Approach to all Cases](https://cldg.legal/home/) - Some California criminal defense lawyers take a wait-and-see approach. They stall until the first court date, or until they receive the police reports, before investigating and working up your case. By contrast, we believe there’s no time to waste. The most critical window for defense work may be the first few days following an arrest, - [Nevada "Motorcycle Laws" - 6 That Every Rider Must Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/motorcycle-laws-in-nevada/) - Learn the essential Nevada motorcycle laws every rider must know. Get the facts on helmet requirements, lane splitting, and Class M licensing in NV. - ["Compromise of a Minor’s Claim" in Nevada Injury Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/minors-compromise/) - Learn how a minor's compromise works in Nevada. Understand the court approval process, blocked trust accounts, and rules for child personal injury settlements. - [Nevada Products Liability Laws - How to Bring a Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/product-liability/) - If you get injured by a defective or dangerous product in Nevada, you may have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit for compensation for your losses. - [Penal Code § 30600 PC – Assault Weapons & Rifles in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/30600/) - Charged with manufacturing, selling, or transporting an assault weapon under PC 30600? Our CA defense attorneys explain the law, penalties, and your defenses. - [PC § 16590 – Which weapons are illegal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/16590/) - California Penal Code 16590 PC lists generally prohibited weapons like brass knuckles and cane swords. Learn about the penalties and your legal defenses. - ["Implied Malice" in California Homicide Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/implied-malice/) - https://youtu.be/9BUbIQq1Sjs Implied malice is a mental state and form of malice aforethought. Malice aforethought is required for a person to be found liable for the crime of murder in California. Even if a killing is unintentional, malice aforethought for murder may be implied where the accused consciously disregards a risk to human life. California Penal Code section - [Life Without Parole (LWOP) Sentencing in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/process/sentencing/life-without-parole/) - Discover California laws for Life Without Parole (LWOP) resentencing, including SB 1437, the Racial Justice Act, youth parole, and commutations. - [Drag Racing & Speed Contests - Nevada Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/street-racing/) - Unauthorized speed racing in Nevada is a reckless driving (NRS 484B.653) crime. The people who organize illegal speed contests are punished the same as racers. - ["Fraude de bienestar" en Colorado - Ley, Penalidades y Defensas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fraude-de-bienestar/) - En Colorado, se le puede acusar de fraude de asistencia social por presentar una solicitud falsa para beneficios de asistencia social, hacer una declaración falsa como subdeclarar ingresos, no revelar a todas las personas que residen en el hogar, o no reportar todos los bienes y propiedades que posee. El fraude de asistencia social está - ["Welfare Fraud" in Colorado - Law, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/welfare-fraud/) - Under C.R.S. 18-4-401, the penalties for welfare fraud depend on the extent of the fraud and value of welfare benefits unlawfully received. - [Mala Conducta Oficial - Ley de Colorado - CRS 18-8-404](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/malversacion-oficial/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-8-404 C.R.S. establece como un delito menor de clase 1 cometer mala conducta oficial de primer grado. Esto ocurre cuando un servidor público abusa conscientemente de su poder, o infringe una ley o regulación, para: obtener un beneficio personal o dañar maliciosamente a otra persona. El castigo por mala conducta - [First Degree Official Misconduct - Colorado Law - C.R.S. § 18-8-404](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/official-misconduct/) - C.R.S. § 18-8-404 bars public servants from knowingly abusing their power to either obtain a personal benefit or maliciously harm someone else. - [Nevada "Fraud" Laws - A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/nv/laws/fraud/) - https://youtu.be/ajO_zW9IVgY Nevada law makes fraud a criminal offense when people deliberately misrepresent themselves in order to receive benefits to which they are not legally entitled, such as money, insurance proceeds, housing or public services. Most fraud crimes are prosecuted as felonies and can carry time in local jails or Nevada State Prison. As discussed below, there - [Penal Code § 32900 PC - California "Bump Stock" Laws](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/32900/) - https://youtu.be/Yu3IxhuGEEc Under Penal Code § 32900 PC, California law makes it illegal to use, possess, manufacture or give away bump stocks. Also called multiburst trigger activators, bump stocks are gun accessories that increase the rate at which semiautomatic rifles fire. The language of the code section reads as follows: 32900. Except as provided in Chapter 1 - [The Criminal Court Process in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/) - https://youtu.be/gHHGfjERbDg A criminal case in Nevada is a process that usually starts with an arrest followed by a bail hearing. Then it proceeds to an arraignment, pretrial conferences, a preliminary hearing (in felony cases), and then on to trial. If there is a conviction, the next step is sentencing and perhaps an appeal. Finally, you may - [Nevada Med Pay Laws & Auto Insurance Coverage (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/car-insurance/med-pay/) - Hurt in a Nevada car accident? Learn how Medical Payments (Med Pay) coverage pays your out-of-pocket medical bills, copays, and deductibles regardless of fault. - [Nevada Personal Injury Damage Caps (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/damage-caps/) - Injured in Nevada? Learn about the updated 2026 damage caps for personal injury, medical malpractice, and punitive damages. See how much you can recover. - [Hit by a Drunk Driver in Nevada? How to File a Lawsuit & Get Compensated](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/hit-by-dui-driver-nevada/) - Discover your legal rights after being hit by a drunk driver in Nevada. Learn how civil lawsuits work, who you can sue, and how to maximize your compensation. - ["Competence to Stand Trial" in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/competency-to-stand-trial/) - Defendants are incompetent if they do not comprehend the nature of their criminal case or cannot reasonably assist their attorney in their own defense. - [Lawsuits Against Teachers & School Districts in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/school-lawsuits/) - Can you sue a Nevada school district for an injury or teacher misconduct? Learn about negligence, intentional torts, the $200k damage cap, and your legal rights. - [Blood Tests in Colorado DUI Cases - How to Challenge It](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/blood-tests/) - https://youtu.be/5TvidLFpOCo If you get arrested for DUI in Colorado, you are generally given the choice between taking a blood or breath test. But if the police suspect you of being under the influence of drugs, they can require you to take a blood test specifically. This is because the breath test only measures alcohol levels, - [Nevada Motorcycle Helmet Law - What Riders Must Know (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/486-231-motorcycle-helmet/) - Learn the current Nevada motorcycle helmet laws (NRS 486.231). Discover the penalties, demerit points, and how our Las Vegas attorneys can fight your ticket. - [Healthcare Fraud - Nevada Law & Penalty - NRS 686A.2815](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/686a-2815-insurance-fraud/health-care-fraud/) - https://youtu.be/gRf3w5zjkZI NRS § 686A.2815 defines healthcare insurance fraud in Nevada. This occurs when medical providers intentionally overbill insurance companies or accept payments to which they are not entitled. Healthcare fraud is a Category D felony punishable by 1 to 4 years in Nevada prison, fines up to $5,000.00, and restitution to any victims. The offense is sometimes called "medical insurance - ["Blood Tests" after Nevada DUI Arrests (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/blood-test/) - Nevada DUI blood test laws explained. Learn about the 2-hour rule, implied consent, legal drug & alcohol limits, and how to fight a forced blood draw. - [Penal Code § 4502 PC - Weapons in California Penal Facilities](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/4502/) - California Penal Code § 4502(a) PC makes it a felony to possess or manufacture certain weapons in a penal institution. Penalties include up to 4 years in jail. - [Prosecutorial Misconduct in Colorado - How to Fight Back](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/prosecutorial-misconduct/) - In Colorado, rosecutorial misconduct occurs when the district attorneys or attorneys general engage in wrongdoing during the prosecution of a criminal case. - [¿Puedo ir a la cárcel por "desprecio a la corte" en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/desacato-de-la-corte/) - Los jueces de Colorado te declaran en desacato al tribunal si violas una orden judicial o interrumpes deliberadamente la capacidad del tribunal para llevar a cabo sus funciones. - ["Contempt of Court" in Colorado - Can I go to jail for it?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/contempt-of-court/) - Can you go to jail for contempt of court in Colorado? Learn the difference between civil and criminal contempt, potential penalties, and how to defend your rights. - [¿Las leyes de "Pistola de Choque" en Colorado son legales?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas/pistolas-de-impacto/) - En Colorado, los adultos mayores de 18 años que no son delincuentes generalmente tienen permitido poseer, llevar, comprar o vender pistolas eléctricas o taser para usar en defensa propia legal. - ["Stun Gun" Laws in Colorado - Are They Legal?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/stun-guns/) - In Colorado, adults 18 and older who are not felons are generally allowed to possess, carry, buy or sell stun guns or tasers to use in lawful self-defense. - [El delito de "Maltrato a Personas Mayores" en Colorado - Leyes y Defensas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/abuso-de-ancianos/) - Colorado no tiene un delito específico de abuso de ancianos. En su lugar, la ley estatal impone penas adicionales para ciertos delitos contra víctimas mayores de 70 años, como asalto o robo. - [“Elder Abuse” in Colorado - When is it a crime?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/elder-abuse/) - Colorado has no specific crime of elder abuse. Instead, state law levies extra penalties for certain crimes against victims ages 70+ such as assault or robbery. - [§ 18-6-701 CRS - Contribuir a la Delincuencia de un Menor](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/contribuir-a-la-delincuencia-de-menores/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado 18-6-701 C.R.S. prohíbe contribuir a la delincuencia de un menor. Este delito comprende inducir, ayudar o alentar a un niño menor de 18 años "a violar cualquier ley federal o estatal, ordenanza municipal o del condado, o una orden judicial." Ejemplos de contribuir a la delincuencia de un menor incluyen: Ordenar - [C.R.S. § 18-6-701 - Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/contributing-to-delinquency-of-minor/) - C.R.S.18-6-701 prohibits inducing, aiding or encouraging a child under 18 "to violate any federal or state law, municipal or county ordinance, or court order." - [Nevada Arrest Warrants: How to Check Your Status & Avoid Jail](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/warrants/arrest-warrant/) - Active Nevada arrest warrant? Find out how to check your status, schedule a police walk-through to avoid a public arrest, and fight the charges. - ["Robo agravado" - Ley de Colorado - CRS § 18-4-302](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/robo-agravado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-4-302 prohíbe el robo agravado, que es un robo que involucra un arma mortal. Esto incluye no solo armas de fuego y cuchillos, sino también cualquier objeto que pueda usarse para lesionar gravemente a alguien. Como un delito de riesgo extraordinario y delito grave de clase 3, el robo agravado - ["Aggravated Robbery" - Colorado Law - C.R.S. § 18-4-302](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/robbery/aggravated-robbery/) - Under C.R.S. § 18-4-302, aggravated robbery is robbery with a deadly weapon, such as guns, knives or any other object that can be used to seriously injure. - [Nevada Search Warrants: Rules, Exceptions & How to Fight Them](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/warrants/search-warrant/) - Did police search your home or car? Learn the rules for Nevada search warrants, legal exceptions, and how our defense attorneys can suppress illegal evidence. - [How to Clear & Quash Warrants in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/warrants/) - Having a Las Vegas warrant subjects you to criminal prosecution, fines, and jail. It may be possible to fight the warrant prior to the police making an arrest. - [Bench Warrants in Las Vegas, NV (How to Quash & Avoid Jail)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/warrants/bench-warrant/) - Have an active bench warrant in Las Vegas? Learn how to check your warrant status, file a motion to quash, avoid jail time, and clear your Nevada record. - ["Express Malice" in California Murder Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/express-malice/) - In California, a killer acts with express malice if they harbor a specific intent to kill the victim. Murder is the killing of a human with malice aforethought. - [CRS 18-8-112 - Impersonación de un Oficial de Paz - Ley y Penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/impersonar-oficial-de-paz/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-8-112 C.R.S. prohíbe hacerse pasar por un oficial de paz fingiendo falsamente ser un oficial de policía y realizando un acto mientras se finge ese rol. Como un delito grave de clase 5, hacerse pasar por un oficial de paz conlleva de uno a tres años de prisión (más dos - [Impersonating a Police Officer - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-8-112](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/impersonating-peace-officer/) - C.R.S. § 18-8-112 makes it a crime to impersonate a peace officer by falsely pretending to be a police officer and performing an act while pretending that role. - [“Seal” Your Criminal Record in Nevada - The 5 Steps (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/post-conviction/sealing-records/) - Sealing your criminal record in Nevada can stop prior arrests and convictions from appearing on your background checks, greatly improving your job prospects. - [Nevada's "Search & Seizure" Laws - Know Your Rights](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/search-and-seizure/) - Nevada law requires police to obtain a search warrant before searching your home, vehicle or person, unless an exception to the warrant requirement exists. - [Órdenes de Restricción de Colorado - Cómo Obtener Una y Cómo Desafiar Una](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/orden-de-restriccion/) - Las órdenes de restricción en Colorado son demandas legalmente vinculantes emitidas por un tribunal que exigen que un presunto abusador o acosador evite el contacto con la víctima. El propósito es proteger a las personas de agresiones por violencia doméstica u otras amenazas, incluyendo acoso e intimidación. A partir de 2020, se pueden retirar temporalmente - [How Do I Get (or Challenge) a "Restraining Order" in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/restraining-order/) - Colorado restraining orders are court-issued demands that an alleged abuser or harasser avoid contact with the victim. Violating restraining orders is a crime. - [Leyes de Violencia Doméstica de Colorado - Un Abogado Defensor Explica](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/violencia-domestica/) - En Colorado, la violencia doméstica es "un acto o amenaza de violencia contra una persona con quien el actor está o ha estado involucrado en una relación íntima". - [Colorado Domestic Violence Laws - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/domestic-violence/) - In Colorado, domestic violence is "an act or threatened act of violence upon a person with whom the actor is or has been involved in an intimate relationship." - ["Lack of Probable Cause" as a Defense to DUI in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/defenses/lack-of-probable-cause/) - For police to lawfully arrest you for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Nevada, they must have probable cause (enough evidence to justify it). - [Competencia para comparecer ante el juicio en Colorado (CRS 16-8.5-101 et seq.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/competencia-para-enjuiciarse/) - En CRS 16-8.5-101(4), la ley de Colorado establece que los acusados son competentes para continuar con el juicio cuando no tienen una discapacidad mental o del desarrollo que les impida asistir suficientemente al abogado defensor penal. En otras palabras, significa que el acusado es competente para ser juzgado por el delito o delitos que se - ["Competency to Stand Trial" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/competency-to-stand-trial/) - https://youtu.be/aTCfhpfd0WQ In CRS 16-8.5-101(4), Colorado law states that defendants are competent to proceed with trial when they do not have a mental or developmental disability that would prevent them from sufficiently assisting the criminal defense attorney. In other words, it means that the defendant is competent to stand trial for the crime(s) alleged against him - ["Background Checks" in Las Vegas, Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/criminal-background-checks/) - A Nevada background check is when an employer, landlord, or other company screens your criminal history. They show your past convictions and pending charges. - [First Time DUI in Nevada – Law, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/1st-offense-dui/) - A 1st DUI in Nevada is a misdemeanor carrying 2 days to 6 months in jail, $400 to $1,000, a 185-day license revocation, DUI school and a victim impact panel. - [189 PC - First & Second Degree Murder in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/189/) - https://youtu.be/_dm8ZWLjZI8 Penal Code § 189 PC is the California statute that sets forth the degrees of murder. First-degree murder comprises premeditated murder, felony murder, and killing by poisoning, torture, or explosives. Second-degree murder is an unintentional homicide that results from extremely reckless behavior. The full text of the statute reads as follows: 189 PC. (a) - [Leyes de Autodefensa de Colorado - ¿Cuándo puedo usar fuerza legalmente?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/defensas-legales/autodefensa/) - La ley de defensa propia de Colorado le permite usar la fuerza física para defenderse a sí mismo o a otros si: Usted cree razonablemente que es necesario para protegerse contra un daño inminente, y Usa solo el grado de fuerza apropiado para la situación. Por ejemplo, si la persona con la que está discutiendo - [Colorado Self-Defense Laws - When can I use force legally?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/legal-defenses/self-defense/) - Colorado self-defense law lets you use appropriate force to defend yourself or others if you reasonably believe it necessary to protect against imminent harm. - ["Respondeat Superior" - The Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/vicarious-liability/respondeat-superior/) - Respondeat superior is a form of vicarious liability under which an employer can be held indirectly liable for the negligent acts or omissions of its employees. - [Colorado DUI Sobriety Checkpoints - Are They Legal?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/checkpoints/) - https://youtu.be/VRyPGrsQcig Sobriety checkpoints (also called "DUI Checkpoints") are roadblocks in Colorado where police check you for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The Colorado Department of Transportation often posts advance notice of upcoming sobriety checkpoints. They usually occur during times of high alcohol consumption. Sometimes instead of conducting formal DUI checkpoints, police carry - ["DUI Blitz" (Checkpoint) in Las Vegas - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/dui-checkpoints/) - Nevada law permits DUI checkpoints. However, Las Vegas police instead conduct "DUI blitzes," where they drive around the city on the lookout for DUI suspects. - [NRS § 205.300 - Nevada "Embezzlement" Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-300-embezzlement/) - https://youtu.be/O8Xt5pUNtqY Nevada NRS § 205.300 prohibits embezzlement, which occurs when you steal money or property entrusted to you by the owner. Embezzling $1,200 or more can be charged as a felony. Otherwise, it is only a misdemeanor. Penalties include possible incarceration, fines, and restitution. The most common defense is that you had no intent to steal. Embezzlement examples A cashier pocketing - [Second-Degree Murder in California - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/187/2nd-degree/) - https://youtu.be/dNRTqGNN31s In California, second-degree murder is the unlawful killing of a human being that is done with malice aforethought but without deliberation and premeditation. Put simply, second-degree murder is any murder that does not rise to the level of first-degree murder. Examples of acts that constitute second-degree murder include: shooting a gun into a crowded - [§ 12022 PC - Armed with a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/12022/) - California Penal Code § 12022 PC adds from one to five years of prison for felonies in which you are armed with a firearm or use a deadly weapon. - [Penal Code § 30605 PC - Possession of an Assault Weapon in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/30605/) - California Penal Code § 30605 prohibits the possession of assault weapons. If you get caught with assault weapons, a conviction is punishable by up to 3 years. - [§ 32310 PC - California Law re Large-Capacity Magazines](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/32310/) - California Penal Code § 32310 PC makes possessing, selling, purchasing, giving away, importing, transporting, or making large-capacity magazines (LCMs) illegal. - [§ 25850 PC - Carrying a Loaded Firearm - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/25850/) - California Penal Code § 25850 PC makes it a crime to carry a loaded firearm in a public place, on a public street, or in a motor vehicle. - ["Special Circumstances" in California Murder Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/187/special-circumstances/) - https://youtu.be/6GSjug8Yp94 In California criminal law, not all murder charges are treated the same. While a standard first-degree murder conviction typically carries 25 years to life in California State Prison, certain aggravating factors can elevate the penalties to life in prison without the possibility of parole (LWOP) or even the death penalty (capital punishment). California Penal - [Penal Code § 22610 PC - Are tasers legal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/22610/) - It is generally legal in California for you to buy, possess or carry a stun gun or taser for self-defense unless you are a felon, under 16, or a drug addict. - [A Guide to Firearm Sentencing Enhancements in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/process/sentencing/gun-enhancement/) - https://youtu.be/roYN80EgnuU Under California gun laws, a sentence for a felony can be "enhanced" if you or an accomplice possessed or used a gun during the commission of a crime. In such a case, the sentence for the underlying felony can be made longer. In some cases, much longer. Sentencing enhancements for possession or use of - [Capital Punishment (Death Penalty) in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/process/sentencing/death-penalty/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2plkL_TTsA On March 12, 2019 California Governor Gavin Newsom announced through executive order a moratorium on the imposition of capital punishment in California. As long as Newsom's moratorium continues, no one will be put to death. And as of December 7, 2020, Los Angeles County prosecutors will no longer seek the death penalty. Capital punishment - [How to plead "not guilty by reason of insanity" in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/legal-defenses/insanity/) - https://youtu.be/2EHI69bMq4A Under California's insanity defense, you cannot be convicted of a crime if you were legally insane when you committed it.1 You are considered legally insane if you either: Did not understand the nature of your criminal act, OR Did not understand that what you were doing was morally wrong.2 This definition of legal insanity is known as - [How do criminal records impact nursing licenses in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/professional-licenses/nurses/) - Learn how California’s Board of Registered Nursing handles criminal records and discipline. Know your rights, outcomes and steps to protect your nursing license - [Malice Aforethought – Law in California Homicide Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/187/malice-aforethought/) - https://youtu.be/6uHY34eK4m8 In many states, malice aforethought is the requisite mental state a killer must have in order to be found guilty of murder. Here are five key things to know about malice aforethought in murder cases: There are two kinds of malice aforethought: Express malice is when a defendant had the specific intent to kill the victim. Implied malice is - ["Violación de una Orden de Protección" en Colorado - CRS 18-6-803.5](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/orden-de-proteccion/violacion/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-6-803.5 C.R.S. establece que es un delito menor violar conscientemente una orden de protección emitida en relación con un caso de violencia doméstica. Las penas por una primera violación de una orden de protección pueden incluir hasta un año (364 días) en la cárcel y/o una multa de hasta $1,000, - ["Violation of a Protective Order" - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/protective-order/violation/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-6-803.5 C.R.S. makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly violate a protective order issued in connection with a domestic violence case. - [Leyes de "Cheques Malos" en Colorado - 18-5-512 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/cheques-malos/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, es un delito emitir o pasar un cheque cuando sabes que no hay suficientes fondos en tu cuenta bancaria para cubrir el cheque. - ["Bad Checks" - Colorado Laws & Penalties - 18-5-512 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/bad-checks/) - Under Colorado law, it is a crime to issue or pass a check when you know there are insufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check - [CRS § 18-6-401 - Abuso infantil - Leyes y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/abuso-infantil/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado CRS § 18-6-401, el abuso infantil es causar una lesión a la vida o salud de un niño o permitir que se encuentre en una situación peligrosa. - [C.R.S. § 18-6-401 - Child Abuse - Colorado Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/child-abuse/) - Under Colorado C.R.S. § 18-6-401, child abuse is causing an injury to a child's life or health or permitting them to be placed in a dangerous situation. - [NRS § 193.165 - Use of a Deadly Weapon in the Commission of a Nevada Crime](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/193-165-weapon-enhancement/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 193.165 is a sentencing enhancement that increases the time when you use a deadly weapon (such as a gun) in the commission of a felony. - [Delitos de Riesgo Extraordinario en la Ley Penal de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/sentencia/crimenes-de-riesgo-extraordinario/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, un delito de riesgo extraordinario es un delito que representa un riesgo sustancial de daño para la sociedad. Si se condena por este tipo de delito, la persona acusada (el acusado) enfrentará una sentencia más severa. A continuación, nuestros abogados de defensa penal de Colorado discuten las siguientes preguntas frecuentes - ["Extraordinary Risk Crimes" in Colorado - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/sentencing/extraordinary-risk-crimes/) - Under Colorado law, an extraordinary risk crime is a crime that represents a substantial risk of harm to society. If convicted of this kind of offense, the individual charged with the crime (the defendant) will face more severe sentencing. Below, our Colorado criminal defense lawyers discuss the following frequently asked questions about extraordinary risk crimes - [Penal Code § 417 PC – Brandishing a Weapon or Firearm](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/417/) - California Penal Code § 417 PC makes brandishing a deadly weapon such as a firearm a misdemeanor, carrying up to one year in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. - ["Attempted Crimes" - Nevada Law - NRS § 193.153 (Formerly NRS § 193.330)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/193-330-criminal-attempt/) - https://youtu.be/ia8ltTOYceg In Nevada, an attempted crime is when you intentionally try to commit a crime but fall short of completing it. Merely thinking about or taking preliminary steps is not an attempt. You must make an "overt act" toward committing the crime to be criminally liable for an attempt. The penalties for attempts are less harsh - [Leyes, penalidades y defensas de Colorado sobre "agresión"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, el asalto es causar lesiones ilegalmente a otra persona. El asalto puede ser un delito menor o un delito grave, dependiendo de los hechos del caso. - ["Assault" - The Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/assault/) - Under Colorado law, assault is unlawfully causing injury to another person. Assault can be a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts of the case. - [Criminal Defense Attorneys in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/attorneys/) - At Las Vegas Defense Group, our team of seasoned legal professionals brings a combined 100+ years of experience defending clients across a wide range of criminal charges. Whether you need a criminal defense attorney for serious felony charges, a dui attorney for drunk driving allegations, or a domestic assault attorney for domestic violence accusations, we - [Crosswalks & Pedestrian Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/nevada-crosswalk-laws/) - Nevada crosswalk laws under NRS § 484B.287 require drivers and motorcyclists to yield to pedestrians at all marked crosswalks as well as unmarked crosswalks. - [Penal Code § 211 PC - Robbery - California Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/211/) - California Penal Code § 211 PC prohibits robbery, which is taking personal property in the possession or presence of another by means of force or fear. - [Felony DUI Court in Las Vegas - Serious Offender Program](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/dui-court/felony-dui-court/) - If you are charged with a third-DUI in Nevada and are an addict, you can avoid prison and a felony conviction by completing Felony DUI Treatment Court (FDUI). - [Nevada House Arrest Laws: Eligibility, Rules, & How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/house-arrest/) - House arrest in Nevada is a type of alternative sentencing that allows you to live at home instead of jail or prison while awaiting trial or serving a sentence. - ["Privilegio Abogado-Cliente" en Colorado - ¿Cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/privilegio-abogado-cliente/) - El privilegio de abogado-cliente de Colorado protege las comunicaciones entre usted y su abogado o cualquier abogado con el que haya consultado, incluso si no los contrató. - [Attorney-Client Privilege in Colorado - A Quick Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/attorney-client-privilege/) - Colorado's attorney-client privilege protects the communications between you and your attorney or any attorney you consulted with even if you did not hire them. - ["Battery With a Deadly Weapon" - Nevada Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/battery-with-a-deadly-weapon/) - NRS § 200.481 makes it a Nevada felony to commit a battery with a deadly weapon. It carries 2-15 years in prison if the victim sustains substantial bodily harm. - [Nevada’s Law on Negligent Hiring, Retention or Supervision of an Employee](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/negligence/negligent-hiring-retention-supervision/) - In Nevada, a lawsuit based on negligent hiring, retention or supervision seeks to hold an employer liable for damages caused by his or her staff. These claims that the employer failed to exercise due care in hiring, keeping or overseeing the employee who caused the harm. This is significant because employees often lack the resources to - [How to Recover for "Lost Wages" in a Nevada Injury Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/lost-wages/) - If you were injured in an accident in Nevada, you can potentially get compensated for lost income and lost wages. - [I was sexually assaulted in Nevada. Can I sue the perp?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/sexual-assault-lawsuit/) - Nevada rape victims can bring a civil lawsuit against the perpetrator for battery, false imprisonment, and/or intentional infliction of emotional distress. - [What is the “duty of care” in Nevada personal injury cases?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/duty-of-care/) - Nevada law applies a "duty of care" to every person and entity. This refers to the legal obligation to exercise reasonable caution and prudence to avoid harming others during their activities. A duty of care most frequently arises from: A federal, state or local law or administrative statute; or An obligation created by federal or Nevada - [Nevada Motorized Bicycle Laws - 6 Key Things to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/motorized-bicycle-laws-in-nevada/) - Moped riders must wear helmets, have a driver's license, and register the moped. E-bike riders do not have to wear helmets, have a license, or register. - ["Survival Actions" in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/wrongful-death/survival-action/) - A Nevada survival action is when the estate of a dead accident victim sues the wrongdoer for injuries sustained by the decedent before he/she dies. The estate may be able to recover such compensatory damages as: medical bills in Nevada, lost wages in Nevada, loss of consortium in Nevada, pain and suffering in Nevada, and - ["Uninsured Motorist" Coverage in Nevada - Do I Need It?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/car-insurance/uninsured-motorist-coverage/) - Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage is an optional feature that can be added to an auto insurance policy. In Nevada, it covers losses in case of an accident in which another driver is at fault, but the other party carries no insurance or not enough insurance to cover your losses. Uninsured motorist coverage comes in two - [NRS § 202.285 - Firing Guns into Structures or Vehicles - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-285-discharging-gun-into-car-or-building/) - NRS 202.285 is the Nevada gun law that prohibits maliciously firing a gun into a building or vehicle. It can be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the case. - [Bench Warrant in Colorado? How to get it recalled & quashed](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/warrants/bench/) - Colorado judges issue bench warrants when you defy court orders. Judges usually agree to recall bench warrants if you do not have a history of missing court. - [Slip & Fall Las Vegas (Laws, Lawsuits, Settlements)](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/premises-liability/slip-and-fall-lawsuit/) - If you suffer a slip and fall accident in Nevada, you may try to bring a negligence lawsuit against the property owner/tenant for damages such as medical bills. - [18-12-108.5 CRS - Poseer una pistola por un menor de edad - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/posesion-de-armas-de-fuego-juveniles/) - § 18-12-108.5 CRS es la ley de Colorado que hace ilegal en general que un menor posea una pistola. Una primera ofensa se trata como un delito menor de clase 2. - [C.R.S. § 18-12-108.5 - Possession of a Handgun by a Juvenile - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/juvenile-handgun-possession/) - C.R.S. § 18-12-108.5 is the Colorado law that generally prohibits a juvenile from possessing a handgun. A first offense is treated as a class 2 misdemeanor. - [Estatutos de prescripción para casos criminales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/prescripcion-de-acciones/) - En la ley penal de Colorado, un plazo de prescripción es el límite de tiempo dentro del cual el estado está autorizado para presentar cargos en su contra. Una vez que el plazo expira, generalmente está "libre de culpa" y ya no puede ser procesado. En términos generales, cuanto más grave es el delito, más - [What is the "statute of limitations" for crimes in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/statute-of-limitations/) - Learn the statutes of limitations for Colorado felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses. Also learn about the "discovery rule" and "tolling" laws. - [Nevada "Ride Sharing" (Uber & Lyft) Accident Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/uber-accident-lawsuit/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRueyXnSLzFSjyhrXg1DIA7c80PrbVvM In Nevada, Uber or Lyft is liable for your injuries for up to $1.5 million if either: you are a customer hurt in an accident caused by the Uber or Lyft driver, or you get hit by an Uber or Lyft driver currently transporting - or en route to - a customer. If you - [How to Get "Punitive Damages" in a Nevada Injury Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/punitive-damages/) - To get punitive damages in Nevada, you must show that the party who caused your injury acted with fraud, malice or oppression. - [“Harassment” Laws & Penalties in Colorado - C.R.S. § 18-9-111](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/harassment/) - In Colorado, criminal harassment under CRS § 18-9-111 can be a petty offense or a misdemeanor. It comprises both in-person harassment and cyberbullying. - [Do I need an ignition interlock device (IID) after a Nevada DUI?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/ignition-interlock-device/) - After a DUI in Nevada, you must have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your car to continue driving while your driver's license is suspended. - [10 Things You Need To Know about DUI Laws & Penalties in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/) - Need an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Nevada? The Las Vegas Defense Group provides aggressive representation to protect your future. Whether you need a top-rated DUI lawyer or a skilled domestic violence lawyer, our team is available 24/7. Our firm features dedicated DUI defense attorneys for alcohol-related arrests, drug possession lawyers for felony or misdemeanor cases, and traffic ticket lawyers to help keep points off your license. Don't gamble with your freedom. Contact today for a free consultation. - [Domestic Violence Lawyer in Ontario, California](https://cldg.legal/domestic-violence-lawyer-ontario-california-domestic-violence-attorney-near-you) - Arrested or accused? Speak with a domestic violence lawyer in Ontario, California today. Our domestic violence attorney near you fights charges, protective orders, and jail time. Free consultation available. - [Drug Crime Lawyer in Ontario, California](https://cldg.legal/drug-crime-lawyer-in-ontario-california/) - Facing a drug charge can be overwhelming, but with the right legal representation, you can navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system. At Shouse California Law Group, we provide experienced legal help for people accused of drug offenses in Ontario, California. Whether you are dealing with possession, transportation, or more serious allegations involving sales - [NRS § 205.690 - Possession of Credit Card without Consent - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-690-possession-of-credit-card-without-consent/) - NRS 205.690 is the Nevada law that prohibits possession of others' credit cards without their consent if you intend to use the cards for fraudulent purposes. - [BEST Las Vegas DUI Lawyer Near You](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/) - Searching for a trusted Las Vegas DUI lawyer? Our experienced DUI attorneys are here to defend your rights against drunk driving and DWI charges. Schedule a consultation with a DUI attorney today. Protect your future. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "homicidio involuntario" (Explicadas por abogados defensores)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/homicidio/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-104 C.R.S. establece que es un delito grave de clase 4 cometer homicidio involuntario. Una forma menos grave de homicidio que el asesinato, el homicidio involuntario es matar a alguien por conducta imprudente. El castigo por homicidio involuntario es de dos a seis años de prisión (seguido de tres años - [Colorado Manslaughter Law - C.R.S. § 18-3-104 - Explained by Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/manslaughter/) - You commit manslaughter in Colorado when you recklessly cause the death of another person or you intentionally cause or aid another person to commit suicide. - ["Tier 3" Sex Offenders in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/sex-offender-registry/tier-3/) - https://youtu.be/EnuZmJlRF1A Tier 3 is the most serious class of sex offenders within the Nevada Sex Offender Registry. If you get placed in this category, you must register for the rest of your life and personally report to law enforcement every 90 days. The list of Tier 3 crimes includes sexual assault, child abuse involving sexual abuse - ["Tier 2" Sex Offenders in Nevada - What You Need to Know](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/sex-offender-registry/tier-2/) - In Nevada, Tier II sex offenders must register for 25 years and must personally check in with law enforcement every 180 days. They are searchable online. - ["Tier 1" Sex Offenders in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/sex-offender-registry/tier-1/) - Tier 1 is the least serious class of sex offenders of Nevada's Sex Offender Registry. You must register for 15 years and check in with local police once a year. - [NRS § 179D.550 - Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/179d-550-failure-to-register/) - Nevada Revised Statute 179D.550 makes it a crime for convicted sex offenders to fail to register with the state Sex Offender Registry. - [Las Vegas Nevada “Carjacking” Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/carjacking/) - https://youtu.be/XT0_Y-6u19E Nevada has no specific carjacking statute. If you are arrested for carjacking, you would instead face charges for one or more of the following crimes depending on the specific circumstances: auto theft, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, battery, murder, and/or attempted murder. A conviction for any one of these carjacking-related offenses may result - [NRS § 207.280 - "Making a False Police Report" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-280-false-reporting-of-a-crime/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 207.280 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly make a false police report that causes law enforcement to conduct an investigation. The penalties for false reporting of a crime include up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines, though the judge can impose probation instead of jail. NRS - [“Category A Felony” in Nevada - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/category-a-felony/) - Category A felonies are the most serious class of crimes in Nevada. They are punishable by life in state prison with or without the possibility of parole. - [Nevada Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs): Laws, Accuracy, & Defense Strategies](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/fst/) - During a Nevada DUI investigation, the police may ask you to perform the horizontal gaze nystagmus, walk and turn, and one leg stand. They are NOT mandatory. - [Peligro Imprudente - Ley y Penas de Colorado - CRS § 18-3-208](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/exponer-al-peligro-imprudente/) - La Estatuta Revisada de Colorado § 18-3-208 define el peligro imprudente como "conducta que crea un riesgo sustancial de lesiones corporales graves a otra persona". - [Reckless Endangerment - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-3-208](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/reckless-endangerment/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-208 defines reckless endangerment as "conduct which creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person." - [C.R.S. § 18-9-116.5 - Felony Vehicular Eluding - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/laws/eluding-an-officer/) - Vehicular eluding, which is driving recklessly while attempting to evade the police, is a felony punishable by 1 to 12 years in Colorado State Prison. - [18-7-301 CRS - "Indecencia Pública" - Ley y Pena de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/indecencia-publica/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-7-301 C.R.S. considera una falta menor cometer indecencia pública. Esto incluye exponer tus genitales o tus partes íntimas en público. La ley también prohíbe tener relaciones sexuales o tocar lascivamente a alguien en público. Como una falta menor, una condena por indecencia pública conlleva hasta 10 días de cárcel y/o hasta - [C.R.S. § 18-7-301 – “Public Indecency” - Colorado Law & Penalty](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/public-indecency/) - C.R.S. § 18-7-301 bans public indecency, which bars exposing your genitals or intimate parts in public or where you should reasonably expect the public can see. - [§ 18-3-207 CRS - Leyes penales de Colorado sobre "extorsión"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/extorsion/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-207 C.R.S. prohíbe la extorsión criminal, que es amenazar a alguien como medio para lograr que esa persona haga (o se abstenga de hacer) algo en contra de su voluntad. También llamada "chantaje," la extorsión suele ser un delito grave de clase 4 que conlleva de dos a seis años - ["Extortion" - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-3-207](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/extortion/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-207 bans criminal extortion ("blackmail"), which is threatening someone to get them to do something against their will. - [CRS 18-4-504 - "Delito de tercer grado" Leyes y penas en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/allanamiento/3er-grado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-4-504 C.R.S. prohíbe el allanamiento de tercer grado trespassing, que es entrar o permanecer ilegalmente en la propiedad de otro que no está cercada o vallada. El allanamiento de tercer grado es típicamente una falta menor en Colorado, con una pena de hasta 10 días de cárcel y/o una multa - [C.R.S. § 18-4-504 - "Third-Degree" Trespass Laws & Penalties in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/trespassing/3rd-degree/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-504 C.R.S. prohibits third-degree trespass, which is unlawfully entering or remaining on another's property that is not enclosed or fenced. Third-degree trespass is typically a petty offense in Colorado, carrying up to 10 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $300. The following table compares the elements and penalties - [CRS § 18-7-801 - Invasión criminal de la privacidad - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/invasion-de-la-privacidad/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-7-801 C.R.S. prohíbe la invasión criminal de la privacidad, que es observar o tomar fotografías de las partes íntimas del cuerpo de una persona sin su consentimiento. Este delito menor de clase 2 conlleva: hasta 120 días en la cárcel y/o una multa de hasta $750. También puede ser demandado - [C.R.S. § 18-7-801 - Criminal Invasion of Privacy - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/invasion-of-privacy/) - Under C.R.S. § 18-7-801, taking pictures of a person's intimate body parts without consent is criminal invasion of privacy, a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado. - [§ 16520 PC – Definition of a “Firearm” in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/16520/) - https://youtu.be/S__KAH4yTZs In California, Penal Code § 16520 defines a firearm as "a device designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion." Examples of firearms include: pistols, revolvers, handguns, and shotguns (including short-barreled shotguns). You may legally own - [Exhibición de Velocidad en Colorado - CRS 42-4-1105](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/concurso-de-velocidad/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 42-4-1105 C.R.S. convierte en un delito menor de tráfico participar conscientemente en concursos de velocidad o en la exhibición de velocidad en vías públicas. Las penas por concursos de velocidad o exhibiciones de velocidad incluyen cárcel obligatoria, multas y puntos en el DMV. Mientras tanto, los reincidentes arriesgan que sus - ["Exhibition of Speed" and "Speed Contests" - Colorado Law - C.R.S. § 42-4-1105](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/speed-contest/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 42-4-1105 C.R.S. makes it a traffic misdemeanor to knowingly engage in speed contests or the exhibition of speed on public roadways. - [NRS 706.756 - Driving Taxi Without a Permit - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/706-756-taxi-without-permit/) - https://youtu.be/L3Qi1X-ealI NRS 706.756 is the Nevada law that penalizes taxi drivers for working without a permit from the Nevada Transportation Authority (NTA). Taxi drivers also need current and valid licenses from the Nevada DMV. The statute states: [A]ny person who: Operates a [taxi] without first obtaining a certificate, permit or license, or in violation of - ["Monitoreo electrónico" como una alternativa a la cárcel en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/sentencia/vigilancia-electronica/) - Monitoreo Electrónico es una forma de sentencia alternativa que utiliza un dispositivo electrónico o rastreador para supervisar a un delincuente en Colorado. Permite que una persona permanezca libre de la cárcel a cambio de usar un dispositivo de monitoreo electrónico, de acuerdo con las reglas establecidas por el tribunal. En este artículo, nuestros abogados de - ["Electronic Monitoring " as a Jail Alternative In Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/sentencing/electronic-monitoring/) - Electronic Monitoring is a form of alternative sentencing that uses an electronic device or tracker to supervise an offender in Colorado. - [§ 18-12-105.5 CRS - Poseer ilegalmente un arma en terrenos escolares en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas/armas-en-los-terrenos-de-la-escuela/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-12-105.5 C.R.S. establece como delito poseer un arma mortal en los terrenos de cualquier escuela pública o privada en Colorado. Si el arma es un arma de fuego, una condena conlleva hasta 364 días y/o $1,000 en multas. De lo contrario, una condena es castigable con prisión estatal de Colorado - [C.R.S. § 18-12-105.5 - Unlawful Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/weapons-on-school-grounds/) - C.R.S. § 18-12-105.5 bans having a deadly weapon at a public or private school in Colorado. Having a gun at school carries up to 364 days in jail and/or $1,000. - [§ 18-4-105 CRS - Arson de Cuarto Grado - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incendio/cuarto-grado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-4-105 C.R.S. prohíbe el incendio de cuarto grado arson. Este delito comprende iniciar un incendio a sabiendas o por imprudencia que: pone a cualquier persona en riesgo de muerte o lesiones corporales graves o pone en peligro el edificio o estructura ocupada de otra persona o entidad. Esta ley se - [4th-Degree Arson - Colorado Law & Penalty - C.R.S. § 18-4-105](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/arson/4th-degree/) - C.R.S. § 18-4-105 bans 4th-degree arson in Colorado, which is endangering people or other people's property by causing or maintaining a fire or explosion. - [DMV Point System in Colorado - How exactly does it work?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/dmv-point-system/) - With the Colorado point system, your driver's license can be suspended for 6 months to 1 year if you get 12+ points in 12-months, or 18+ points in 24-months. - ["2nd DUI" in Colorado - Laws, Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/2nd-offense/) - Second-time DUIs in Colorado are misdemeanors carrying at least 10 days in jail, though the judge may grant you work release so you can keep your job. - [NRS § 200.310 – Nevada “Kidnapping” Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-310-kidnapping/) - https://youtu.be/8jukBKGRTqQ Nevada Revised Statute § 200.310 defines first-degree kidnapping as taking an adult for ransom or with intent to harm, or taking a child from their parents or guardians. First-degree kidnapping is a category A felony punishable by a prison term of 15 years, 40 years, or life. All other kidnapping cases are prosecuted as second-degree - [What happens if I refuse the DUI breath or blood test in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/chemical-test-refusal/) - Refusing to take a chemical test following a Colorado DUI arrest triggers a one-year driver’s license revocation and a persistent drunk driver designation. - [Leyes de Detención Ciudadana en Colorado - ¿Cuándo y cómo puedo hacer una?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/arresto/arresto-ciudadano/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 16-3-201 le permite realizar un arresto ciudadano si realmente presencia el delito. Realizar un arresto ciudadano ilegal podría resultar en cargos penales por Asalto en primer grado, Asalto en segundo grado, Detención ilegal, Secuestro, Suplantación de un oficial de paz, y/o Obstrucción. También podría enfrentar una demanda civil por parte - [Citizen's Arrest in Colorado - When & How Can I Make One?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/arrest/citizen-arrest/) - C.R.S. § 16-3-201 allows you to make a citizen's arrest in Colorado, but only if you actually witness the crime occuring. Otherwise you face criminal charges. - [Leyes de "Fianza de Libertad" de Colorado - Cómo sacar a alguien de la cárcel](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/fianza/fianzas/) - Un bono de fianza sirve como una promesa monetaria de que su ser querido se presentará a todas las audiencias judiciales futuras a cambio de permanecer en libertad durante el caso. - [Colorado Bail Bond Laws - How to Get Someone Out of Jail](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/bail/bonds/) - A bail bond serves as a monetary promise that your loved one will show up to all future court hearings in return for remaining out of custody during the case. - [Guía de la libertad condicional de delitos graves en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/libertad_condicional/delito_grave/) - La libertad condicional por delito grave en Colorado es una alternativa a la cárcel o prisión. Puedes ser elegible para la libertad condicional en lugar de ser encarcelado después de una condena o declaración de culpabilidad. - [NRS § 465.070 - Gaming Fraud - Las Vegas, Nevada Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/465-070-gaming-fraud/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnvT5RLa0M0 NRS 465.070 is the Nevada statute that makes it illegal to do any of the following: cheat or manipulate gambling games, place bets based on insider information, collect or claim money fraudulently, entice others to participate in illegal gambling, offer bribes to influence game outcomes, or violate the law through agreements with players or - ["Felony Probation" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/probation/felony/) - Felony probation in Colorado is an alternative to jail or prison. You can be eligible for probation rather than incarceration after a conviction or guilty plea. - [Penal Code § 626.9 PC - California's "Gun-Free School Zone Act"](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/626-9/) - https://youtu.be/ubuKLT9UOcI Penal Code § 626.9 PC is California's Gun-Free School Zone Act. This section makes it illegal to have or use a gun in a school zone. A "school zone" is any area within 1,000 feet of a public or private school. Before its amendment in 1994, this act only punished possessing firearms directly on school grounds. The - [NRS § 202.595 - Reckless Endangerment - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-595-reckless-endangerment/) - https://youtu.be/qnSjyvl0VI4 Nevada NRS § 202.595 states that a person commits reckless endangerment when he or she “performs any act or neglects any duty imposed by law in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.” This is a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail and fines of up - [Leyes de violación estatutaria en Colorado - Una guía legal](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/violacion-estatutaria/) - En Colorado, la violación estatutaria es la penetración sexual con una persona menor de la edad legal de consentimiento de 17 años. La violación estatutaria se procesa como agresión sexual. - ["Statutory Rape" in Colorado - Laws, Penalties, Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/statutory-rape/) - In Colorado, statutory rape is sexual penetration with a person under the legal age of consent of 17 years old. Statutory rape is prosecuted as sexual assault. - [Criminal Defense Attorneys at Shouse Law Group](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/) - Neil Shouse – Managing Attorney Neil Shouse, California personal injury attorney. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Mr. Shouse served five years as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney. He won 96% of his more than 40 jury trials. Mr. Shouse has been featured as a legal expert on Dr. Phil, CNN, - [Personal Injury Attorneys at Shouse Law Group](https://cldg.legal/ca/personal-injury/attorneys/) - Neil Shouse Neil Shouse, California personal injury attorney. A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Mr. Shouse served five years as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney. He won 96% of his more than 40 jury trials. Mr. Shouse has been featured as a legal expert on Dr Phil, CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Court TV, - [DUI Attorneys at Shouse Law Group](https://cldg.legal/ca/dui/attorneys/) - Neil Shouse – Managing Attorney A graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, California DUI attorney Neil Shouse served five years as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney. He won 96% of his more than 40 jury trials. Now he uses his prosecutorial experience in his DUI clients' favor to achieve substantial charge reductions - [Criminal Defense Attorneys in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/attorneys/) - Michael Becker, Las Vegas criminal defense attorney When your freedom, reputation and livelihood are on the line, you should trust your case to someone with experience and a proven track record of courtroom success. With twenty-seven years in the courtroom, Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Michael will work aggressively to get your case dismissed or - [DUI Defense Attorneys in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/attorneys/) - Michael Becker Nevada DUI attorney Michael Becker has 30 years of experience in fighting drunk driving charges and saving our clients' driver's licenses. With a reputation among prosecutors for never backing down, Michael can usually achieve very favorable resolutions through negotiation alone. But he is also a seasoned trial attorney and has won several "not - ["Robbery" - Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/robbery/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-301 defines robbery as knowingly taking something from the person or presence of another by force, threats, or intimidation. - [Defacing Propiedad - Leyes y Penas en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/desfiguracion/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, desfigurar o destruir instrumentos escritos, monumentos u otra propiedad es un delito penal que conlleva penas de cárcel, multas y restitución. - [Defacing Property - Laws & Penalties in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/defacing/) - Under Colorado law, defacing or destroying written instruments, landmarks, or other property is a criminal offense carrying jails, fines, and restitution. - [CRS 18-5-102 - Falsificación en la ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/falsificacion/) - Bajo C.R.S. § 18-5-102, la ley de Colorado define el delito de falsificación como la elaboración, completación, alteración o emisión (ofrecimiento) de documentos falsificados con intención de defraudar. El delito puede ser presentado como un delito menor o un delito grave, dependiendo de las circunstancias. Ejemplos de documentos falsificados incluyen: Un testamento falso; Una solicitud - [Forgery - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-5-102](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/forgery/) - https://youtu.be/feyv4KqgUhs Under C.R.S. § 18-5-102, Colorado law defines the crime of forgery as making, completing, altering or uttering (offering up) falsified documents with an intent to defraud. The offense may be filed as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances. Examples of forged documents include: A fake will; An unemployment insurance application with a false Social Security number;1 - [Leyes y penalidades de Colorado por "robo menor"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/robo-de-menor-grado/) - En Colorado, el delito de robo se trata como un delito menor si el valor de la propiedad robada es de $300.00 a $2000.00. Si el valor es menor a $300, entonces es una infracción menor. Si el valor excede los $2000.00, entonces puede ser acusado como un delito grave más serio. El castigo por - ["Misdemeanor Theft" in Colorado - Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/theft/misdemeanor-theft/) -  In Colorado, the crime of theft is treated as a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen property is from $300.00 to $2000.00. If the value is less than $300, then it is a less-serious petty offense. If the value exceeds $2000.00, then it can be charged as a more serious felony offense. The - [18-13-122 CRS - "Menor en posesión" de alcohol o marihuana en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/menor-en-posesion/) - CRS § 18-13-122 (la ley de menores en posesión de Colorado) hace ilegal que los menores menores de 21 años posean o consuman alcohol o marihuana o usen parafernalia de marihuana. Esto es una falta menor no clasificada que no conlleva tiempo real en la cárcel. En cambio, el juez puede imponer: Multas; Servicio comunitario; - [§ 18-13-122 CRS - "Minor in Possession” of Alcohol or Marijuana in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/minor-in-possession/) - https://youtu.be/TdgHPoCIezM CRS § 18-13-122 (Colorado's Minor in Possession law) makes it illegal for minors under the age of 21 to possess or consume alcohol or marijuana or to use marijuana paraphernalia. This is an unclassified petty offense that carries no actual jail time. Instead, the judge may impose: Fines; Public service; and Substance abuse assessment and - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "bigamia" - CRS 18-6-201](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/bigamia/) - En Colorado, casarse con otra persona mientras ya está casado es bigamia. Esto es un delito penal y un delito menor de clase 2 bajo el CRS 18-6-201. Las penas por bigamia incluyen hasta 120 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $750 en multas. En este artículo, nuestros abogados de defensa criminal en Denver abordarán - [Colorado "Bigamy" Laws - CRS § 18-6-201](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/bigamy/) - In Colorado, marrying another person while already married is bigamy. This is a criminal offense and a class 2 misdemeanor under CRS 18-6-201. The penalties for bigamy include up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. In this article, our Denver criminal defense lawyers will address the following key issues regarding - [CRS 18-4-502 - "Ley de Trespaso de Primer Grado" en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/allanamiento/1er-grado/) - En Colorado, allanamiento de primer grado es cuando una "persona entra o permanece consciente e ilegalmente en la vivienda de otro o si dicha persona entra en cualquier vehículo motorizado con la intención de cometer un delito en él." (C.R.S. § 18-4-502) Allanamiento criminal El allanamiento criminal en Colorado ocurre cuando: una persona entra o - ["First-Degree Trespass" Law in Colorado - C.R.S. § 18-4-502](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/trespassing/1st-degree/) - Under Colorado Revised Statute 18-4-502, first-degree trespass is knowingly and unlawfully entering or remaining in a dwelling of another. - [CRS 18-8-116 - Desarmar a un Oficial de Paz - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/desarmar-a-un-oficial-de-paz/) - CRS § 18-8-116 es la sección del código de Colorado que convierte en un Delito Grave de Clase 5 el desarmar a un oficial de paz o policía. Usted comete este delito al quitar conscientemente y sin justificación un arma de fuego o arma a un oficial de paz mientras el oficial actúa en su - [CRS § 18-8-116 - Disarming a Peace Officer - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/disarming-a-peace-officer/) - https://youtu.be/sLfwC0HtfTw CRS § 18-8-116 is the Colorado code section that makes it a Class 5 Felony to disarm a peace or police officer. You commit this offense by knowingly and without justification removing a firearm or weapon from a peace officer while the officer is acting in an official capacity. The language of Section 18-8-116 - [CRS 18-5-104 - Falsificación de segundo grado - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/falsificacion/segundo-grado/) - Bajo Colorado C.R.S. 18-5-104, cometes falsificación de segundo grado si (con la intención de defraudar) falsificas documentos que no sean dinero, tales como documentos legales, registros públicos, documentos gubernamentales, boletos de lotería, o registros académicos. La falsificación de segundo grado es un delito menor de clase 2, que conlleva hasta 120 días en la cárcel y/o - [2nd-Degree Forgery - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. 18-5-104](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/forgery/2nd-degree/) - Under Colorado C.R.S. 18-5-104, you commit second-degree forgery if (with the intent to defraud) you falsify documents other than money such as legal documents. - [§ 18-4-503 CRS - Ley de Trespaso de Segundo Grado - Ley y Penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/allanamiento/segundo-grado/) - CRS § 18-4-503 es la ley de allanamiento criminal de Colorado que define el delito de allanamiento de segundo grado. El texto de la sección del código establece que: (1) Una persona comete el delito de allanamiento criminal de segundo grado si dicha persona: (a) Entra o permanece ilegalmente en o sobre la propiedad de - [2nd-Degree Trespass - Colorado Law & Penalties - § 18-4-503 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/trespassing/2nd-degree/) - https://youtu.be/XiHyT_Ai9-E CRS § 18-4-503 is the Colorado criminal trespass law that defines the crime of second-degree trespass. The language of the code section states that: (1) A person commits the crime of second degree criminal trespass if such person: (a) Unlawfully enters or remains in or upon the premises of another which are enclosed in - [§ 18-4-104 CRS - Arson de tercer grado en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incendio/tercer-grado/) - Según Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-4-104, "una persona que, por medio de fuego o explosivos, daña intencionalmente cualquier propiedad con la intención de defraudar comete incendio de tercer grado." Este delito se trata como un delito grave de clase 5, con una pena de 1 a 3 años de prisión. Hay 4 grados de - [§ 18-4-104 CRS - Third-Degree Arson in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/arson/3rd-degree/) - According to Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-4-104, "a person who, by means of fire or explosives, intentionally damages any property with intent to defraud commits third degree arson." This offense is treated as a class 5 felony, carrying a sentence of 1 to 3 years in prison. There are 4 degrees of arson total (from - [CRS 12-240-135 - Práctica no autorizada de medicina en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/practica-no-autorizada-de-la-medicina/) - CRS 12-240-135 es el estatuto de Colorado que prohíbe la práctica no autorizada de la medicina (sin licencia médica). El delito se procesa como un delito grave de clase 6 con una pena de hasta de uno a 18 meses de cárcel y/o multas de $1,000 a $100,000. A continuación, nuestros abogados de defensa criminal - [CRS 12-240-135 - Unauthorized Practice of Medicine in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/unauthorized-practice-of-medicine/) - CRS 12-240-135 is the Colorado statute that prohibits the unauthorized practice of medicine (without a medical license). The offense is prosecuted as a class 6 felony carrying up to one year to 18 months in jail and/or $1,000 to $100,000 in fines. Below, our Colorado criminal defense lawyers discuss the following frequently asked questions about - [Poseer un Perro Peligroso (Colorado 18-9-204.5 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/perros-peligrosos/) - La Sección 18-9-204.5 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado establece como delito poseer o tener algún interés en, o control sobre, un perro peligroso. Un “perro peligroso” es aquel que: Lesiona o mata a una persona o animal doméstico; o Demuestra tendencias que harían que una persona razonable creyera que el perro podría lesionar o - [18-9-204.5 CRS - Owning a Dangerous Dog in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/dangerous-dogs/) - https://youtu.be/NEsM50HmKec Section 18-9-204.5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes makes it a crime to own or have any interest in, or control over, a dangerous dog. A “dangerous dog” is one that: Injures or kills a person or domestic animal; or Demonstrates tendencies that would cause a reasonable person to believe that the dog might injure - [18-5-702 CRS - Uso no autorizado de un dispositivo de transacción financiera](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/uso-no-autorizado-de-dispositivo-financiero/) - Colorado CRS 18-5-702 convierte en un delito penal el uso, posesión o fabricación de una tarjeta de crédito en blanco. El uso ilegal de un dispositivo de transacción financiera se refiere a tarjetas de crédito, tarjetas de débito, tarjetas ATM u otros dispositivos financieros. Esta infracción puede ser acusada como una infracción menor, un delito menor, o - [18-5-702 CRS - Unauthorized Use of a Financial Transaction Device](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/unauthorized-use-of-financial-device/) - https://youtu.be/YifhVGLh4xA Colorado CRS 18-5-702 makes it a criminal offense to use, possess, or manufacture a blank credit card. Unlawful use of a financial transaction device pertains to credit cards, debit cards, ATM cards, or other financial devices. This offense may be charged as a petty offense, a misdemeanor, or a felony. 18-5-702 CRS states that: (1) A - [§ 18-4-103 CRS - Arson de segundo grado en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incendio/segundo-grado/) - CRS § 18-4-103 define el delito de incendio de segundo grado en Colorado como dañar la propiedad de otra persona usando fuego o una explosión, cuando esa propiedad es algo distinto a un edificio o estructura ocupada. Los cargos penales por incendio de segundo grado pueden presentarse como: faltas menores, delitos menores, o delitos graves dependiendo - [2nd-Degree Arson - Colorado Law & Penalties - 18-4-103 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/arson/2nd-degree/) - https://youtu.be/Q4_ZHxQwB9E CRS § 18-4-103 defines the Colorado crime of second-degree arson as damaging someone else's property using fire or an explosion, when that property is something other than a building or occupied structure. Criminal charges for second-degree arson can be filed as: petty offenses, misdemeanors, or felonies depending on the value of the damaged property. The language of - [Leyes de Incendio Criminal de Colorado - Una Guía Legal](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incendio/) - La ley de Colorado define el delito de incendio provocado como el acto de prender fuego, quemar o usar un explosivo intencionalmente, conscientemente o imprudentemente con el fin de: Dañar o destruir su propia propiedad, o Dañar o destruir la propiedad de otra persona sin el consentimiento de esa persona. En Colorado, el incendio provocado - [Colorado "Arson" Laws - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/arson/) - Colorado law defines arson as intentionally, knowingly or recklessly setting fire to, burning, or using an explosive in order to damage or destroy property. - [18-4-102 CRS - Arson de primer grado en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incendio/primer-grado/) - Bajo el CRS § 18-4-102 de Colorado, el incendio intencional en primer grado se define como quemar un edificio o estructura ocupada propiedad de otra persona sin el consentimiento del propietario. El incendio intencional de una estructura ocupada es un delito grave de clase 3 castigado con 4 a 12 años de prisión y una - [1st-Degree Arson - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS § 18-4-102](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/arson/1st-degree/) - https://youtu.be/DaAOj7qByIA Under Colorado CRS § 18-4-102, first-degree arson is defined as burning a building or occupied structure owned by someone else without the owner's consent. Arson of an occupied structure is a class 3 felony punishable by 4 to 12 years in prison and a minimum fine of $3,000. Arson of a building is a - [4th DUI in Colorado - What to Do and What to Expect](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/4th-offense/) - https://youtu.be/wjPB_VY0Bno Whereas a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd DUI in Colorado is only a misdemeanor, a 4th offense is a class 4 felony. A DUI-fourth conviction carries up to six years in prison, 90 days of continuous alcohol monitoring if you get probation, and a two-year license suspension. All of your previous DUI convictions count as - [The "No Driving Defense" in Colorado DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/defenses/no-driving/) - One essential element of a Colorado DUI charge is that the prosecution must prove that you were actually driving. The "no driving defense" asserts that the state has no DUI case without evidence of you driving, even if you were under the influence. This defense applies, for example, when you were found outside a vehicle - [Moción para reconsideración - Regla § 35 (b) en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/alivio-post-condena/mocion-para-reconsideracion/) - En Colorado, una moción de reconsideración es una solicitud de reducción de sentencia que se presenta después de ser condenado y sentenciado por un delito penal. También llamada procedimiento 35(b), el proceso te da una segunda oportunidad para argumentar por penas menores. Al decidir si se concede una solicitud 35(b) para una sentencia menor, los - [Motion for Reconsideration - Rule § 35(b) in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/post-conviction-relief/motion-for-reconsideration/) - In Colorado, a motion for reconsideration is a request for a sentence reduction you make after being convicted and sentenced for a criminal offense. - [What is a “Persistent Drunk Driver” in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/persistent-drunk-drivers/) - https://youtu.be/J8QtelKYGeo?si=yKMNdBNuu5ohwJek There are four ways you can get designated by the state of Colorado as a persistent drunk driver: you drive with a BAC of 0.15% or greater, you refuse to take a DUI chemical test, you suffer multiple DUI convictions, or you drive on a license suspended for DUI. In these scenarios, you will - [NRS 199.340 - Nevada "Criminal Contempt of Court" Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/199-340-criminal-contempt-of-court/) - NRS 199.340 is the Nevada law allowing judges to find you in criminal contempt for acting loud or disorderly during court proceedings. - [CRS 16-19-103 - Cargos de Fugitivo de la Justicia en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fugitivo-de-la-justicia/) - CRS 16-19-103 establece los deberes del Gobernador de Colorado respecto a los fugitivos de la justicia. Esta es la situación en la que un sospechoso buscado por las autoridades en otro estado es detenido en Colorado. En muchos casos, se requiere que el gobernador retenga al sospechoso y lo extradite. El texto de la sección - [CRS 16-19-103 - Fugitive from Justice Charges in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/fugitive-from-justice/) - CRS 16-19-103 sets forth the duties of the Colorado Governor as to fugitives from justice. This is the situation in which a suspect wanted by authorities in another state is apprehended in Colorado. In many cases, the governor is required to hold the suspect and extradite them. The language of section 16-19-103 states that: Subject to the - [Delitos de drogas de nivel 3 en Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-401.5)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito-de-drogas/nivel-3/) - Un delito grave de drogas de nivel 3 es una clase de delito de drogas en Colorado castigable con 2 a 4 años de prisión y/o multas de $2,000.00 a $500,000.00. Pero si existen circunstancias agravantes, la pena de prisión es de 4 a 6 años. Las condenas generalmente pueden ser selladas tres años después - [Level 3 Drug Felonies in Colorado - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/drug-felony/level-3/) - A level 3 drug felony is a class of Colorado drug crime punishable by 2 years to 4 years in prison and/or fines of $2,000.00 to $500,000.00. But if there are aggravating circumstances, the prison term is 4 years to 6 years. Convictions can usually be sealed three years after the criminal case ends. In - [Guía para "Audiencias de Revocación de Libertad Condicional" en la Junta de Libertad Condicional del Estado de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/audiencia-de-revocacion-de-libertad-condicional/) - Una audiencia de revocación de libertad condicional se lleva a cabo cuando a los liberados condicionales se les acusa de violar las condiciones de su libertad condicional. Durante esta audiencia, un miembro de la Junta Estatal de Libertad Condicional de Colorado escucha las pruebas y decide si revoca la libertad condicional de la persona y - ["Parole Revocation Hearings" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/parole-revocation-hearing/) - A parole revocation hearing is held when parolees are accused of violating the conditions of their parole. During this hearing, a Colorado State Board of Parole member hears the evidence and decides whether to revoke the person's parole and return him or her to state prison. In this article, our Denver criminal defense lawyers will address - [Delito Menor de Tráfico de Clase 2 - Ley y Penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/trafico-delito-menor/clase-2/) - Delitos de tráfico menores de clase 2 en Colorado son castigados con 10 a 90 días en la cárcel del condado, multas de $150 a $300, y puntos del DMV. Las condenas por delitos menores de tráfico nunca pueden ser selladas de su antecedente penal. Pero los fiscales a veces están dispuestos a reducir el - [Class 2 Misdemeanor Traffic Offense - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/traffic-misdemeanor/class-2/) - https://youtu.be/9GZi4q__pGA Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offenses in Colorado are punishable by 10 to 90 days in county jail, $150 to $300 in fines, and DMV points. Traffic misdemeanor convictions can never be sealed from your criminal record. But prosecutors are sometimes willing to reduce the charge down to a traffic infraction or even grant a - [¿Cuándo pueden los menores (juveniles) enfrentarse a juicio en un tribunal de adultos en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/juvenil/menores-juzgados-como-adultos/) - Un menor (juvenil) de tan solo 12 años puede enfrentar juicio en un tribunal de adultos en Colorado si los cargos son un delito grave de clase 1 un delito grave de clase 2 o un delito de violencia. Si el caso de un menor se transfiere a un tribunal de adultos depende de múltiples - [When can minors (juveniles) face trial in adult court in Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/juvenile/minors-tried-as-adults/) - https://youtu.be/1Q2E4QjNjeY A minor (juvenile) as young as 12 years of age can face trial in an adult court in Colorado if the charges are a class 1 felony a class 2 felony or a crime of violence. Whether a minor's case is transferred to adult court depends on multiple factors, including: the juvenile's age, the severity - [Chequeo de antecedentes criminales en Colorado - Cómo funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/verificaciones-de-antecedentes-penales/) - Los controles de antecedentes en Colorado son una parte común del proceso de solicitud de empleo. Dependiendo del alcance, los controles de antecedentes pueden revelar su historial criminal, historial crediticio y registros de empleo y educación. A partir de 2025 en Colorado, los controles de antecedentes realizados por terceros solo retroceden siete años (con algunas - [Colorado Background Check Laws: Employee Rights, Errors & Sealing (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/criminal-background-checks/) - Learn what shows up on Colorado background checks, how far they go back, when sealed records appear, and how to fix errors or seal your record. - [A Guide to "Bench Trials" in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/bench-trial/) - https://youtu.be/nkQzuV-29ss?si=6xFeo47YBiuO74a4 Anybody who is charged with a crime in Nevada has the right to a bench trial, where the judge and not a jury delivers the verdict. You can elect to have a trial by jury instead only if you are facing more than six months in jail/prison or if you have been charged with - [§ PC 664/187(a) - Attempted Murder - California Law & Sentencing](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/664-187/) - California Penal Code § 664/187(a) PC defines attempted murder, which is intending to kill and taking a direct step towards killing, but the victim lives. - [NRS § 200.460 - False Imprisonment - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-460-false-imprisonment/) - https://youtu.be/w0D9xJKV9dQ Under NRS § 200.460, you commit the Nevada crime of false imprisonment if you restrict someone else's freedom of movement without justification or legal authority. Common examples are not letting a person leave a room, or cornering someone against the wall. False imprisonment is a crime in Nevada and can also be the basis - [Penal Code § 192 PC - Voluntary Manslaughter - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/192/) - Under California Penal Code § 192 PC, voluntary manslaughter is the intentional and unlawful killing of a human being that occurs in the heat of passion. - [La edad legal de consentimiento en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/violacion-estatutaria/edad-de-consentimiento/) - En Colorado, la edad de consentimiento es de 17 años. Esto significa que una vez que una persona alcanza los 17 años, el sexo consensuado está permitido con cualquier otra persona que también tenga al menos 17 años. - [The Legal "Age of Consent" in Colorado - 17 in Most Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/statutory-rape/age-of-consent/) - In Colorado, the age of consent is 17-years old. However, the Romeo & Juliet law makes a statutory rape exception for certain close-in-age couples. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "Acoso Sexual a un Niño" (Colorado 18-3-405 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion-sexual-a-un-nino/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado 18-3-405 C.R.S. prohíbe el asalto sexual a un niño. Esto ocurre cuando tocas a un niño menor de 15 años (o haces que el niño te toque), y tienes al menos cuatro años más que el niño. Las penas por asalto sexual a un niño varían desde dos años hasta cadena - [Sexual Assault on a Child - Colorado Law - C.R.S. 18-3-405](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/sexual-assault-on-child/) - Colorado Revised Statute 18-3-405 prohibits sexual assault on a child, which is fondling a child under 15, and you are at least four years older than them. - [“Suspended Sentences” in Nevada - A Guide to How it Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/suspended-sentence/) - In Nevada, a suspended sentence means you can avoid serving your jail or prison sentence as long as you abide by the terms of probation. - [Involuntary Manslaughter - California Law - 192(b) PC](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/involuntary-manslaughter/) - California Penal Code 192(b) PC makes it a felony crime to commit involuntary manslaughter, which is an unintentional killing by criminal negligence. - [El Requisito de "Causa Probable" en la Ley Penal de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/causa-probable/) - La policía de Colorado debe tener causa probable para creer que cometió un delito antes de poder detenerlo o realizar una búsqueda de su persona, vehículo o propiedad. Las búsquedas o detenciones sin causa probable pueden ser una violación de sus derechos constitucionales estatales y federales. Sin embargo, existen excepciones dependiendo de las circunstancias. En - [The "Probable Cause" Requirement in Colorado Criminal Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/probable-cause/) - Understand Colorado’s probable cause requirements for arrests and searches, including traffic stops, vehicle and home searches, and warrant exceptions. - [Delitos de Clase 4 de Felonía en Colorado - Definición y Penas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito/clase-4/) - En Colorado, los delitos graves de clase 4 suelen conllevar un rango de sentencia de dos a seis años de prisión y/o de $2,000 a $500,000. El máximo de la pena de prisión se convierte en ocho años si el delito imputado también es un delito de riesgo extraordinario. En nuestra experiencia, a menudo es - [Class 4 Felony Crimes in Colorado - Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/felony/class-4/) - A class 4 felony is a category of felony offense in Colorado that carries a sentencing range of 2 to 6 years in prison and/or fines of $2,000 to $500,000. - [Underage DUI in Colorado - "UDD" or "Baby DUI" Laws, Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/under-21/) - In Colorado, underage drinking and driving (UDD) - also called "Baby DUI" is driving while under 21 years old with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% - .05%. - [Delitos de Clase 5 de Felonía en Colorado - Definición y Penas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito/clase-5/) - En Colorado, los delitos graves de clase 5 generalmente conllevan de uno a tres años en prisión estatal (más dos años de libertad condicional) y/o multas de $1,000 a $100,000. En nuestra experiencia, los fiscales pueden estar dispuestos a reducir un delito grave de clase 5 de delito grave a un delito menor o incluso - [Class 5 Felony Crimes in Colorado - Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/felony/class-5/) - Class 5 felonies in Colorado generally carry one to three years in state prison (plus two years of parole) and/or fines of $1,000 to $100,000. - [Programa de Diversión Colorado - Una guía de cómo funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/desviacion-adulta/) - La desviación para adultos es una alternativa voluntaria a un juicio penal en Colorado. Si completas con éxito los términos de tu desviación, se desestimará tu cargo. - ["Diversion Program" in Colorado – A Guide to How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/adult-diversion/) - Adult diversion is a voluntary alternative to a criminal trial in Colorado. If you successfully complete your diversion terms, your charge gets dismissed. - [Órdenes de Protección Obligatorias en Colorado - § CRS 18-1-1001](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/ordenes-de-proteccion-obligatorias/) - Órdenes de protección obligatorias (MPO) en Colorado son órdenes judiciales que prohíben a un acusado penal ("persona restringida") acosar a las supuestas víctimas y testigos ("partes protegidas"). Algunas MPOs te prohíben contactar a estas personas por completo. Órdenes de protección obligatorias son aún más drásticas en casos de violencia doméstica porque pueden prohibirte ver a - ["Mandatory Protection Orders" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/mandatory-protection-orders/) - Mandatory protection orders in Colorado are court orders that forbid a criminal defendant from harassing or even contacting the alleged victim of the crime. - [Terminación anticipada de la libertad condicional en casos penales de Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-204)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/libertad_condicional/terminacion_temprana/) - La terminación anticipada de la libertad condicional en Colorado puede estar disponible si cumples con los términos de tu sentencia antes de lo previsto. Si lo solicitas, el tribunal puede llevar a cabo una audiencia. - [How to Get "Early Termination of Probation" in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/probation/early-termination/) - Early termination of probation in Colorado may be available if you do your sentencing terms ahead of schedule. If you request it, the court may hold a hearing. - [Juicio por jurado en casos criminales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/juicio-con-jurado/) - En Colorado, tienes el derecho a un juicio por jurado si eres acusado de un delito grave, delito menor, infracción menor o violación de una ordenanza municipal penal. - ["Jury Trial" in Colorado Criminal Cases - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/jury-trial/) - In Colorado, you have the right to a trial by jury if you are charged with a felony, misdemeanor, petty offense, or criminal municipal ordinance violation. - [Sentencia de "Reincidente Habitual" en Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-801)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/sentencia/delincuentes-habituales/) - Una tercera condena grave por delito en Colorado desencadena una sentencia de por vida como delincuente habitual, que es la versión de Colorado de la ley de "tres strikes". - [Habitual Offender Sentencing - Colorado's 3-Strikes Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/sentencing/habitual-offenders/) - A third serious felony conviction in Colorado triggers a life sentence as a habitual offender, which is Colorado's version of the "three strikes" law. - [El Proceso de la Corte Penal en Colorado - Un Mapa Legal Rápido](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/) - El proceso penal en Colorado usualmente comienza con un arresto, seguido por un lectura de cargos, conferencias previas al juicio, negociaciones de declaración, posiblemente un juicio con jurado, y sentencia. Después del juicio, un caso penal puede estar sujeto a mociones posteriores al juicio y apelaciones. La mayoría de los casos penales terminan con un - [The Criminal Court Process in Colorado - A Legal Roadmap](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/) - Learn about the stages of criminal cases in Colorado, including the arrest, arraignment, pretrial conferences, plea negotiations, trials, and sentencing. - [What if I refuse a blood or breath test in a Nevada DUI?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/chemical-test-refusal/) - Refusing to take a breath- or blood test after a Nevada DUI arrest triggers a one-year driver's license revocation, and police may force a blood draw. - [Audiencias de Rescisión en la Junta de Libertad Condicional de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/audiencia-de-revocacion-de-libertad-condicional/) - Una audiencia de rescisión de libertad condicional es una audiencia celebrada ante un miembro de la Junta Estatal de Libertad Condicional de Colorado para determinar si se debe revocar una decisión de concesión de libertad condicional. Incluso después de que la junta concede la libertad condicional a un recluso, la junta puede rescindir esa decisión - [A Guide to Rescission Hearings at the Colorado Parole Board](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/parole-rescission-hearing/) - A parole rescission hearing is a hearing held before a member of the Colorado State Board of Parole to determine whether a decision to grant parole should be taken back. Even after the board grants an inmate parole, the board may rescind that decision before the inmate is released. In this article, our Denver Colorado - [Contacto Sexual Ilegal - Ley de Colorado - § 18-3-404 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/contacto-sexual-ilegal/) - Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-3-404 C.R.S. prohíbe el contacto sexual ilícito, que es el contacto sexual no consensuado como manosear o tocar inapropiadamente. El contacto sexual ilícito es menos grave que el asalto sexual porque no hay penetración. Ejemplos de contacto sexual ilícito incluyen: Intencionalmente poner la mano en las nalgas de un camarero - [Unlawful Sexual Contact - Colorado Law - C.R.S. § 18-3-404](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/unlawful-sexual-contact/) - CRS § 18-3-404 prohibits unlawful sexual contact, which is knowingly touching someone in a sexual manner without their consent and without penetration. - [La Regla de Asesinato de Colorado "Felony" - ¿Cómo funciona?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion/asesinato-felonia/) - Bajo la regla de homicidio en primer grado de Colorado, usted puede ser responsable de homicidio en segundo grado si una víctima es asesinada, incluso accidentalmente, en la comisión de ciertos delitos graves felonies peligrosos. Si es condenado por homicidio en primer grado, enfrenta una sentencia de 16 a 48 años en prisión estatal. La - [The Colorado "Felony Murder Rule" - How Does It Work?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/assault/murder-felony/) - Under Colorado's felony murder rule, you can face second-degree murder charges if a death occurs during certain felonies, even without intent to kill. - [Leyes de Ausentismo Escolar en Colorado - CRS § 22-33-104](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/faltar-a-la-escuela/) - CRS § 22-33-104 es la ley de Colorado que requiere que los niños asistan a la escuela. Los jueces de la corte juvenil pueden ordenar que un niño asista a la escuela. - ["School Truancy Laws" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/truancy/) - C.R.S. § 22-33-104 is the Colorado statute that requires children to attend school. Juvenile court judges can order a child to attend school. - [Leyes de cuchillos de Colorado - Reglas de porte abierto y oculto](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/leyes-de-cuchillos/) - En general, puedes llevar cuchillos ocultos con hojas de menos de 3.5 pulgadas. Puedes llevar cuchillos legales de cualquier longitud de hoja de forma abierta. Todos los cuchillos están prohibidos en la escuela. - [Colorado Knife Laws - A Lawyer Explains The Rules](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/knife-laws/) - In general, you can conceal carry knives with blades under 3.5 inches. You can openly carry legal knives of any blade length. All knives are banned at school. - [El Sistema de Jóvenes Delincuentes (YOS) en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/programa-de-infractores-juveniles-y-adolescentes-de-defensa/) - El Sistema para Delincuentes Jóvenes es una instalación de detención para menores en Pueblo, Colorado. Los adultos jóvenes condenados por delitos violentos pueden cumplir su condena allí. El programa único de la cárcel se centra en la rehabilitación en lugar del castigo. En comparación con el sistema penitenciario estándar para adultos, muchas menos personas que - [The Youthful Offenders System in Colorado - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/juvenile/youthful-offenders-program/) - The Youthful Offender System is a detention facility for minors in Pueblo, Colorado. The unique program used at the jail focuses on rehabilitation. - [Sentencia de drogas de delincuente especial de Colorado (18-18-407 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/sentencia/delincuentes-especiales-de-drogas/) - En Colorado, "delincuente especial" es una designación otorgada a los acusados condenados por delitos graves relacionados con drogas bajo circunstancias muy graves. Si el tribunal determina que usted es un delincuente especial, enfrenta una sentencia aumentada de 8 a 32 años de prisión y multas de $5,000 a $1,000,000. Aquí hay cinco cosas clave que - [“Special Offender” Felony Drug Sentencing in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/sentencing/special-drug-offenders/) - https://youtu.be/2DAbmvUgJNg In Colorado, "special offender" is a designation given to defendants convicted of drug felonies under very serious circumstances. If the court finds that you are a special offender, you face an increased sentence of 8 to 32 years in prison and fines of $5,000 to $1,000,000. Here are five key things to know: Committing - [What if I get a DUI in Colorado but I'm from out-of-state?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/out-of-state-residents/) - If you are an out-of-state driver who picks up a DUI in Colorado, you need to come back to Colorado for all your court dates unless you hire local counsel. - ["Felony DUI" in Colorado - The 3 Ways It Can Happen](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/felony/) - In Colorado, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a felony if you have 3 prior DUI convictions or i caused serious injuries or death. - [¿Cómo publicar una fianza en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/fianza/) - Después de un arresto en Colorado, puedes pagar una fianza para salir de la cárcel. La fianza es una forma de asegurar al tribunal que comparecerás a tus futuras audiencias judiciales. - [How to "Post Bail" in Colorado - A Quick Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/bail/) - After an arrest in Colorado, you can post bail to get out of jail. Bail is a way to ensure the court that you will appear for your future court hearings. - [Probación por delito menor en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/libertad_condicional/delito_menor/) - Libertad condicional por delitos menores en Colorado es una alternativa a la encarcelación para una persona condenada y sentenciada por un delito menor. El acusado está sujeto a ciertos términos y condiciones de libertad condicional por un período de hasta cinco años. Elegibilidad La mayoría de los delincuentes son elegibles para solicitar la libertad condicional, - [Misdemeanor Probation in Colorado - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/probation/misdemeanor/) - Misdemeanor probation in Colorado is an alternative to jail for a person convicted and sentenced for a misdemeanor crime. Violations could result in jail. - [Clase 3 delitos menores en Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-501)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito-menor/clase-3/) - A partir del 1 de marzo de 2022, los delitos menores de clase 3 ya no son una categoría activa de delito en Colorado. Antes del 1 de marzo de 2022, los delitos menores de clase 3 eran una categoría de delitos castigables con hasta 6 meses de cárcel del condado y/o multas de $50 - [Class 3 Misdemeanors in Colorado - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/misdemeanor/class-3/) - As of March 1, 2022, class 3 misdemeanors are no longer an active category of crime in Colorado. Prior to March 1, 2022, class 3 misdemeanors were a category of crimes punishable by up to 6 months of county jail and/or $50 to $750 in fines. The court could grant probation in lieu of jail - [Sentencia y Juicio Diferido en los Tribunales de Colorado (CRS § 18-1.3-102)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/sentencia/juicio-diferido/) - En Colorado, un juicio y sentencia diferidos es cuando se declara culpable y se requiere cumplir ciertas condiciones durante un período de libertad condicional. Luego, si cumple los términos de la sentencia diferida, el caso en su contra se descarta sin condena. El siguiente diagrama de flujo muestra el proceso de juicio y sentencia diferidos: - ["Deferred Sentence" in Colorado - How does it work?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/sentencing/deferred-judgment/) - https://youtu.be/JDDrW7HGcow In Colorado, a deferred judgment and sentence is where you plead guilty and are required to meet certain conditions during a probationary period. Then if you complete the terms of the deferred sentence, the case against you is dismissed with no conviction. The following flowchart shows the deferred judgment and sentence process: In this - [Policía Entrapment en Colorado - ¿Cuándo cruza la línea?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/defensas-legales/tentativa/) - La provocación ocurre cuando la policía te presiona para cometer un delito que no estabas predispuesto a cometer. La provocación es ilegal, y puedes usarla como defensa para intentar que se desestimen los cargos en tu contra. La policía tiene permitido mentirte y presentarte una oportunidad para cometer un delito. Por ejemplo, es una práctica - [Police Entrapment in Colorado - When does it cross the line?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/legal-defenses/entrapment/) - Entrapment is a defense to Colorado criminal charges if you never would have committed the crime but for the police's undue pressure, threats, or harassment. - [Las leyes de búsqueda y detención ilegales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/busqueda-y-aprehension/) - En Colorado, la policía no tiene permitido registrarte a ti o a tu propiedad a menos que: consientas el registro, o obtengan una orden de registro válida, o la situación encaje en una de las excepciones al requisito de orden de registro. Si se te acusa de un delito basado en evidencia obtenida mediante un - ["Search & Seizure" Laws in Colorado - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/search-and-seizure/) - https://youtu.be/ihY_MZATQLY In Colorado, the police are not allowed to search you or your property unless: you consent to the search, or they obtain a valid search warrant, or the situation falls under one of the exceptions to the search warrant requirement. If you are charged with a crime based on evidence obtained through an unlawful search, we can - [CRS 18-3-203 - Asalto de segundo grado del delito](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion/segundo-grado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-203 C.R.S. prohíbe el asalto en segundo grado, que es un delito grave de clase 4 castigado con cinco a 16 años en prisión estatal. Entre los tipos más comunes de asalto en segundo grado están causar intencional o imprudentemente una lesión a alguien con un arma mortal. En situaciones - [C.R.S. § 18-3-203 - Second-Degree Felony Assault in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/assault/2nd-degree/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-203 prohibits second-degree assault, which is a class 4 felony punishable by five to 16 years in state prison. - ["Delitos de Clase 2 Felony" en Colorado - Definición y Penas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito/clase-2/) - Las felonías de clase 2 son la segunda categoría más grave de delitos graves en Colorado. Una condena es castigable con 8 a 24 años de prisión y/o multas de $5,000 a $1 millón. Ejemplos comunes de felonías de clase 2 son asesinato en segundo grado, agresión sexual y trata de personas. Las condenas por - ["Class 2 Felony" Crimes in Colorado - Definition & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/felony/class-2/) - https://youtu.be/E-MOXdkuyAk Class 2 felonies are the second most serious category of felony crimes in Colorado. A conviction is punishable by 8 to 24 years in prison and/or fines of $5,000 to $1 million. Common examples of class 2 felonies are second-degree murder, sexual assault and human trafficking. Convictions for class 2 felony crimes can never - [Audiencias preliminares en casos criminales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/audiencia-previa/) - En el proceso penal de Colorado, una audiencia previa al juicio (o conferencia previa al juicio) es una comparecencia ante el tribunal en la que el tribunal escucha ciertas mociones previas al juicio, y el fiscal y el abogado defensor intentan resolver el caso, usualmente mediante un acuerdo de culpabilidad. Si el caso no se - [Pre-Trial Hearings in Colorado Criminal Cases - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/pretrial-hearing/) - https://youtu.be/mgCpSzVIKK4 In the Colorado criminal court process, a pre-trial hearing (or pre-trial conference) is a court appearance in which the court hears certain pre-trial motions, and the prosecutor and defense attorney attempt to resolve the case, usually for a plea bargain. If the case does not resolve or is not dismissed, the judge will set - [Ley Colorado Wobbler - Reducir un Delito de Drogas a una Falta Menor](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/oscilante/) - En Colorado, un wobbler es un delito relacionado con drogas que puede ser reducido (wobble down) de un delito grave de drogas de nivel 4 a un delito menor de drogas de nivel 1 si el acusado completa con éxito la libertad condicional o las correcciones comunitarias. El propósito de los wobblers es rehabilitar en - [Colorado Wobbler Law - Reducing a Drug Felony to a Misdemeanor](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/wobbler/) - https://youtu.be/6V5xQNR5JqQ In Colorado, a wobbler is a drug offense that can get reduced (wobble down) from a level 4 drug felony to a level 1 drug misdemeanor if the defendant successfully completes probation or community corrections. The purpose of wobblers is to rehabilitate rather than punish people convicted of minor drug possession or drug distribution - ["Moción para Suprimir Evidencia" en Casos Penales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/mocion-para-suprimir/) - Una moción para suprimir pruebas (también llamada moción de supresión) se utiliza para evitar que pruebas obtenidas ilegalmente se usen en su contra en la corte. Al excluir pruebas impropias, el estado puede no poder usarlas y puede verse obligado a desestimar los cargos penales. Como parte del proceso penal en Colorado, la moción de - ["Motion to Suppress Evidence" in Colorado Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/motion-to-suppress/) - https://youtu.be/3fEPMmrcMZA?si=VvV5jAShJtLeYbhs A motion to suppress evidence (also called a suppression motion) is used to prevent unlawfully obtained evidence from being used against you in court. By excluding improper evidence, the state may be unable to use it and may be required to dismiss the criminal charges. As part of the criminal court process in Colorado, - [Delito de drogas de nivel 1 - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito-menor/nivel-1/) - Delitos menores de drogas de nivel 1 en Colorado son castigados con 6 a 18 meses en la cárcel del condado y/o multas de $500 a $5,000. Para condenas por posesión simple, los tribunales típicamente otorgan libertad condicional y una multa de $1,000. Las condenas son sellables de su antecedente penal dos años después de - [Level 1 Drug Misdemeanor - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/drug-misdemeanor/level-1/) - Level 1 drug misdemeanors in Colorado are punishable by 6 to 18 months in county jail and/or $500 to $5,000 in fines. For simple possession convictions, courts typically grant probation and a $1,000 fine. Convictions are sealable from your criminal record two years after the case closes. In this article, our Colorado criminal defense attorneys discuss: - [¿Cuánto tiempo se suspenderá mi licencia de conducir por conducir ebrio en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/suspension-de-la-licencia-de-leyes-de-dui/) - En Colorado, un primer DUI provoca una suspensión de la licencia de conducir de nueve meses. Para un segundo delito de DUI, el período de suspensión es de un año. Para un tercer DUI o posteriores, el período de suspensión es de dos años.1 Tenga en cuenta que un DWAI por primera vez - que - ["Category C Felonies" in Nevada - Definition & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/category-c-felony/) - Category C felonies are the third most serious class of felony crimes in Nevada. The maximum punishment is five years in Nevada State Prison and up to $10,000. - [Colorado DUI - How long is my driver’s license suspended?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/license-suspension/) - In Colorado, a 1st DUI triggers a 9-month driver's license suspension. For a 2nd DUI, the suspension is 1 year. For a 3rd DUI, the suspension is 2 years. - [Acuerdos de Súplica en Casos Penales de Denver (Explicado por el Grupo de Defensa Legal de Colorado)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/acuerdos-de-arreglo-pleitos/) - Un acuerdo de declaración de culpabilidad es un acuerdo de resolución en un caso criminal. Es un contrato legalmente vinculante que resuelve los cargos criminales en su contra sin un juicio. - ["Plea Bargains" in Colorado - How The Process Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/plea-bargains/) - A plea bargain is a settlement agreement in a criminal case. It is a legally binding contract that resolves criminal charges against you without a trial. - [Infracciones de tráfico de clase B en Colorado (CRS 42-4-1701)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/infraccion/clase-b/) - Infracciones de tráfico de clase B en Colorado son violaciones menores de tráfico que se castigan con $15 a $100 más un pequeño recargo y sin puntos en el DMV. Como casos civiles, las infracciones de tráfico de clase B no conllevan tiempo en la cárcel. Sin embargo, la falta de pago puede resultar en - ["Class B Traffic Infractions" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/infraction/class-b/) - https://youtu.be/nvAbps0tsJU Class B traffic infractions in Colorado are minor traffic violations that are punishable by $15 to $100 plus a small surcharge and no DMV points. As civil cases, class B traffic infractions carry no jail time. However, failure to pay can result in revocation of a driver's license. Class B traffic infractions cannot be sealed - [Leyes de "Extradición" en Colorado - Cómo funciona todo](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/extradicion/) - La extradición es el proceso legal de devolver a los fugitivos de la justicia al estado en el que supuestamente cometieron el delito. Ya sea que los fugitivos estén siendo buscados para extradición hacia Colorado o extradición desde Colorado, se emite una orden del gobernador para su arresto. Una vez que el fugitivo es detenido, tiene derecho a - ["Extradition" Laws in Colorado - How It All Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/extradition/) - https://youtu.be/JNGzTsKlIQw Extradition is the legal process of returning fugitives from justice to the state in which they allegedly committed the offense. Whether the fugitives are being sought for extradition into Colorado or extradition out of Colorado, a Governor's warrant is issued for their arrest. Once the fugitive is apprehended, he or she is entitled to a hearing to - [¿Cómo solicitar la conmutación de una sentencia en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/alivio/posterior-a-la-condena/conmutacion/) - Si ha sido condenado por un delito en Colorado, puede solicitar conmutar su sentencia. Si tiene éxito, esto modificaría la sentencia que recibió con su condena. Sin embargo, conmutar una sentencia penal en Colorado es raro. Muchas personas ni siquiera son elegibles para este tipo de alivio. Para ayudarle a entender cómo puede solicitar conmutar - [How to "Commute" a Sentence in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/post-conviction-relief/commutation/) - https://youtu.be/ZUoFtHnT2ow If you have been convicted of a crime in Colorado, you can apply to commute your sentence. If successful, this would modify the sentence you received with your conviction. However, commuting a criminal sentence in Colorado is rare. Many people are not even eligible for this type of relief. To help you understand how - [Ley de Colorado "Deténgase y Identifíquese" - Lo que necesita saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/ley-de-detencion-e-identificacion-de-colorado/) - Las leyes de "detener e identificar" de Colorado requieren que muestres tu identificación a la policía si la policía te detiene por una infracción de tráfico, o te retiene bajo una creencia razonable de actividad criminal. Pero aparte de esas dos situaciones, no estás obligado a identificarte ante la policía ni a responder sus preguntas. - [Colorado "Stop and Identify" Law - Know Your Rights](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/colorado-stop-and-identify-law/) - Colorado law requires you to show the police your ID if they pull you over for a traffic violation or detain you on a reasonable belief of criminal activity. - [Audiencia de Disposición en la Corte Penal de Colorado - Cómo Funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/audiencias-de-disposicion/) - En los casos penales de Colorado, una audiencia de disposición es donde decides si aceptar la oferta de acuerdo del fiscal o proceder a juicio. - [A Guide to "Disposition Hearings" in Colorado Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/disposition-hearings/) - In Colorado criminal cases, a disposition hearing is where you decide whether to accept the prosecutor's plea bargain offer or proceed to trial. - [Asistencia Ineficaz de Abogado en Casos Penales de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/alivio-posterior-a-la-condena/apelaciones/iac/) - Asistencia ineficaz de la defensa ocurre cuando su abogado no lo representa de la manera que se espera de un abogado competente. Si se demuestra que su abogado defensor penal en Colorado no lo representó competentemente, su caso podría ser revocado en apelación. En este artículo, nuestros abogados defensores penales de Denver abordarán los siguientes - [Ineffective Assistance of Counsel in Colorado Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/post-conviction-relief/appeals/iac/) - You may be able to get your conviction or sentence overturned in Colorado if you can show your attorney's substandard representation prejudiced your case. - [Delitos Menores de Drogas en Colorado (CRS 18-1.3-501)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito-menor-de-drogas/) - Los delitos menores de drogas son los crímenes de sustancias controladas de menor nivel en Colorado. Solo hay tres delitos menores de drogas: Poseer hasta 2 oz. de marihuana en público poseer parafernalia de drogas, y poseer medicamentos recetados en un envase que no fue dispensado, y no poder mostrar propiedad legal. La pena máxima - [Drug Petty Offenses in Colorado - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/drug-petty-offense/) - Drug petty offenses are Colorado's lowest-level controlled substance crimes. There are only three drug petty offenses: Possessing up to 2 oz. of marijuana in public possessing drug paraphernalia, and possessing prescribed drugs in a container that they were not dispensed in, and being unable to show legal ownership. The maximum penalty is $100. And the - [Burbank Criminal Defense Lawyers](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/burbank/burbank-criminal-defense-lawyer/) - Our Burbank criminal defense attorneys fight for charge reductions and dismissals in felony, misdemeanor, and infraction cases throughout Los Angeles County. Our local law office is located at: 303 North Glenoaks Blvd. Ste. 200 Burbank, CA 91502 (818) 736-7646 Surrounding areas we serve include Glendale, Long Beach, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, Torrance, Pasadena, El Monte, Pomona, - [Defenses to a Charge of "Battery Domestic Violence" in Las Vegas Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-485-battery-domestic-violence/defenses/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36zzOe2-ofE There are several ways to fight charges of battery domestic violence (abbreviated "BDV"). The most effective methods under Nevada domestic violence law are that the defendant acted in self-defense, that the incident was an accident, or that the "victim" hurled false accusations. Scroll down to learn more about these defenses to the Nevada crime - [Las Vegas Assault & Battery Lawyers](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/las-vegas-assault-and-battery-lawyer/) - Assault and battery charges range from misdemeanors to felonies depending on the seriousness of the offense. Our Las Vegas assault and battery attorneys can usually get cases reduced to a lesser offense or dismissed outright while keeping your criminal record clear. Jump to a section How do I fight assault and battery charges? Can I - [CRS 42-4-1603 - Golpear y huir con lesión en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/golpear-y-huir-con-lesion/) - CRS 42-4-1603 es la ley de Colorado que convierte en delito abandonar la escena de un accidente de coche que resultó en daño corporal. Un atropello y fuga que cause lesiones corporales graves es un delito grave de clase 4, con una pena de 2 a 6 años de prisión, y/o multas de $2,000 a - [CRS 42-4-1603 - Hit and Run with Injury in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/hit-and-run-with-injury/) - https://youtu.be/ZkCkXYgH1TE CRS 42-4-1603 is the Colorado law that makes it a crime to leave the scene of a car accident that resulted in bodily harm. A hit and run causing serious bodily injury is a class 4 felony, carrying 2 to 6 years in prison, and/or $2,000 to $500,000 in fines. In this article, our - ["Hit and Run" Las Vegas - Laws & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484e-010-hit-and-run/) - After a car crash in Nevada, you must stop at the scene, provide your information to the other parties involved, and render aid to anyone who was injured. - [California Legal Blog - A Deep Dive Into Issues That Affect Your Life](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/) - ["DMV Hearings" in Colorado DUI Cases - How it Works](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/dmv-hearing/) - After a DUI arrest in Colorado, you are entitled to a DMV hearing (also called an "express consent hearing") to contest your driver's license revocation. - [Infractor de Tráfico Habitual en Colorado - 5 Cosas que Debes Saber](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/infractores-habituales-de-trafico/) - Si cometes tres o más delitos graves de tráfico en un período de siete años, el Estado de Colorado puede clasificarte como un infractor habitual de tráfico. - ["Habitual Traffic Offenders" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/habitual-traffic-offenders/) - If you commit three or more serious traffic offenses within a span of seven years, the State of Colorado may classify you as a habitual traffic offender. - [Colorado DUI With a Child in the Car - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/child-in-car/) - If you drive drunk or drugged in Colorado with a child under 16 in the car, you face charges for both child abuse and driving under the influence. - [Colorado DUI & Commercial Drivers License - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/commercial-drivers/) - In Colorado, operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04% or higher is charged as Excess BAC CDL ("commercial DUI") and triggers a 1-year CDL revocation. - ["Manejar sin licencia" - Ley de Colorado - § 42-2-101 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conducir-sin-licencia/) - Bajo CRS § 42-2-101, conducir en Colorado sin licencia o permiso es una infracción de tráfico clase A. Esto conlleva multas de $15 a $100 más un recargo y posiblemente puntos en el DMV. Una segunda condena automáticamente causa seis puntos en su historial de conducción. Si simplemente olvidó traer su licencia consigo, o si - [“Driving Without a License” - Colorado Law - § 42-2-101 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/driving-without-a-license/) - Under CRS § 42-2-101, driving in Colorado with no license or permit is a class A traffic infraction, carrying $15 to $100, a surcharge and possibly DMV points. - [Manejar con una TAC de .08% o más en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/dui-por-si-mismo/) - DUI per se es el delito en Colorado de tener una concentración de alcohol en sangre (BAC) de .08 o más mientras se conduce, o dentro de las dos horas posteriores a la conducción. Aquí hay cinco cosas clave que debe saber: Conducir de manera segura y actuar sobrio no es una defensa contra los - [Colorado DUI Per Se - Driving with a BAC of .08% or Higher](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/dui-per-se/) - https://youtu.be/evl1U6CO7f0 DUI per se is the Colorado crime of having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher while driving, or within two hours of driving. Here are five key things to know: Driving safely and acting sober is not a defense to DUI per se charges. Driving impaired with a legal BAC level - [Manejar bajo Restricción (DUR) - Manejar con Licencia Suspendida en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conducir-bajo-restriccion/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 42-2-138 prohíbe conducir bajo restricción (DUR), lo que significa conducir mientras su licencia está suspendida, revocada, denegada o restringida. Si la razón de su suspensión es conducir ebrio o drogado, entonces DUR es un delito menor de tráfico de clase 2 que conlleva al menos 10 días en cárcel. De - ["Driving Under Restraint" - Colorado Law & Penalties (CRS § 42-2-138)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/driving-under-restraint/) - If the reason for your license suspension is drunk driving, then DUR is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense carrying at least 10 days in jail in Colorado. - [DUI Breath Tests in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/breath-tests/) - https://youtu.be/DWE_8W9VvgE?list=PL6X6vOmz841_RQt5V8DaN13LsoqFW1rPF If you get arrested for DUI in Colorado, you must take an evidentiary breath test or blood test to measure your BAC. Here are five key things to know about breath tests: Colorado's "express consent" law states that refusing to take an evidentiary breath or blood test triggers a one-year driver's license revocation. This license - [Rising Blood Alcohol as a Defense to Colorado DUI Charges](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/defenses/rising-bac/) - In Colorado, the "rising blood alcohol" defense is often used to fight DUI charges. You argue that your BAC was below the limit while driving, but rose to be above the limit by the time the blood or breath test was taken, since the alcohol was still being absorbed into your body. This scenario assumes - [Asalto de tercer grado en Colorado - CRS § 18-3-204](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion/3er-grado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-204 C.R.S. prohíbe el asalto en tercer grado, que es el delito de asalto menos grave del estado. El asalto en tercer grado comprende la inflicción consciente, imprudente o por negligencia criminal de lesiones, incluyendo dolor físico. También comprende arrojar fluidos corporales o sustancias tóxicas a la policía, incluso si no - [Third Degree Assault in Colorado - C.R.S. § 18-3-204](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/assault/3rd-degree/) - Under Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-204 C.R.S., 3rd-degree assault is the knowing, reckless, or criminally negligent infliction of injuries or physical pain. - [DWAI - "Manejar con habilidad disminuida" - La ley en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/dwai/) - En Colorado, DWAI es conducir un vehículo motorizado con un contenido de alcohol en sangre (BAC) superior al 0,05% pero inferior al 0,08%. DWAI es una infracción menos grave que DUI. - [DWAI - Driving While Ability Impaired - The Law in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/dwai/) - In Colorado, DWAI is driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than 0.05% but under 0.08%. DWAI is a less serious offense than DUI. - [CRS 42-4-1402 - Ley de "Manejo descuidado" de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conduccion-descuidada/) - Bajo Colorado CRS § 42-4-1402, el delito de conducción descuidada se define como operar un vehículo motorizado sin la debida consideración por la carretera y el entorno. Esto es una infracción de tráfico delito menor de Clase 2 castigable con hasta 90 días en la cárcel y una multa de hasta $300.00. La conducción descuidada - [Colorado "Careless Driving" Law - CRS § 42-4-1402](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/careless-driving/) - https://youtu.be/ayj4vBzHGQ0 Under Colorado CRS § 42-4-1402, the crime of careless driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle without due regard for the road and surroundings. This is a Class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300.00. Careless driving is a less severe traffic - [Vehicular Assault - DUI Causing Injury in Colorado - Laws, Penalties, Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/dui-causing-injury/) - Under Colorado CRS 18-3-205, vehicular assault occurs when you (a) drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol and (b) injure someone in an accident. - [DUI of Drugs (DUID) in Colorado - Law, Penalties, Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/duid/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X6vOmz841-5OrsPfVs-4UCwKRSHCrFk In Colorado, driving under the influence of drugs (commonly referred to as "DUID") is prosecuted as either DUI or the less serious crime of DWAI. The penalties are generally the same as with a DUI of alcohol. DUID suspects are required to submit to a blood test because breath tests are designed to detect alcohol rather - ["Preliminary Breath Test" in Colorado DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/preliminary-breath-tests/) - https://youtu.be/Rmhxgm3l3UM In Colorado, a preliminary breath test is a roadside portable breathalyzer given to motorists suspected of DUI. Drivers are not required to submit to this test, which can be used as evidence against them in court. Most defense attorneys advise that a person should politely decline to blow into the device. In this article, our top Colorado DUI defense lawyers explain: 1. Colorado's express consent law - [Manejar con Licencia Suspendida en Colorado (CRS § 42-2-138)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conducir-con-licencia-suspendida/) - En Colorado, conducir con una licencia suspendida es generalmente una infracción de tráfico clase A castigada con multas de $15 a $100 pero sin tiempo real en la cárcel. Sin embargo, si su suspensión fue debido a un DUI, entonces puede ser acusado de un delito menor de tráfico clase 2 que conlleva de 10 - [Driving on a Suspended License in Colorado (CRS § 42-2-138)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/driving-on-a-suspended-license/) - https://youtu.be/YVy7R1SqjpU In Colorado, driving on a suspended license is generally a class A traffic infraction punishable by $15 to $100 in fines but no actual jail time. However, if your suspension was due to a DUI, then you can be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense that carries 10 days to 90 days - ["Field Sobriety Tests" in Colorado DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/field-sobriety-tests/) - https://youtu.be/63nZwMdmEuY In Colorado, standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs) are a tool that police use during a DUI traffic stop to determine whether you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The exercises are optional, meaning you can refuse to take them without penalty. We recommend that you politely refuse to take the SFSTs since - [CRS 18-12-111 - Compra ilegal de un arma de fuego en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/compra-ilegal-de-una-arma-de-fuego/) - Colorado CRS § 18-12-111 establece como delito comprar u obtener un arma de fuego para alguien que usted sabe que tiene prohibido poseer armas. La compra ilegal de armas de fuego es un delito grave de clase 4 castigado con 2 a 6 años de prisión y/o una multa de $2,000 a $500,000. También puede - [CRS § 18-12-111 - Unlawful Purchase of a Firearm in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/unlawful-purchase-of-firearm/) - Colorado CRS § 18-12-111 makes it a crime to buy or obtain a firearm for someone whom you know to be prohibited from having guns. The unlawful purchase of firearms is a class 4 felony punishable by 2 to 6 years in prison and/or a fine of $2,000 to $500,000. You may also be required - [Practica Ilegal de Derecho en Colorado - Definición y Pena](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/ejercicio-no-autorizado-de-la-ley/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, la práctica no autorizada de la abogacía ocurre cuando una persona se anuncia a sí misma o se presenta como un abogado autorizado para ejercer la abogacía en el estado, o realmente ejerce la abogacía, mientras no está autorizado como miembro activo del Colegio de Abogados del Estado de Colorado. - ["Unauthorized Practice of Law" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/unauthorized-practice-of-law/) - Under Colorado law, the unauthorized practice of law occurs when a person advertises oneself or holds oneself out as an attorney licensed to practice law in the state, or actually does practice law, while not licensed as an active member of the Colorado State Bar. Practicing Law The definition of "practicing law" is not clearly defined - [Manipulación de Evidencia Física en Colorado (CRS § 18-8-610)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/alteracion-de-evidencia-fisica/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-8-610 C.R.S. tipifica como delito manipular pruebas físicas. Esto significa alterar, destruir, ocultar o falsificar pruebas físicas para impedir que estén disponibles en un procedimiento oficial próximo, como un juicio o una audiencia de sentencia. Manipular pruebas físicas puede ser un delito grave o un delito menor dependiendo del tipo - [Tampering with Physical Evidence in Colorado - C.R.S. § 18-8-610](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/tampering-with-physical-evidence/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-610 makes it a crime to tamper with physical evidence so as to prevent it from being used at an upcoming official proceeding. - [El delito de esquilmado de capital en Colorado (CRS § 18-5-802)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fraude/fraude-inmobiliario/esquilmacion-de-equidad/) - Colorado CRS § 18-5-802 prohíbe el equity skimming. Esto es cuando se adquiere conscientemente una propiedad con un préstamo vencido y luego no se utiliza el ingreso del alquiler para pagar el préstamo y las cuotas de la asociación antes de usarlo para otros fines. Equity skimming generalmente se procesa como un delito grave de - [Equity Skimming - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS 18-5-802](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/fraud/real-estate-fraud/equity-skimming/) - Colorado CRS § 18-5-802 prohibits equity skimming. This is where you knowingly acquire a property with an overdue loan and then fail to use the rental income to pay off the loan and association fees before using it for other purposes. Equity skimming is generally prosecuted as a class 5 felony. However, there are exemptions - [CRS 18-8-108 - El delito de "Componer" en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/composicion/) - Colorado CRS § 18-8-108 establece como delito aceptar, o acordar aceptar, dinero a cambio de no denunciar un delito o no perseguir la acusación contra la persona que lo cometió. Esto se conoce como "componer un delito." El texto de la sección del código dice lo siguiente: § 18-8-108. Composición (1) Una persona comete composición - [Compounding a Crime - Colorado Law - CRS § 18-8-108](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/compounding/) - Colorado CRS § 18-8-108 makes it a crime to accept, or agree to accept, money in exchange for not reporting a crime or not pursuing prosecution against the person who committed it. This is referred to as "compounding a crime." The language of the code section reads as follows: § 18-8-108. Compounding (1) A person - [CRS § 18-12-106 - Uso Prohibido de Armas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/uso-prohibido-de-armas/) - La sección CRS § 18-12-106 prohíbe apuntar intencionalmente un arma a una persona, poseer un arma mientras se está intoxicado, disparar un arma descuidadamente o lanzar nunchakus a una persona. - [Prohibited Use of a Weapon - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS § 18-12-106](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/prohibited-use-of-weapons/) - C.R.S. § 18-12-106 bars knowingly aim a gun at a person, to possess a gun while intoxicated, to carelessly shoot a gun, or to throw nunchucks at a person. - [CRS 18-8-706 - Represalias contra un testigo en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/venganza-de-testigo/) - Bajo el CRS 18-8-706 de Colorado, tomar represalias contra un testigo de (o víctima de) un delito es un delito penal. Tomar represalias contra un jurado en un juicio penal o civil también es un delito. Tomar represalias contra un testigo, víctima de un delito, o jurado es un delito grave de clase 4. El - [CRS 18-8-706 - Retaliation Against a Witness - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/witness-retaliation/) - Under Colorado CRS 18-8-706, retaliating against a witness to (or victim of) a crime is a criminal offense. Retaliating against a juror in a criminal or civil trial is also a crime. Retaliating against a witness, victim of a crime, or juror is a class 4 felony. The language of 18-8-706 CRS reads as follows: - [§ 18-4-513 CRS - Uso Criminal de una Sustancia Nociva - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/sustancias-nocivas/) - § 18-4-513 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado establece como delito el uso de una sustancia de olor ofensivo o irritante para interferir con el uso que otra persona haga de la tierra, edificio o vehículo. Las penas por el uso criminal de una sustancia nociva incluyen multas de hasta $100. El texto de 18-4-513 - [§ 18-4-513 CRS - Criminal Use of a Noxious Substance - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/noxious-substances/) - § 18-4-513 of the Colorado Revised Statutes makes it a crime to use an offensive-smelling substance or irritant to interfere with another person's use of the land, building, or vehicle. The penalties for criminal use of a noxious substance include up to $100 in fines. The language of 18-4-513 CRS states that: (1) Any person - [Delitos de disturbios en Colorado CRS 18-9-104](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/saqueo/) - La Estatua Revisada de Colorado § 18-9-104 convierte en un delito menor o grave participar en un disturbio, dependiendo de sus acciones y si hubo un arma involucrada. - [CRS § 18-9-104 - Rioting - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/rioting/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-104 makes engaging in a riot a misdemeanor or felony, depending on your actions and whether a weapon was involved. - [CRS 18-7-701 - Conducta sexual en una institución correccional en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conducta-sexual-en-la-carcel/) - En Colorado, cuando un empleado o voluntario en una institución correccional se involucra en conducta sexual con un recluso, comete el delito de conducta sexual ilícita en una institución correccional. Este delito puede ser acusado como un delito menor o delito grave, dependiendo de la posición del acusado y el tipo de conducta sexual. La - [CRS 18-7-701 - Sexual Conduct in a Correctional Institution in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/sexual-conduct-in-jail/) - In Colorado, when an employee or volunteer in a correctional institution engages in sexual conduct with an inmate, they commit the crime of unlawful sexual conduct in a correctional institution. This offense may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the defendant's position and the type of sexual conduct. Sexual conduct in a correctional - [Publicar imagen privada con fines de lucro en Colorado CRS 18-7-108](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/publicacion-de-imagenes-privadas/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-7-108 hace ilegal que un adulto comparta una imagen íntima de otro adulto sin el consentimiento de esa persona cuando el objetivo es obtener dinero. La ley se aplica tanto si la imagen es real o generada por IA y si se envía de forma privada (como por mensaje directo) - [C.R.S. § 18-7-108 - Posting Private Image for Pecuniary Gain in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/posting-private-images/) - C.R.S. § 18-7-108 bans adults from electronically disclosing an intimate image of another adult without their consent for the purpose of financial gain. - [CRS 18-9-102 - Incitar una revuelta - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incitar-al-motin/) - CRS 18-9-102 es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe incitar a un motín, lo que significa instigar a un grupo de al menos cinco personas a participar en un motín. - [CRS § 18-9-102 - Inciting a Riot - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/inciting-riot/) - CRS 18-9-102 is the Colorado law prohibiting inciting a riot, which means instigating a group of at least five people to engage in a riot. - [Tamperización de Testigos - Ley de Colorado - CRS 18-8-707](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/tampering-de-testigos/) - Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-8-707 C.R.S. prohíbe la manipulación de testigos, que es el intento intencional de influir en las decisiones de un testigo o víctima. Un ejemplo común es tratar de convencer a una víctima de un delito para que no se presente en el juicio. En Colorado, la manipulación de testigos es - [C.R.S. § 18-8-707 - Witness Tampering - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/witness-tampering/) - Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-8-707 C.R.S. prohibits witness tampering, which is attempting to influence the decisions of a witness or victim. - [Leyes penales de "usura" en Colorado - CRS § 18-15-104](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/usura/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-15-104 C.R.S. tipifica como delito la comisión de usura, que son prácticas de préstamo depredadoras con tasas de interés excesivas superiores a una tasa anual del 45%. Una condena es un delito grave de clase 6 castigado con: 12 a 18 meses de prisión (más 1 año de libertad condicional - [C.R.S. § 18-15-104 - Criminal "Usury" Laws in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/usury/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-15-104 makes it a crime to commit usury, which is predatory loan practices such as excessive interest rates (>45% annually). - [Uso indebido de información oficial - Ley de Colorado - CRS 18-8-402](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/mal-uso-de-informacion-oficial/) - En Colorado, los servidores públicos tienen acceso a información que no ha sido hecha pública. Si un servidor público utiliza esta información para obtener ganancias financieras, puede ser culpable de uso indebido de información oficial. El texto de CRS 18-8-402 dice lo siguiente: (1) Cualquier servidor público, en contemplación de una acción oficial por sí - [CRS 18-8-402 - Misuse of Official Information - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/misuse-of-official-information/) - In Colorado, public servants have access to information that has not been made public. If a public servant uses this information for financial gain, they may be guilty of misusing official information. The language of CRS 18-8-402 reads as follows: (1) Any public servant, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit - [§ 18-9-302 CRS - Leyes de Colorado sobre Intercepción de Comunicaciones y Escuchas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/escuchas/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-9-303 C.R.S. prohíbe interceptar un teléfono sin el consentimiento de al menos una de las partes en la conversación. De manera similar, Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-9-304 C.R.S. convierte en delito escuchar o grabar una conversación privada en persona - "escuchar a escondidas" - sin el consentimiento de al menos una - [Colorado Wiretapping & Eavesdropping Laws - C.R.S. §§ 18-9-302 to -304](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/eavesdropping/) - C.R.S. && 18-9-303 & -304 make it a class 2 misdemeanor to wiretap or eavesdrop a private conversation in Colorado without the consent of at least one party. - [§ 18-12-109 CRS - Poseer armas explosivas, químicas, biológicas o radiactivas en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/posesion-de-armas-de-destruccion-masiva/) - La Estatuta Revisada de Colorado § 18-12-109 CRS establece como delito grave poseer, fabricar, dar o enviar bombas, armas de destrucción masiva o bombas o ADM falsas. - [§ 18-12-109 CRS - Possession of Incendiary Devices](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/wmd-possession/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-12-109 CRS makes it a felony to knowingly possess, make, give, or send bombs, weapons of mass destruction, or hoax bombs or WMDs. - [Incumplimiento de pagar impuestos sobre los ingresos de juegos en Colorado (CRS 18-20-103)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fracaso-para-pagar-procedimientos-de-juego/) - En Colorado, no pagar impuestos sobre las ganancias del juego en violación de las disposiciones fiscales estatales es un delito penal. No pagar impuestos bajo la Ley de Juegos Limitados de Colorado puede ser un delito menor (misdemeanor) o un delito grave (felony), dependiendo de la razón del incumplimiento. El incumplimiento grave de pago de - [Failure to Pay Tax on Gaming Proceeds in Colorado (CRS 18-20-103)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/failure-to-pay-gaming-proceeds/) - In Colorado, failure to pay tax on gaming proceeds in violation of state tax provisions is a criminal offense. Failure to pay taxes under the Colorado Limited Gaming Act can be a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the reason for failing to pay. Felony failure to pay gaming taxes is punishable by up to - [Ley de Colorado sobre "Incumplimiento de registrarse como delincuente sexual" (CRS 18-3-412.5)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fracaso-para-registrarse/) - No registrarse como delincuente sexual es un delito en Colorado según el CRS 18-3-412.5. Los delincuentes sexuales condenados que no se registren cometen un delito grave. - [Failure to Register as a Sex Offender - The Law in Colorado - C.R.S. § 18-3-412.5](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/failure-to-register/) - Failure to register as a sex offender is a crime in Colorado under C.R.S. 18-3-412.5. Felony sex offenders who fail to register commit a felony. - [CRS § 18-4-409 - Robo agravado de vehículo motorizado (automóvil) en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo-agravado-de-vehiculo-a-motor/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado CRS § 18-4-409, el robo de vehículos es un delito grave que puede ser castigado con 1 a 12 años de prisión dependiendo de si es de primer, segundo o tercer grado. - [C.R.S. § 18-4-409 - Motor Vehicle (Auto) Theft in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/motor-vehicle-theft/) - Under Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-409, motor vehicle theft is a felony carrying 1 to 12 years in prison depending on whether its 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree. - [Leyes y penalidades de Colorado "Amenazantes" - CRS § 18-3-206](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/amenazante/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-206 C.R.S. prohíbe amenazar, que es usar conscientemente amenazas o acciones para poner a otra persona en miedo de una lesión corporal grave o muerte inminente. Un ejemplo es levantar el puño frente a la cara de alguien con enojo. Amenazar es típicamente un delito menor de clase 1, con - ["Menacing" - Colorado Laws & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-3-206](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/menacing/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-206 bans menacing, which is knowingly using threats or actions to place another in fear of imminent serious bodily injury/death. - [18-7-302 CRS - Exposición indecente - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/exhibicion-indecente/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-7-302 prohíbe la exposición indecente. Este delito consiste en exponer tus genitales o masturbarte frente a otra persona, y las circunstancias de tu conducta son probablemente alarmantes para esa persona. La exposición indecente puede ser un delito menor o un delito grave dependiendo del caso. Aunque la consecuencia más devastadora - [CRS § 18-7-302 – Indecent Exposure - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/indecent-exposure/) - CRS § 18-7-302 prohibits indecent exposure. This comprises exposing your genitals to another person or masturbating in front of another person without consent. - [CRS § 33-6-125 - Poseer un arma de fuego cargada en un vehículo motorizado - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/arma-de-fuego-cargada-en-vehiculo/) - Bajo Colorado Revised Statute § 33-6-125, poseer una escopeta o rifle cargado en un vehículo motorizado es un delito menor, con una multa de $100 y 15 puntos en el DMV. No hay cárcel, pero el DMV suspenderá su licencia de conducir de seis meses a un año. Mientras tanto, generalmente es legal tener una - [CRS § 33-6-125 - Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Motor Vehicle - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/loaded-firearm-in-vehicle/) - Under Colorado Revised Statute § 33-6-125, possessing a loaded shotgun or rifle in a motor vehicle is a misdemeanor, carrying a $100 fine and 15 DMV points. - [Albergar a un menor en Colorado CRS 18-6-601](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/refugiar-a-un-menor/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, albergar o refugiar a un menor sin el permiso de sus padres o tutores es ilegal en ciertas circunstancias. - [Harboring a Minor - Colorado Law - CRS § 18-6-601](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/harboring-a-minor/) - Under Colorado law, harboring or sheltering a minor without the permission of their parent or guardian is against the law in certain circumstances. - [La "Defensa de la Locura" en Colorado - 7 Preguntas Clave Respondidas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/defensas-legales/locura/) - La defensa de locura en Colorado anula la responsabilidad penal si el acusado padeció una condición mental que le impidió distinguir entre el bien y el mal, o poder formular la intención criminal necesaria para el delito. Los acusados declarados no culpables por razón de locura pueden evitar la prisión y en su lugar ser - [The "Insanity Defense" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/legal-defenses/insanity/) - Learn how Colorado's insanity defense works, including its elements, process, and key differences from incompetency and intoxication. - [Acta de Control de Crimen Organizado de Colorado (CRS 18-17-104)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/ley-de-crimen-organizado/) - La Ley de Crimen Organizado de Colorado (COCCA) es una ley estatal que prohíbe actividades de racketeering como el lavado de dinero, anillos de drogas o anillos de juego. - [The California "Felony-Murder Rule" - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/felony-murder-rule/) - https://youtu.be/qFHjmm_OG-Y Under the California felony murder rule, a person can be held liable for murder for attempting, committing, or being a major participant in a felony crime and in so doing either directly kills someone, aids and abets in first-degree murder with the intent to kill, or causes the death of an on-duty police officer. - [Colorado's Organized Crime Control Act (COCCA)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/organized-crime-act/) - The Colorado Organized Crime Act (COCCA) is a state law that prohibits racketeering activities such as money laundering, drug rings or gambling rings. - ["Vehicular Homicide" in Nevada - NRS § 484C.130 & § 484C.440](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/vehicular-homicide/) - https://youtu.be/GyYd_-ylFEc Vehicular homicide in Nevada is defined under NRS § 484C.130. To be convicted of this crime, you must have caused a fatal accident while driving under the influence and have at least three prior DUI convictions. The punishment for vehicular homicide is a sentence of 25 years to life in the Nevada State Prison. - [Arrested at a Las Vegas strip club? What to do next](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/arrested-at-a-strip-club/) - https://youtu.be/ItE7Bwe2Ma0 Las Vegas is known for the Strip and its many strip clubs. What is not known is that these adult entertainment venues are the sites of frequent arrests. Below or Nevada criminal defense lawyers discuss the most common Las Vegas strip club offenses, including: 1. Indecent exposure 2. Open or gross lewdness 3. Solicitation - [Statutes of Limitations for Nevada Crimes](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/statute-of-limitations-for-nevada-crimes/) - The statute of limitations is the window of time the D.A. have to press charges for a particular offense. The more serious the crime, the longer the time limit. - [§ 18-18-428 CRS - Poseer Parafernalia de Drogas - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/parafernalia-de-drogas/) - Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-18-428 lo convierte en una infracción menor relacionada con drogas tener posesión de parafernalia de drogas. Las penas incluyen multas de hasta $100 pero sin tiempo real en la cárcel. CRS 18-18-428 no prohíbe la parafernalia de marihuana porque la ley estatal permite poseer hasta dos onzas de marihuana recreativa para uso - [Drug Paraphernalia - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS § 18-18-428](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/drug-paraphernalia/) - Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-18-428 makes it a drug petty offense to unlawfully possess drug paraphernalia. It carries a fine of up to $100 but no jail time. - [Colorado Acoso y "Ley de Vonnie" - CRS 18-3-602](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/acoso/) - El acecho en Colorado es hacer una amenaza creíble y participar en un comportamiento repetido que causa que la víctima tenga miedo o sufra una angustia emocional grave. - [Colorado "Stalking" Laws - When does it become a crime?](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/stalking/) - Stalking in Colorado is making a credible threat and engaging in repeated behavior that causes the victim to be afraid or to suffer serious emotional distress. - [§ 18-8-103 CRS - "Resistencia a la Detención" - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/resistiendo-arresto/) - Colorado CRS § 18-8-103 tipifica como delito resistirse al arresto mediante el uso de amenazas, fuerza o violencia contra los agentes de policía u otras personas. Como delito menor de clase 2, resistirse al arresto conlleva hasta 120 días de cárcel del condado y/o hasta $750. Una defensa común para este cargo es que el - [Delito Menor - Leyes y Penas de Colorado - § CRS 18-4-501](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/dano-criminal/) - En Colorado, una persona comete el delito de daño criminal cuando "él o ella daña conscientemente la propiedad real o personal de una o más personas". - ["Resisting Arrest" - Colorado Law & Penalties - 18-8-103 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/resisting-arrest/) - CRS § 18-8-103 makes it a Colorado class 2 misdemeanor to resist arrest by using threats, force or violence against the police officers or other people. - [§ 18-9-106 CRS - Conducta desordenada - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conducta-indisciplinada/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-9-106 prohíbe la conducta desordenada, un delito amplio que comprende alterar la paz, causar una perturbación pública o disparar un arma de fuego en público. Se procesa como un delito menor o una infracción menor dependiendo de las circunstancias. Ejemplos de conducta desordenada incluyen: Tener una discusión a gritos en - [Criminal Mischief - Colorado Law & Penalties - C.R.S. § 18-4-501](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/criminal-mischief/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-501 C.R.S. prohibits criminal mischief, which is knowingly damaging "real or personal property of one or more other persons." - [Disorderly Conduct - Colorado Law & Penalty - CRS § 18-9-106](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/disorderly-conduct/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-106 prohibits disorderly conduct, a broad crime which comprises breaching the peace or discharging a firearm in public. - [§ 18-4-204 CRS - Hurto de tercer grado - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/tercer-grado/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, "una persona comete robo en tercer grado si con la intención de cometer un delito entra o irrumpe en cualquier bóveda, caja fuerte, caja registradora, máquina expendedora de monedas, dispensador de productos, depósito de dinero, caja de seguridad, teléfono de monedas, caja de monedas u otro aparato o equipo, ya - [3rd-Degree Burglary - Colorado Law & Penalties - § 18-4-204 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/burglary/3rd-degree/) - https://youtu.be/ibLdWLJiFwE Under Colorado law, "a person commits third-degree burglary if with intent to commit a crime he enters or breaks into any vault, safe, cash register, coin vending machine, product dispenser, money depository, safety deposit box, coin telephone, coin box, or other apparatus or equipment whether or not coin operated." (CRS § 18-4-204). 3rd-degree burglary - [Agresión sexual a un niño por una persona en una posición de confianza (CRS § 18-3-405.3)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/posicion-de-confianza/) - El delito de agresión sexual a un niño por parte de una persona en una posición de confianza en Colorado es cuando una persona tiene supervisión sobre un niño y tiene contacto sexual con él. - [Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust (C.R.S. § 18-3-405.3)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/position-of-trust/) - The Colorado crime of sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust is when a person has supervision over a child and has sexual contact with them. - [CRS 18-9-306.5 - Obstrucción del servicio telefónico - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/obstruccion-del-servicio-telefonico/) - CRS § 18-9-306.5 es la ley de Colorado que convierte en delito obstruir conscientemente los servicios telefónicos o telegráficos. Como un delito menor de clase 1, obstruir un servicio de telecomunicaciones conlleva hasta 364 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $1,000 en multas. El texto del estatuto dice: (1) Una persona comete obstrucción del servicio - [CRS § 18-9-306.5 - Obstruction of Telephone Service - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/obstruction-of-telephone-service/) - CRS § 18-9-306.5 makes it a Colorado class 1 misdemeanor to knowingly obstruct telephone services. It carries up to 364 days in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. - ["Descarga ilegal de un arma de fuego" en Colorado - § 18-12-107.5 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas-de-fuego/disparo-ilegal-de-arma-de-fuego/) - CRS § 18-12-107.5 es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe la descarga ilegal de un arma de fuego al disparar a sabiendas o imprudentemente hacia un edificio o automóvil. - ["Illegal Discharge of a Firearm" in Colorado - § 18-12-107.5 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/illegal-discharge-of-firearm/) - CRS § 18-12-107.5 is the Colorado law prohibiting the illegal discharge of a firearm by knowingly or recklessly shooting into a building or automobile. - [California Knife Laws - What You Can & Cannot Carry Legally](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/knife-laws/) - Dirks/daggers can be carried openly. Folding knives can be carried openly or concealed. Switchblades, belt-buckle knives, or ballistic knives cannot be carried. - [NRS § 205.240 - Petit Larceny - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-240-petty-larceny/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 205.240 defines petit larceny as intentionally taking property (valued at less than $1,200.00) without the owner's consent. - [Nevada's (Modified) Comparative Negligence Law Explained](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/negligence/comparative-negligence/) - Nevada's modified comparative negligence law lets you recover money damages after an accident as long as you were no more than 50% to blame for your injuries. - [Nevada "Commercial Vehicle Accident" Lawsuits](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/commercial-vehicle-accident-lawsuit/) - People injured in a commercial vehicle accident in Nevada may have grounds to sue the at-fault parties for negligence and/or strict products liability. Trucking companies often have expansive liability insurance policies that can cover all the victim's damages, including long-term medical care for bodily injuries and lost wages from being too injured to work. In - [Summerlin Nevada Car Accident Attorney](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/summerlin-car-accident-attorneys/) - Car accidents are frequent occurrences on Summerlin Parkway and the I-215, especially during rush hour. And crash victims often sustain serious physical injuries, preventing them from going back to work and enjoying life. Our Summerlin car accident attorneys bring the weight of Nevada personal injury law down on every at-fault party who caused your collision. - [Las Vegas Bus Accident Lawyer - How to Bring a Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/bus-accident-lawsuit/) - Our experienced Las Vegas bus accident lawyers fight to get victims and their families maximum compensation from the negligent bus companies, vehicle manufacturers, and all other at-fault parties. Nevada bus crash victims rarely walk away unharmed, and many succumb to their injuries. In 2019 alone, Nevada had 34 fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses.1 - [How to Bring a "Trucking Accident Lawsuit" in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/truck-accident-lawsuit/) - Victims of truck crashes may be eligible to file a Nevada trucking accident lawsuit and recover damages for: medical bills in Nevada, property damage, lost wages in Nevada, lost earning capacity in Nevada, and/or pain and suffering in Nevada In this article, our Nevada personal injury attorneys discuss how to file a lawsuit for injuries - [Henderson Truck Accident Attorneys](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/henderson-truck-accident-attorneys/) - Freight trucks are a constant presence on Henderson, Nevada's stretches of the I-515 and US 95/93. And when accidents occur, they cause devastating injuries that are often fatal. Our Henderson truck accident attorneys sue the trucking companies for the most money allowable under Nevada law for the victim and victim's family. We fight to recover - [Las Vegas Brain Injury Attorney](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/las-vegas-brain-injury-attorneys/) - Brain damage is the most devastating injury you can sustain from an accident. Brain injury victims suffer impaired cognition, mobility, and the ability to enjoy life and their families. Plus, the medical bills are overwhelming - especially for traumatic brain injury (tbi) victims needing long-term care. Our Las Vegas brain injury attorneys use every legal - ["Child Abuse, Neglect & Endangerment" Laws in Nevada (NRS § 200.508)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-508-child-abuse/) - NRS § 200.508 prohibits child abuse, neglect and endangerment, which is willfully causing a child under 18 to suffer unjustifiable physical or mental suffering. - [Fraude hipotecario - Leyes y penas en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fraude-hipotecario/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, el fraude hipotecario es un tipo de robo que involucra préstamos hipotecarios, títulos, y transacciones de propiedad. Las penas por fraude hipotecario dependen de la cantidad de fraude involucrada. En Colorado, puede ser una falta menor, un delito menor, o un delito grave. En este artículo, nuestros abogados de defensa - [Mortgage Fraud in Colorado - Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/mortgage-fraud/) - https://youtu.be/baBz5cq5A24 Under Colorado law, mortgage fraud is a type of theft involving mortgage loans, titles, and property transactions. The penalties for mortgage fraud depend on the amount of fraud involved. In Colorado, it can be a petty offense, a misdemeanor, or a felony. In this article, our Denver Colorado criminal defense lawyers will address: 1. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "Informes Falsos de un Delito" C.R.S. (18-8-110, 18-8-111)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/falsas-denuncias/) - La ley de Colorado considera un delito proporcionar intencionalmente información falsa a la policía u otras autoridades. Ejemplos incluyen hacer un informe falso de un delito o disparar un arma de fuego solo como una broma. Estos delitos generalmente se tratan como delitos menores de Clase 2, castigables con hasta 120 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $750 - [False Reporting of a Crime - Colorado Law & Penalties (CRS 18-8-110, 18-8-111)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/false-reporting/) - https://youtu.be/TRtvhh3pXaM Colorado law makes it a crime willfully to provide false information to the police or other authorities. Examples include making a false report of a crime or discharging a firearm merely as a prank. These offenses are generally treated as Class 2 Misdemeanors, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. - [Leyes de morfina de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/morfina/) - En Colorado, el uso o posesión de morfina solo es legal para personas con una receta válida. Cualquier persona que use, venda o posea morfina ilegalmente es culpable de un delito penal. Según las leyes de drogas de Colorado, las penas por posesión o venta de drogas dependen de la cantidad de morfina encontrada, lo - [Colorado "Morphine" Laws & Penalties for Unlawful Use](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/morphine/) - In Colorado, the use or possession of morphine is only legal for individuals with a valid prescription. Anyone who unlawfully uses, sells, or possesses morphine is guilty of a criminal offense. Under Colorado drug laws, the penalties for drug possession or sale depend on the amount of morphine found, which may result in misdemeanor or - ["Falso encarcelamiento" - Ley de Colorado - CRS 18-3-303](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/encarcelamiento-falso/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-3-303 prohíbe el encarcelamiento ilegal, que es detener o confinar a alguien en contra de su voluntad de manera ilegal. A diferencia de secuestro, el encarcelamiento ilegal no requiere que la víctima sea trasladada. El encarcelamiento ilegal es típicamente un delito menor de clase 2 en Colorado, castigado con hasta - [False Imprisonment - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS § 18-3-303](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/false-imprisonment/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-3-303 prohibits false imprisonment, which is unlawfully detaining or confining someone against their will. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre Hydrocodona / Vicodina / Norco](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/hidrocodona/) - La ley de Colorado considera un delito usar o poseer hidrocodona (también conocida como Vicodin o Norco) sin una receta médica legal. La venta en el mercado negro (o la posesión para la venta) de la droga conlleva penalizaciones aún más graves: Uso ilegal de hidrocodona delito menor de drogas nivel 2: hasta 12 meses - [Colorado's Hydrocodone Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/hydrocodone/) - Colorado law makes it a crime to use or possess hydrocodone (also referred to as Vicodin or Norco) without a lawful prescription. The black market sale (or possession for sale) of the drug carries even more serious penalties: Unlawful use of hydrocodone level 2 drug misdemeanor: up to 12 months in county jail, and/or $50 - [CRS 18-7-206 - Leyes de Colorado sobre "proxenetismo"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/proxenetismo/) - CRS 18-7-206 es la ley de Colorado que define proxenetismo como vivir conscientemente de las ganancias de una prostituta. El proxenetismo es un delito grave de clase 3 castigado con cuatro a 12 años de prisión y/o multas de $3,000 a $750,000. El texto de CRS 18-7-206 establece: Cualquier persona que conscientemente viva de o - [“Pimping” - Colorado Laws & Penalties - CRS 18-7-206](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/pimping/) - https://youtu.be/F0C1qNt_5qk CRS 18-7-206 is the Colorado law that defines pimping as knowingly living on a prostitute's earnings. Pimping is a class 3 felony punishable by four to 12 years in prison and/or $3,000 to $750,000 in fines. The language of CRS 18-7-206 states: Any person who knowingly lives on or is supported or maintained in - [Ley de Colorado sobre "Adquisición de un Niño" (Colorado 18-7-403.5 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/adquisicion-de-un-nino/) - La Estatuta Revisada de Colorado 18-7-403.5 CRS prohíbe la "procuración de un niño". Esto es intencionalmente proporcionar - o ofrecer proporcionar - un niño para la prostitución. - [Procurement of a Child - Colorado Law - CRS 18-7-403.5](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/procurement-of-a-child/) - Colorado Revised Statute 18-7-403.5 CRS prohibits "procurement of a child." This is intentionally providing - or offering to provide - a child for prostitution. - [Posesión de un arma por un delincuente anterior (POWPO) - Colorado CRS § 18-12-108](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes-de-armas/powpo/) - Bajo CRS § 18-12-108, la ley de Colorado establece como un delito grave de clase 5 que un delincuente convicto posea conscientemente poseer, usar o portar un arma de fuego u otra arma prohibida. Este delito se conoce comúnmente como posesión de un arma por un infractor previo (o POWPO). La siguiente tabla detalla la - [Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender (POWPO) - Colorado CRS § 18-12-108](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/gun-laws/powpo/) - https://youtu.be/YS0A33WlEJY Under CRS § 18-12-108, Colorado law makes it a class 5 felony for a convicted felon knowingly to possess, use or carry a firearm or other prohibited weapon. This offense is commonly referred to as possession of a weapon by a previous offender (or POWPO). The following table spells out the criminal sentence: Colorado - [18-2-101 CRS - "Intento Criminal" Ley en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/intento-criminal/) - § 18-2-101 CRS es el estatuto de Colorado que define el intento criminal. Esto ocurre cuando tienes la intención requerida de cometer un delito y das un paso sustancial hacia su comisión, pero no logras completar el acto criminal. En la mayoría de los casos, la pena por intento criminal se reduce en un nivel de - [§ 18-2-101 CRS - Criminal Attempt - Colorado Law & Penalty](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/criminal-attempt/) - § 18-2-101 CRS prohibits criminal attempt in Colorado, which is when you intend to commit a crime and take a substantial step towards committing it but fail. - [Soborno de un Testigo - Ley de Colorado - CRS 18-8-703](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/soborno/sobornar-testigos/) - En Colorado, ofrecer dinero u otros beneficios a un testigo o víctima de un delito para influir en sus decisiones es el delito grave de sobornar a un testigo. Las penas por soborno a un testigo o víctima incluyen hasta 6 años de prisión y una multa de hasta $500,000. En este artículo, nuestros abogados - [Bribing a Witness - Colorado Law - CRS 18-8-703](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/bribery/bribing-witnesses/) - In Colorado, offering money or other benefits to a witness or victim of a crime to influence their decisions is the felony crime of bribing a witness. The penalties for bribery of a witness or victim include up to 6 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000. In this article, our Denver - [§ 18-3-306 CRS - Atraer a un niño por Internet - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/cautivar-a-un-nino-por-internet/) - Colorado § 18-3-306 CRS prohíbe el engaño por internet a un menor. Este delito comprende comunicar electrónicamente contenido sexual a alguien que se cree que tiene menos de 15 años y intentar reunirse con ese menor. Las penas pueden llegar hasta 6 años de prisión, dependiendo de los detalles del caso. En este artículo, nuestros - [CRS § 18-3-306 - Internet Luring of a Child - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/internet-luring-of-child/) - CRS § 18-3-306 bans internet luring of a child, which is electronically communicating sexual content to a someone you believe is under 15 and trying to meet up. - [Fraude Inmobiliario de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/fraude-inmobiliario/) - En Colorado, el fraude inmobiliario implica cometer actos ilícitos utilizando propiedades con fines de lucro. Puede ser considerado un delito grave o menor dependiendo del caso. - [Real Estate Fraud - Colorado Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/real-estate-fraud/) - In Colorado, real estate fraud involves engaging in wrongful acts using property for financial gain. It can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the case. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "soborno" - CRS 18-8-302](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/soborno/) - En Colorado, ofrecer dinero u otro beneficio a un funcionario público para influir en sus acciones es soborno. Ofrecer un soborno o pedir un soborno es un delito grave. Las penas por soborno a un funcionario público incluyen hasta 12 años de prisión y una multa de hasta $750,000. En este artículo, nuestros abogados de - ["Bribery" Laws - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS 18-8-302](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/bribery/) - https://youtu.be/jJXxTDn73VI In Colorado, offering money or another benefit to a public official to influence their actions is bribery. Offering a bribe or asking for a bribe is a felony. The penalties for bribery of a public official include up to 12 years in prison and a fine of up to $750,000. In this article, our - ["Obstrucción de un Oficial de Paz" en Colorado - CRS § 18-8-104](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/obstruir-policia-de-paz/) - Según la sección 18-8-104 del CRS, la ley de Colorado prohíbe interferir con los oficiales de paz, bomberos, técnicos de emergencias médicas o voluntarios de primeros auxilios en el desempeño de sus funciones. - ["Obstructing a Peace Officer" in Colorado - CRS § 18-8-104](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/obstructing-peace-officer/) - Under CRS § 18-8-104, Colorado law bars interfering with peace officers, firefighters, EMTs, or first responder volunteers in the course of their duties. - [Penal Code § 459 PC - California Burglary Laws](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/459/) - California Penal Code § 459 PC prohibits burglary, which is entering a structure or a locked vehicle with the intent to commit a theft or felony inside. - [§ 459.5 PC – California “Shoplifting” Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/459-5/) - California Penal Code § 459.5 PC defines "shoplifting" as entering a store during business hours with intent to steal merchandise valued at $950 or less. - [CRS § 18-3-205 - Agresión Vehicular - Leyes y Penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion-vehicular/) - En la sección CRS § 18-3-205, la ley de Colorado define el asalto vehicular como la conducción imprudente o en estado de ebriedad que resulta en lesiones corporales graves a otra persona. - [CRS 18-3-205 - Vehicular Assault - Colorado Law & Penalty](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/vehicular-assault/) - In CRS § 18-3-205, Colorado law defines vehicular assault as reckless driving or intoxicated driving that results in serious bodily injury to another person. - [CRS 18-8-704 - Intimidar a un testigo en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/intimidar-a-un-testigo/) - 18-8-704 CRS es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe hacer amenazas contra testigos o víctimas para disuadir su cooperación con las autoridades, o influir en su testimonio en la corte. Intimidar a un testigo es un delito grave de clase 4. Sin embargo, si el testigo es intimidado mediante el uso de un arma mortal, - [CRS § 18-8-704 - Intimidating a Witness - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/intimidating-a-witness/) - CRS § 18-8-704 prohibits making threats against witnesses or victims in order to deter their cooperation with authorities or influence their testimony in court. - [NRS 205.2745 - "Operating a Chop Shop" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-2745-operating-a-chop-shop/) - https://youtu.be/90Me86lHuZU?si=2dVdZtDrCCXg5MLY Both Nevada and federal laws prohibit you from knowingly owning or operating a chop shop. This refers to an operation that obtains stolen vehicles or car parts in order to remove their identifying information or sell or dispose of the parts. Penalties There is always the possibility that the D.A. will agree to a favorable - ["Jurados Grandes" y "Acusaciones" en Colorado - ¿Cómo funciona todo?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/proceso/gran-jurado/) - Un Gran Jurado en Colorado está compuesto por 12 a 23 ciudadanos convocados para investigar actividades criminales sospechosas. Si la mayoría encuentra causa probable, emitirán una acusación formal. - ["Grand Juries" & "Indictments" in Colorado - How It All Works](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/process/grand-jury/) - A Grand Jury in Colorado consists of 12 to 23 citizens summoned to investigate suspected criminal activity. If a majority find probable cause, they will indict. - [Leyes de "Fraude de Cheques" en Colorado - CRS 18-5-205](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/verificar-fraude/) - § 18-5-205 CRS es el estatuto de Colorado que define el delito de fraude con cheques. Esta sección establece como delito pasar un cheque sin fondos con la intención de defraudar a alguien por el pago de bienes o servicios. El fraude con cheques puede resultar en delito menor, delito menor o cargos por delito - ["Check Fraud" Laws in Colorado - CRS § 18-5-205](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/check-fraud/) - § 18-5-205 CRS is the Colorado statute that defines the crime of check fraud. This section makes it a crime to pass a bad check with the intention of defrauding someone for the payment of goods or services. Check fraud may result in petty offense, misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the amount of money involved. - [CRS 18-18-412.5 - Poseer precursores de metanfetamina en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/precursores-de-metanfetamina/) - CRS 18-18-412.5 es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe la posesión de efedrina, pseudoefedrina o fenilpropanolamina, o sus sales o isómeros con la intención de usarlos para fabricar metanfetamina o cualquier sustancia controlada. La posesión de precursores de metanfetamina con la intención de fabricar drogas es un delito grave de drogas de nivel 2 en - [CRS 18-18-412.5 - Possession of Methamphetamine Precursors in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/methamphetamine-precursors/) - CRS 18-18-412.5 is the Colorado law prohibiting the possession of ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or their salts or isomers with the intent to use them to make methamphetamine or any controlled substance. Possession of methamphetamine precursors with the intent to manufacture drugs is a level 2 drug felony in Colorado, punishable by 4 to 8 years - [Penalidades de la conspiración de Colorado (18-2-206 C.R.S.) (Explicado por abogados de defensa criminal de Denver)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conspiracion/penas/) - Actualizado 01 de marzo de 2022 ¿Cuál es el castigo por conspiración criminal en Colorado? La pena por conspiración criminal en Colorado depende del castigo por el delito que se está conspirando para cometer. La conspiración para cometer un delito grave es un delito grave en Colorado. La conspiración para cometer un delito menor es - [Colorado Conspiracy Penalties (18-2-206 C.R.S.) (Explained by Denver criminal defense lawyers)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/conspiracy/penalties/) - Updated March 01, 2022 https://youtu.be/N0JwIap5Nlo What is the punishment for criminal conspiracy in Colorado? The penalty for criminal conspiracy in Colorado depends on the punishment for the crime you are conspiring to commit. Conspiracy to commit a felony is a Colorado felony. Conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor is a Colorado misdemeanor. The important thing to - [Abogado de Defensa Penal de Denver para Robo, Hurto y Robo](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/) - Defensa experimentada en robo, asalto y allanamiento en Denver El robo, asalto y allanamiento son algunos de los delitos más comúnmente imputados en Colorado. Las estadísticas de delitos de Denver de 2016 muestran que casi 23,000 incidentes de robo fueron reportados en la ciudad y condado de Denver (incluyendo robo de autos y robo de - [Colorado DUI Statute - § 42-4-1301 C.R.S.](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/crs/42-4-1301/) - CRS § 42-4-1301 is the primary Colorado DUI statute. The language of this section reads: 42-4-1301. Driving under the influence - driving while impaired - driving with excessive alcoholic content - definitions - penalties (1) (a) A person who drives a motor vehicle or vehicle under the influence of alcohol or one or more drugs, or - [Denver Theft, Robbery and Burglary Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/theft/) - Experienced theft, robbery and burglary defense in Denver Theft, robbery and burglary are some of the most commonly charged crimes in Colorado. 2016 Denver crime statistics show that almost 23,000 incidents of theft were reported in the city and county of Denver (including auto theft and theft from a motor vehicle), as well as over 1,000 robberies. Our experienced Denver - [Hacer propiedad disponible para la distribución o fabricación de drogas (Colorado 18-18-411 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/permitiendo-drogas-en-la-propiedad/) - Permitir que alguien fabrique o almacene sustancias controladas en su propiedad Colorado law makes it a Colorado level 1 drug misdemeanor to: Knowingly or intentionally maintain, rent out or let someone use property if you know the property is used for distributing or transporting an unlawful controlled substance; Knowingly or intentionally open or maintain any - [Making Property Available for the Distribution or Manufacture of Drugs (Colorado 18-18-411 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/allowing-drugs-on-property/) - Allowing someone to manufacture or store controlled substances on your property Colorado law makes it a Colorado level 1 drug misdemeanor to: Knowingly or intentionally maintain, rent out or let someone use property if you know the property is used for distributing or transporting an unlawful controlled substance; Knowingly or intentionally open or maintain any - [Defacing un arma de fuego - Ley de Colorado - § 18-12-104 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/desfigurar-una-arma/) - CRS 18-12-104 es la ley de Colorado que convierte en un delito menor de clase 1 el desfigurar el número de serie o la información identificativa de un arma de fuego. El castigo incluye hasta 364 días en la cárcel y/o hasta $1,000 en multas. El texto de CRS 18-12-104 establece: Una persona comete un - [Defacing a Firearm - Colorado Law - § 18-12-104 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/defacing-a-firearm/) - CRS 18-12-104 is the Colorado law that makes it a class 1 misdemeanor to deface a firearm's serial number or identifying information. The punishment includes up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. The language of CRS 18-12-104 states: A person commits a class 1 misdemeanor if such person knowingly removes, - [Conducir bajo la influencia de alcohol o drogas en Colorado con un niño en el auto](https://cldg.legal/es/co/dui/leyes/nino-en-el-coche/) - En Colorado, si conduce bajo la influencia de alcohol y/o drogas con un niño menor de 16 años en el coche, puede ser acusado de dos delitos: DUI y abuso infantil. Si el niño en el coche no resulta herido, el DUI o DWAI con un niño en el vehículo es un delito menor de - [Pruebas de sobriedad en casos de DUI en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/pruebas-de-sobriedad-de-campo-de-dui/) - En Colorado, los exámenes de sobriedad en el campo (FSTs) son una herramienta que los oficiales de cumplimiento usan para determinar si un sospechoso de DUI está bajo la influencia de alcohol y/o drogas. Los ejercicios son voluntarios, lo que significa que un conductor detenido por una investigación de DUI puede rechazarlos sin pena. La - [Pruebas químicas de DUI de Colorado: ¿Aliento, sangre o rehusarse?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/prueba-quimica/) - Pruebas de conducir bajo la influencia de Colorado - ¿elegir o rechazar? Al conducir en Colorado, usted da su consentimiento expreso a una prueba química para alcohol y/o drogas si es legalmente arrestado por: DUI (conducir bajo la influencia de drogas y/o alcohol), DUI por sí mismo (conducir con una BAC de .08% o más), - [¿Qué sucede si me niego a la prueba de aliento o sangre para DUI en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/dui/leyes/rechazo-de-prueba-quimica/) - La ley de Colorado trata a todos los conductores como si hubieran dado su consentimiento expreso para realizar una prueba de sangre o aliento en caso de un arresto por DUI. Si te arrestan y te niegas a realizar la prueba, esto puede conducir a: una suspensión automática de un año de tu licencia de - [Puntos de Control de Sobriedad de DUI de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/puestos-de-control-de-dui/) - Puntos de control de sobriedad son bloqueos en Colorado donde la policía te revisa para DUI o DWAI. Cada conductor que pasa por puntos de control puede ser detenido y interrogado. Aunque la policía solo está autorizada a detenerte si muestras signos y síntomas de estar intoxicado. El Departamento de Transporte de Colorado (CDOT) publica - [Cómo desafiar las pruebas de sangre en casos de DUI en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/pruebas-de-sangre-de-dui/) - Si te arrestan por DUI en Colorado, generalmente se te da la opción de tomar una prueba de sangre o aliento. Pero si la policía sospecha que estás bajo la influencia de drogas, pueden exigirte que tomes una prueba de sangre específicamente. Esto se debe a que la prueba de aliento solo mide los niveles - [¿Perderé mi licencia de conducir comercial por un DUI en Colorado?](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes-de-dui/conductores-comerciales/) - En Colorado, operar un vehículo comercial con un BAC de .04% o más se considera como Exceso de BAC CDL ("DUI comercial") y desencadena una revocación de CDL de 1 año. - [Manejar bajo la influencia de drogas (DUID) en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/duid/) - Manejar bajo la influencia de drogas (DUID) en Colorado, incluyendo DUI de marihuana, se procesa como DUI o la ofensa menos grave de DWAI. Las penas son generalmente las mismas que con DUI de alcohol. Los sospechosos de DUID deben someterse a una prueba de sangre porque las pruebas de aliento están diseñadas para detectar alcohol - [¿Es el DUI un delito grave en Colorado? Las 3 formas en que puede suceder](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/felonia/) - DUI y DWAI son generalmente delitos menores en Colorado. Sin embargo, DUI puede ser un delito grave si ya tienes 3 DUI anteriores o causas lesiones graves o la muerte. - [Puntos de control de sobriedad de DUI de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/pruebas-de-aliento-de-dui/) - Un test de aliento para DUI de Colorado es una prueba química administrada a personas arrestadas por manejar bajo la influencia de alcohol (a menos que elijan tomar una prueba de sangre en su lugar). La policía usa el Intoxilyzer 9000 (I-9000) breathalyzer. Negarse a tomar una prueba química conlleva una revocación de la licencia de conducir de un año. Los tests de aliento para - [1ª Ofensa DUI en Colorado: Leyes y penas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes/dui/primer-delito/) - Un DUI-1st en Colorado conlleva de 5 días a 1 año en la cárcel, de 48 a 96 horas de servicio comunitario, de $600 a $1,000 de multa, 2 años de libertad condicional y una revocación de licencia de 9 meses. - [Colorado DUI Chemical Tests: Breath, Blood or Refuse?](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/chemical-test/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X6vOmz841_RQt5V8DaN13LsoqFW1rPF Colorado drunk driving tests - choose or refuse? By driving in Colorado, you give your express consent to a chemical test for alcohol and/or drugs if you are lawfully arrested for: DUI (driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol), DUI per se (driving with a BAC of .08% or higher), DWAI (driving while - [CRS 18-3-503 - Human Trafficking for Involuntary Servitude in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/human-trafficking/) - CRS 18-3-503 makes it a felony under Colorado state law to traffic people for involuntary servitude. CRS 18-3-503 states that "A person who knowingly sells, recruits, harbors, transports, transfers, isolates, entices, provides, receives, or obtains by any means another person for the purpose of coercing the other person to perform labor or services commits human - [Ley de Colorado sobre "Adquisición de un Niño para Explotación Sexual" (18-6-404 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/adquirir-nino-para-explotacion-sexual/) - Actualizado 11 de febrero de 2021 ¿Qué es la obtención de un niño para la explotación sexual? CRS 18-6-404 es la ley de pornografía infantil de Colorado que tipifica como delito poner a un niño a disposición con el propósito de pornografía o prostitución. Este es un delito más grave que la explotación sexual de un niño - [Colorado Law re "Procurement of a Child for Sexual Exploitation" (18-6-404 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/procuring-child-for-sexual-exploitation/) - Updated February 11, 2021 https://youtu.be/N09s-lM-0K4 What is procurement of a child for sexual exploitation? CRS 18-6-404 is the Colorado child pornography law that makes it a crime to make a child available for the purpose of pornography or prostitution. This is a more serious crime than sexual exploitation of a child under 18 under 18-6-403 C.R.S., which punishes possession - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "Drogas Falsificadas" (18-18-423 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/drogas-falsificadas/) - La Sección 18-18-423 C.R.S. del Código Penal de Colorado define una “sustancia controlada falsificada” como: “una sustancia controlada que, o el envase o etiquetado de la cual, sin autorización, lleva la marca registrada, nombre comercial u otra marca identificativa, impresión, número o dispositivo, o cualquier semejanza de los mismos, de un fabricante, distribuidor o dispensador, - [Extracción de concentrado de marihuana utilizando una sustancia peligrosa (Colorado 18-18-406.6 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/cannabis-concentrado/) - El concentrado de marihuana a menudo se produce usando butano u otros químicos peligrosos. Según la ley de Colorado, usar butano u otras sustancias inherentemente peligrosas para fabricar concentrado de marihuana es un delito. Específicamente, la sección 18-18-406.6 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado (C.R.S.) establece como delito saber que: Fabricar concentrado de marihuana usando - [Leyes de Gran Robo de Delito Grave en Colorado - CRS 18-4-401 (2)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/robo-felon/) - En Colorado, el robo grave (a veces llamado hurto mayor o gran robo) se define como el robo intencional de la propiedad de otra persona valorada en $2,000.00 o más. Una condena es castigable con de 1 a 24 años en prisión, multas de hasta $1,000,000.00, y restitución a la víctima. Ejemplos típicos de delitos - [Colorado "Counterfeit Drug" Laws (18-18-423 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/counterfeit-drugs/) - Section 18-18-423 C.R.S. of the Colorado Criminal Code defines a “counterfeit controlled substance” as: “a controlled substance which, or the container or labeling of which, without authorization, bears the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, number, or device, or any likeness thereof, of a manufacturer, distributor, or dispenser, other than the person who - [Extraction of Marijuana Concentrate Using a Hazardous Substance (Colorado 18-18-406.6 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/concentrated-cannabis/) - Marijuana concentrate is often produced using butane or other dangerous chemicals. Under Colorado law, using butane or other inherently hazardous substances to make marijuana concentrate is a crime. Specifically, section 18-18-406.6 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) makes it a crime to knowingly: Manufacture marijuana concentrate using an inherently hazardous substance, or Allow marijuana concentrate - [Ley de Colorado sobre "Agresión Sexual de un Cliente por un Psicoterapeuta" (18-3-405.5 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion-sexual-de-cliente/) - En Colorado, a los profesionales de la salud mental se les prohíbe tener cualquier tipo de contacto sexual con sus clientes, incluso si es consensuado. Los profesionales de la salud mental que violen esta prohibición pueden ser acusados de agresión sexual a un cliente por parte de un psicoterapeuta bajo el Artículo 18-3-405.5 de los - [Ley de Colorado sobre el Mantenimiento de un Lugar de Prostitución Infantil (18-7-404 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/lugar-de-prostitucion-infantil/) - Actualizado 4 de febrero de 2022 ¿Qué es un lugar de prostitución infantil en Colorado? La sección 18-7-404 del código penal de Colorado establece como delito grave operar o mantener un lugar de prostitución infantil. Específicamente, 18-7-404 (1) C.R.S. dispone: Cualquier persona que tenga o ejerza control sobre el uso de cualquier lugar que ofrezca - [Colorado Law re Keeping a Place of Child Prostitution (18-7-404 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/place-of-child-prostitution/) - Updated February 4, 2022 What is a place of child prostitution in Colorado? Section 18-7-404 of the Colorado criminal code makes it a felony to operate or keep a place of child prostitution. Specifically, 18-7-404 (1) C.R.S. provides: Any person who has or exercises control over the use of any place which offers seclusion or shelter - [Colorado Law re "Sexual Assault of a Client by a Psychotherapist" (18-3-405.5 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/sexual-assault-of-client/) - In Colorado, mental health professionals are prohibited from having any sort of sexual contact with their clients – even if it is consensual. Mental health professionals who violate this prohibition can be charged with sexual assault of a client by a psychotherapist under Colorado Revised Statutes section 18-3-405.5 C.R.S. Sexual assault of a client by - ["Felony Grand Theft" in Colorado - The Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/theft/felony-theft/) - https://youtu.be/NvhR2mnGxgY In Colorado, felony theft (sometimes called grand larceny or grand theft) is defined as intentionally stealing someone else's property valued at $2,000.00 or greater. A conviction is punishable by 1 to 24 years in prison, fines of up to $1,000,000.00, and restitution to the victim. Typical examples of Colorado felony larceny offenses include shoplifting, embezzlement, bad - [CRS 18-7-403 - "Ley de Pandering de un Niño" en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incitacion-de-un-nino/) - CRS 18-7-403 es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe el proxenetismo de un menor, definido como presionar o causar que un menor de 18 años se dedique a la prostitución. Este delito es un delito grave que conlleva años de prisión y registro como delincuente sexual. Sección 18-7-403 (1) del código penal de Colorado establece: - [CRS § 18-7-403 - Pandering of a Child - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/pandering-a-child/) - CRS 18-7-403 is the Colorado law that prohibits the pandering of a child, defined as pressuring or causing a minor under 18 years old to engage in prostitution. This crime is a felony carrying years in prison and sex offender registration. Section 18-7-403 (1) of the Colorado criminal code provides: Any person who does any - [Las leyes de manipulación de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/manipulacion-de-servicios-publicos/) - Manipulación de servicios públicos o equipos de petróleo o gas Es un delito en Colorado: Manipular cualquier propiedad de un servicio público o institución con la intención de causar interrupción o deterioro del servicio (manipulación de primer grado, 18-4-505 C.R.S.), Conectar intencionalmente de forma no autorizada con la propiedad de un servicio público (manipulación de - [Colorado’s Tampering Laws](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/tampering-with-utilities/) - Tampering with utilities or oil or gas equipment It is a crime in Colorado to: Tamper with any property of a utility or institution with the intent to cause interruption or impairment of service (first-degree tampering, 18-4-505 C.R.S.), Knowingly make an unauthorized connection with property of a utility (second-degree tampering, 18-4-506 C.R.S.), Knowingly destroy, break, - [Homicidio por negligencia criminal (Colorado § 18-3-105 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/homicidio-culposo-penalmente/) - Sección 18-3-105 C.R.S. del código penal de Colorado establece que: Cualquier persona que cause la muerte de otra persona por una conducta que constituya negligencia criminal comete homicidio por negligencia criminal, que es un delito grave de clase 5 [de Colorado]. En Colorado, el homicidio por negligencia criminal puede ser castigado con hasta tres años - [Criminally Negligent Homicide (Colorado § 18-3-105 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/criminally-negligent-homicide/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X6vOmz8419g4Rf6NBIEqgvr-CsjgIIc Section 18-3-105 C.R.S. of the Colorado criminal code states that: Any person who causes the death of another person by conduct amounting to criminal negligence commits criminally negligent homicide which is a [Colorado] class 5 felony. In Colorado, criminally negligent homicide can be punished by up to three years in prison and a fine - [Asesinato de primer grado de un oficial de paz, bombero o proveedor de servicios médicos de emergencia (Colorado 18-3-107 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/asesinato-de-policia/) - Actualizado 4 de febrero de 2022 La Sección 18-3-107 C.R.S. del código penal de Colorado establece una pena especial para el asesinato en primer grado cuando la víctima está desempeñando sus funciones como: un oficial de paz, un bombero, o un proveedor de servicios médicos de emergencia. Si comete un asesinato en primer grado contra - [CRS 18-8-502 - Perjurio de primer grado - Leyes y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/falsedad/primer-grado/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-8-502 prohíbe la falsedad bajo juramento en primer grado, que es mentir bajo juramento en un procedimiento oficial. Como un delito grave de clase 4, la falsedad bajo juramento en primer grado conlleva una sentencia de 2 a 6 años de prisión y/o una multa de $2,000 a $500,000. Ejemplos - [Drogar a alguien con GHB o Ketamina (Colorado 18-13-123 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/administracion-ghb/) - Colorado 18-13-123 C.R.S. lo convierte en un delito grave administrar conscientemente GHB o ketamina a alguien sin el consentimiento de esa persona. Una violación de 18-13-123 C.R.S. puede ser castigada con: Hasta 12 años de prisión, y/o Una multa de hasta $1,000,000. Sin embargo, el fiscal debe probar que usted sabía que poseía GHB o - [First degree murder of a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical service provider (Colorado 18-3-107 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/murder-of-police-officer/) - Updated February 4, 2022 Section 18-3-107 C.R.S. of the Colorado criminal code provides a special penalty for first-degree murder when the victim is engaged in his or her duties as: a peace officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical service provider. If you commit first-degree murder against one of these people, the punishment is: life - [Drugging Someone With GHB or Ketamine (Colorado 18-13-123 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/administering-ghb/) - Colorado 18-13-123 C.R.S. makes it a felony to knowingly administer GHB or ketamine to someone without that person's consent. A violation of 18-13-123 C.R.S. can be punished by: Up to 12 years in prison, and/or A fine of up to $1,000,000. However, the prosecutor must prove that you knew you possessed GHB or ketamine and - [1st Degree Perjury - Colorado Law & Penalties - CRS § 18-8-502](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/perjury/1st-degree/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-8-502 prohibits first-degree perjury, which is lying under oath in an official proceeding. It is a class 4 felony crime. - [Asesinato en segundo grado (Colorado 18-3-103 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/asesinato/segundo-grado/) - Bajo la ley de Colorado, una persona comete el delito de asesinato en segundo grado si la persona causa conscientemente la muerte de otra persona. El asesinato en segundo grado también comprende el asesinato en comisión de delito grave, que es matar a alguien durante la perpetración de ciertos delitos graves. El asesinato en segundo - [2nd-Degree Murder - Colorado Law & Penalties - 18-3-103 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/murder/2nd-degree/) - Second-degree murder in Colorado is knowingly killing someone without the premeditation required for first degree murder. It also includes "felony murder." - [Uso ilegal de marihuana en un centro de detención (Colorado 18-18-406.5 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/marihuana-en-la-carcel/) - Posesión de marihuana en una cárcel o prisión de Colorado Usted viola la sección 18-18-406.5 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado (C.R.S.) cuando posee o usa marihuana mientras está confinado en una instalación de detención de Colorado. Las instalaciones de detención incluyen no solo cárceles y prisiones, sino cualquier estructura o vehículo en el que - [Las leyes de Colorado sobre marihuana sintética y salvia (18-18-406.1 y 18-18-406.2 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/marihuana-sintetica/) - Actualizado 8 de febrero de 2022 ¿Son legales la marihuana sintética y Salvia divinorum en Colorado? La ley de Colorado considera un delito menor poseer o usar cannabinoides sintéticos o Salvia divinorum y un delito grave venderlos o fabricarlos. La simple posesión puede ser castigada con una multa de hasta $750. Fabricar o vender marihuana - [Unlawful use of marijuana in a detention facility (Colorado 18-18-406.5 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/marijuana-in-jail/) - Possessing of weed in a Colorado jail or prison You violate section 18-18-406.5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) when you possess or use marijuana while confined in a Colorado detention facility. Detention facilities includes not only jails and prisons but any structure or vehicle in which you are lawfully held in custody or confinement - [Colorado’s Laws on Synthetic Marijuana and Salvia (18-18-406.1 and 18-18-406.2 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/synthetic-marijuana/) - Updated February 8, 2022 Are synthetic marijuana and Salvia divinorum legal in Colorado? Colorado law makes it a misdemeanor to possess or use either synthetic cannabinoids or Salvia divinorum and a felony to sell or manufacture them. Simple possession can be punished by a fine of up to $750. Manufacturing or selling synthetic marijuana or salvia - [CRS 18-4-408 - Robo de secretos comerciales en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo-de-secretos-comerciales/) - CRS 18-4-408 es el estatuto de Colorado que prohíbe el robo de un secreto comercial. Esto ocurre cuando robas un secreto comercial, revelas un secreto comercial a una persona no autorizada, o haces una copia no autorizada de un artículo que representa un secreto comercial, y tienes la intención de: privar o retener el control - [Theft of Trade Secrets - Colorado Law - CRS § 18-4-408](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/theft-of-trade-secrets/) - CRS 18-4-408 is the Colorado statute that prohibits theft of a trade secret. This is when you steal a trade secret, disclose a trade secret to an unauthorized person, or make an unauthorized copy of an article representing a trade secret, and you have the intent to either: deprive or withhold the control of someone - [§ 18-7-204 CRS - Mantener un lugar de prostitución en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/mantener-lugar-de-prostitucion/) - Sección § 18-7-204 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado (CRS) tipifica como delito operar o mantener un lugar de prostitución. Este delito es un delito menor castigado con hasta 120 días de cárcel y/o una multa de hasta $750. 18-7-204 (1) C.R.S. establece que: (1) Cualquier persona que tenga o ejerza control sobre el uso - [18-7-204 CRS - Keeping a Place of Prostitution in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/keeping-place-of-prostitution/) - https://youtu.be/gCBTav8ctRk Section § 18-7-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) makes it a crime to operate or keep a place of prostitution. This offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 120 days of jail and/or a fine of up to $750. 18-7-204 (1) C.R.S. provides that: (1) Any person who has or exercises control - ["Sentencia agravada" por delitos de drogas en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/delito-agravado-de-drogas/) - En Colorado, bajo ciertas circunstancias, usted está sujeto a sentencias más largas por delitos relacionados con drogas de lo que normalmente sería. Las circunstancias que requieren una sentencia obligatoria en el rango agravado de Colorado para delitos relacionados con drogas incluyen: Estaba en libertad condicional por otro delito; Estaba en libertad vigilada o bajo fianza - ["Aggravated sentencing" for drug felonies in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/aggravated-drug-felony/) - In Colorado, under certain circumstances, you are subject to longer sentences for drug felonies than you otherwise would be. Circumstances that require mandatory sentencing in Colorado's aggravated range for drug felonies include: You were on parole for another felony; You were on probation or bond while awaiting sentencing following revocation of probation for another felony; - [Loitering en o cerca de una escuela (Colorado 18-9-112 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/merodear-en-la-escuela/) - La ley de merodeo en las escuelas de Colorado La Sección 18-9-112 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado establece como una falta menor merodear en o dentro de los 100 pies de una escuela cuando: Hay personas menores de 18 años presentes en los edificios o terrenos escolares, y Tu intención es interrumpir el programa - [Leyes de Colorado sobre PCP (Fenciclidina)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/pcp/) - Uso, posesión o venta de PCP (Angel Dust) en Colorado La posesión o venta de fenciclidina – más comúnmente conocida como PCP -- es un delito grave en Colorado. PCP está clasificada como un alucinógeno, aunque estructuralmente es similar al anestésico ketamina. Debido a que rara vez se usa médicamente en los Estados Unidos y - [18-9-112 CRS- Loitering at or Near a School - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/school-loitering/) - Colorado's school loitering law Section 18-9-112 of the Colorado Revised Statutes makes it a petty offense to loiter on or within 100 feet of a school when: Anyone under 18 is present in the school buildings or grounds, and Your intent is to disrupt the school program or interfere with or endanger schoolchildren, and You - [PCP (Phencyclidine) - Colorado Laws & Sentencing](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/pcp/) - Use, possession or sale of PCP (Angel Dust) in Colorado Possession or sale of phencyclidine – more commonly known as PCP -- is a felony in Colorado. PCP is classified as a hallucinogen, although structurally it is similar to the anesthetic ketamine. Because it is seldom used medically in the United States and is highly - [18-3-304 CRS - Violación de una Orden Judicial Relacionada con la Custodia](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/violacion-de-la-orden-de-custodia/) - 18-3-304 CRS del código penal de Colorado trata un tipo especial de secuestro. Bajo esta sección, es un delito grave: Tomar a un niño menor de 18 años de la custodia o cuidado de los padres o tutor del niño, o Inducir al niño a alejarse de ellos, salvo por un peligro grave para el bienestar - [18-3-304 CRS - Violation of Court Order Relating to Custody](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/custody-order-violation/) - 18-3-304 CRS of the Colorado criminal code deals with a special type of kidnapping. Under this section, it is a felony to: Take a child under 18 from the custody or care of the child's parents or guardian, or Entice the child to take leave of them, other than for serious danger to the child's welfare. - [Operar un taller de desguace - Ley de Colorado - 18-4-420 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/funcionamiento-taller-de-desguace/) - La Sección 18-4-420 de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado (C.R.S.) hace ilegal poseer o operar un “chop shop”. Un chop shop es cualquier lugar donde se desmantelan o alteran vehículos robados para que puedan ser vendidos o de otra manera desechados. Para calificar como un "chop shop", un lugar debe ser un negocio que venda - [Operating a Chop Shop - Colorado Law - 18-4-420 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/operating-chop-shop/) - https://youtu.be/aoZxBwy7HU0 Section 18-4-420 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) makes it illegal to own or operate a “chop shop.” A chop shop is any place where stolen vehicles are disassembled or altered so they can be sold or otherwise disposed of. To qualify as a "chop shop," a place must be in the business of - [18-12-108.7 CRS - Proporcionar un arma de fuego a un menor de edad - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/proporcionar-arma-de-fuego-a-menor-de-edad/) - En Colorado, generalmente es un delito vender, regalar o prestar un arma a alguien menor de 18 años. La excepción es si el arma es para uso legal, como defensa propia o tiro competitivo, y se hace con el permiso del padre o tutor del menor. Proporcionar una pistola a un menor es un delito - [CRS § 18-12-108.7 - Providing a Firearm to a Juvenile](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/providing-gun-to-juvenile/) - In Colorado, it is generally a crime to sell, give or lend a gun to someone under the age of 18. The exception is if the gun is for lawful use – such as self-defense or competitive shooting – and is done with the permission of the juvenile's parent or guardian. Providing a handgun to - [Leyes de Colorado sobre la Ketamina](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/ketamina/) - Ketamina – conocida a veces como K, Special K, jet o valium para gatos – es un medicamento anestésico comúnmente usado como droga recreativa. Aunque se considera menos peligrosa que drogas como la heroína, cocaína, alucinógenos o metanfetamina, la posesión o venta de ketamina en Colorado se castiga severamente. Mientras que el uso de ketamina - [Colorado "Ketamine" Laws, Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/ketamine/) - https://youtu.be/PtpmSyGWsjg Ketamine – known sometimes as K, Special K, jet, or cat valium – is an anesthetic medication commonly used as a recreational drug. Although considered less dangerous than drugs such as heroin, cocaine, hallucinogens or methamphetamine, the possession or sale of Ketamine in Colorado is punished severely. While the use of Ketamine is a misdemeanor, - [Leyes de Colorado "Pandering" (18-7-203 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/panderizacion/) - ¿Qué es el proxenetismo de una prostituta? En Colorado, el "proxenetismo" es el delito de recibir dinero para arreglar que alguien contrate a una prostituta. Es lo que comúnmente pensamos como proxenetismo. El proxenetismo suele ser un delito menor en Colorado, castigado con hasta 120 días de cárcel. Sin embargo, el proxenetismo puede ser acusado - [Colorado "Pandering" Laws & Penalties (§ 18-7-203 CRS)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/pandering/) - https://youtu.be/efwDpyoLIK0 What is pandering of a prostitute? In Colorado, "pandering" is the crime of taking money to arrange for someone to hire a prostitute. It is what we commonly think of as pimping. Pandering is usually a misdemeanor in Colorado, punishable by up to 120 days in jail. However, pandering can be charged as a felony - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "Incesto" y "Incesto Agravado" (18-6-301 y 18-6-302 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/incesto/) - Las leyes de incesto de Colorado prohíben la agresión sexual o el contacto sexual con su propio hijo o un pariente consanguíneo. Las leyes de incesto de Colorado también prohíben el sexo consensuado o el matrimonio con hijastros y niños adoptados, incluso si ambos son adultos. Aunque la mayoría de las veces, las leyes que - [Colorado "Incest" & "Aggravated Incest" Laws and Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/incest/) - https://youtu.be/--npRwCdIys Colorado's incest laws prohibit sexual assault or sexual contact with your own child or a blood relative. Colorado's incest laws also prohibit consensual sex or marriage with step-children and children by adoption – even if you are both adults. While most of the time, the laws prohibiting incest make sense, these provisions can lead - [18-2-301 CRS - "Solicitación Penal" - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/solicitar-un-delito/) - Bajo 18-2-301 CRS, la ley de Colorado define la solicitud criminal como ordenar, inducir, suplicar o intentar persuadir a otra persona para que cometa un delito grave. Una persona acusada de solicitud criminal enfrenta penas de una clase de delito menos grave que el delito que se le acusa de solicitar. El texto de la - [§ 18-2-301 CRS – “Criminal Solicitation” – Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/soliciting-a-crime/) - Under 18-2-301 CRS, Colorado law defines criminal solicitation as commanding, inducing, entreating or attempting to persuade another person to commit a felony crime. A person charged with criminal solicitation faces penalties one class of crime less serious than the crime he or she is accused of soliciting. The language of 18-2-301 CRS reads as follows: - [§ 18-9-202 CRS - Crueldad Animal - Leyes y Penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/crueldad-animal/) - Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-9-202 establece que la crueldad hacia los animales es un delito penal. Esto se define ampliamente como abusar, descuidar o abandonar a un animal del cual usted es personalmente responsable. La siguiente tabla detalla los castigos tanto para la crueldad hacia los animales como para la crueldad agravada hacia los - [CRS § 18-9-202 - Animal Cruelty - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/animal-cruelty/) - Learn about Colorado's animal cruelty laws under CRS § 18-9-202, including penalties, defenses, and how convictions affect immigration status and record seals. - [Leyes, penalidades y defensas de Colorado sobre "lavado de dinero"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/lavado-de-dinero/) - CRS § 18-5-309 prohíbe el lavado de dinero, definido como ocultar el origen de dinero obtenido ilegalmente al pasarlo a través de transacciones comerciales o bancarias. - [CRS § 18-5-309 - Money Laundering Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/money-laundering/) - CRS § 18-5-309 prohibits money laundering, defined as hiding the origins of illegally-obtained money by passing it through commercial or banking transactions. - [CRS 18-7-405.5 - Inducción a la prostitución infantil](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/induccion-de-prostitucion-infantil/) - CRS 18-7-405.5 es la ley de Colorado que prohíbe la inducción a la prostitución infantil, definida como persuadir a un menor de 18 años para que realice un acto sexual a cambio de dinero o algo de valor. La inducción de un niño es un delito grave de clase 3 en Colorado, castigado con cuatro - [CRS § 18-7-405.5 - Inducement of Child Prostitution](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/child-prostitution-inducement/) - https://youtu.be/WoBHNayK6Vs CRS 18-7-405.5 is the Colorado law prohibiting the inducement of child prostitution, defined as persuading a minor under 18 years old to perform a sexual act for money or a thing of value. Inducement of a child is a class 3 felony in Colorado, punishable by four to 12 years in prison and/or $3,000 to $750,000 plus - [18-9-204 CRS - Leyes de lucha de animales en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/peleas-de-animales/) - La Sección 18-9-204 CRS de los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado establece como un delito grave de clase 5 sostener, patrocinar o fomentar una pelea entre o entre animales con el propósito de obtener ganancias monetarias o entretenimiento. Una condena es castigable con 1 a 3 años de prisión y multas de hasta $100,000.00. La 18-9-204 - [§ 18-9-204 CRS - Animal Fighting Laws in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/animal-fighting/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5Xgg_b_Qns Section 18-9-204 CRS of the Colorado Revised Statutes makes it a Class 5 felony to hold, sponsor or encourage a fight between or among animals for the purpose of monetary gain or entertainment. A conviction is punishable by 1 to 3 years in prison and fines of up to $100,000.00. 18-9-204 CRS states that: - [§ 18-2-201 CRS - Leyes de conspiración de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/conspiracion/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-2-201 define una conspiración criminal como dos o más personas que acuerdan cometer un delito y toman un "acto manifiesto" para lograrlo. La conspiración para cometer un delito se castiga solo un poco menos severamente que el delito previsto. Para ayudarle a entender mejor cómo funcionan las leyes de conspiración, - [§ 18-2-201 CRS - Conspiracy - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/conspiracy/) - Criminal conspiracy is when two or more people enter an agreement for an unlawful purpose and taki at least one overt act to further the agreement. - [Leyes, penalidades y defensas de Colorado sobre LSD](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/lsd/) - En Colorado, es ilegal usar, vender, fabricar, transportar o tener en posesión LSD. Las penas por posesión de LSD dependen de la cantidad de la droga y si estaba destinada para uso personal o venta. La posesión de drogas generalmente es un delito menor; sin embargo, la posesión con intención de distribuir es un delito grave. - ["LSD" - Colorado Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/lsd/) - https://youtu.be/2CtQEHtMYDM In Colorado, it is illegal to use, sell, manufacture, transport or have possession of LSD. The penalties for LSD possession depend on the amount of the drug and whether it was intended for personal use or sale. Drug possession is generally a misdemeanor offense; however, possession with intent to distribute is a felony. Unlawful sale - [Contratación sin licencia en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/contratacion-sin-licencia/) - Contratar sin licencia en Colorado puede someter a una persona a sanciones penales. Una persona contrata sin licencia cuando él o ella: realiza ciertas actividades de contratación o construcción que requieren una licencia o permiso especial para llevarlas a cabo; y realiza el trabajo sin la licencia o permiso adecuado. Licencias requeridas en Colorado Colorado - [Contracting Without a License - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/unlicensed-contracting/) - https://youtu.be/hCSNCy7039Q Contracting without a license in Colorado can subject a person to criminal penalties. A person contracts without a license when he or she: engages in certain contracting or construction activities that require a special license or permit to perform; and performs the work without the proper license or permit. Required Licenses in Colorado Colorado - [CRS 18-7-405 - "Explotación de un niño" - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/proxenetismo-de-un-nino/) - CRS 18-7-405 es la ley de Colorado que define proxenetismo como vivir conscientemente de las ganancias de la prostitución infantil. El proxenetismo de un menor de 18 años es un delito grave de clase 3 castigado con cuatro a 12 años de prisión, posiblemente multas de $3,000 a $750,000, y registro de delincuentes sexuales. El - [CRS § 18-7-405 - “Pimping of a Child” - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/pimping-a-child/) - CRS 18-7-405 is the Colorado law defining pimping as knowingly living on the proceeds of child prostitution. Pimping a minor under 18 years old is a class 3 felony punishable by four to 12 years in prison, possibly $3,000 to $750,000 in fines, and sex offender registration. The language of CRS 18-7-405 states that: Any - [CRS 44-3-901 - Suministro de alcohol a menores - Ley y penas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/suministro-de-alcohol-a-menores/) - Colorado CRS § 44-3-901 establece como un delito menor de clase 2 vender o suministrar alcohol a menores de 21 años. Las penas incluyen hasta 120 días de cárcel y/o hasta $750 en multas. El texto de la Sección 44-3-901 establece que: "[E]s ilegal que cualquier persona ... [v]enda, sirva, regale, disponga, intercambie o entregue o - [CRS § 44-3-901 - Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor - Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/furnishing-alcohol-to-minors/) - Colorado CRS § 44-3-901 makes it a class 2 misdemeanor to sell or furnish alcohol to minors under 21 years of age. The penalties include up to 120 days in jail and/or up to $750 in fines. The language of Section 44-3-901 states that: "[I]t is unlawful for any person ... [t]o sell, serve, give away, - [Asalto Penal - Leyes, Penas y Defensas de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/agresion/agresion-felonia/) - En Colorado, el asalto simple generalmente se trata como un delito menor. Sin embargo, el asalto puede ser procesado como un delito grave en casos más serios, como cuando se utiliza un arma mortal o cuando la víctima sufre una lesión significativa. Los tipos de asaltos graves incluyen: Asalto en primer grado (CRS 18-3-202), que - ["Felony Assault" – Colorado Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/assault/assault-felony/) - Assault can be prosecuted as a Colorado felony in serious cases, such as when a deadly weapon is used or when the victim suffers a significant injury. - [Ley de Colorado sobre "Venta o Fabricación de una Sustancia Controlada Imitación" (18-18-422 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/drogas-imitacion/) - En Colorado, es un delito grave vender, distribuir, fabricar o poseer con la intención de vender cualquier sustancia que pretenda ser una sustancia controlada genuina pero que no lo sea. Las penas por violar la ley de drogas imitadas de Colorado pueden incluir: Hasta 1 año de encarcelamiento, y/o Una multa de hasta $100,000. Y - [Sale or Manufacture of Imitation Drugs - Colorado Law (18-18-422 C.R.S.)](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/imitation-drugs/) - In Colorado, it is a felony to sell, distribute, manufacture or possess with intent to sell any substance that purports to be a genuine controlled substance but is not. Penalties for violating Colorado's imitation drug law can include: Up to 1 year incarceration, and/or A fine of up to $100,000. And advertising an imitation drug – - [Suministro de tabaco a menores - Ley de Colorado - 18-13-121 CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/suministro-de-tabaco-a-menores/) - CRS 18-13-121 establece como infracción dar, vender o ofrecer en venta un cigarrillo, producto de tabaco o producto de nicotina a cualquier persona menor de 21 años. La multa es de $200. - [Furnishing Tobacco to Underage People - Colorado Law - CRS 18-13-121](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/furnishing-tobacco-to-minors/) - CRS 18-13-121 makes it an infraction to give, sell, or offer for sale a cigarette, tobacco product, or nicotine product to anyone under 21. The fine is $200. - [Alterar o eliminar un VIN - Colorado 18-4-420 (3) CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/alterar-vin/) - Es un delito alterar o eliminar intencionalmente un número de identificación del vehículo (VIN), número del fabricante o número de motor con la intención de falsear la identidad o impedir la identificación de un vehículo motorizado o una pieza principal de vehículo motorizado.1 De manera similar, es un delito poseer o transferir intencionalmente un vehículo - [Altering or Removing a VIN - Colorado Law - 18-4-420 CRS](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/altering-vin/) - https://youtu.be/VplmY5z8g8A It is a crime to knowingly alter or remove a vehicle identification number (VIN), manufacturer's number, or engine number with the intent to misrepresent the identity, or prevent identification of, a motor vehicle or major component motor vehicle part.1 Similarly, it is a crime to knowingly possess or transfer a vehicle or major component - [Leyes y penas por apropiación indebida en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/malversacion/) - En Colorado, una persona comete el delito de malversación al robar o apropiarse indebidamente de bienes que le han sido confiados. Los casos a menudo implican tomar dinero o bienes de un empleador. Como un delito de cuello blanco, la malversación generalmente se procesa como un delito de robo en Colorado, con penas que dependen - [Embezzlement - The Laws & Penalties in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/embezzlement/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X6vOmz8418QCBoMHfKxKK2fzHIZKQMg In Colorado, a person commits the crime of embezzlement by stealing or misappropriating property that had been entrusted to him or her. Cases often involve taking money or goods from an employer. As a white-collar crime, embezzlement is generally prosecuted as a theft crime in Colorado, with penalties depending on the value of property stolen. In this - [Leyes y penas por vandalismo en Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/vandalismo/) - Vandalismo en Colorado es el delito de dañar o desfigurar conscientemente la propiedad de otra persona. Tiene que hacerse sin su consentimiento. El vandalismo generalmente se acusa como el delito de daños criminales (CRS 18-4-501). También puede ser acusado como desfiguración de propiedad (CRS 18-4-509). El vandalismo suele ser un delito menor. Sin embargo, el - ["Vandalism" - Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/vandalism/) - https://youtu.be/jhnVLN0mHR0 Vandalism in Colorado is the crime of knowingly damaging or defacing someone else's property. It has to be done without their consent. Vandalism is usually charged as the crime of criminal mischief (CRS 18-4-501). It can also be charged as defacing property (CRS 18-4-509). Vandalism is often a misdemeanor. However, vandalism can be a - [Leyes de Colorado sobre "Infracción de Propiedad" - Definición, Penas, Defensas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/allanamiento-de-morada/) - En Colorado, se le puede acusar de allanamiento criminal si ingresa o permanece ilegalmente en la propiedad de otra persona. Las penas varían desde una multa y libertad condicional hasta hasta tres (3) años de prisión y una multa de $100,000. En Colorado, el allanamiento puede ser de primer grado (CRS 18-4-502) segundo grado (CRS - [Colorado "Trespassing" Law - Definition, Penalties, Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/trespassing/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6X6vOmz841-spsy9S2X2mZqWHvyilkjr In Colorado, you can be charged with criminal trespass if you unlawfully enter or remain on someone else’s property. The penalties range from as little as a fine and probation to as much as three (3) years in prison and a $100,000 fine. In Colorado, trespass can be in the first-degree trespassing (CRS 18-4-502) second-degree - ["Amenazas criminales" - Ley de Colorado, Penas y Defensas](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/amenazas-criminales/) - Hacer una amenaza criminal implica amenazar con daño físico, poner a otra persona en temor de una lesión grave e inminente, o hacer una amenaza creíble de acoso. Las amenazas criminales pueden ser una violación de las leyes de Colorado contra el acoso o la intimidación. Las amenazas criminales pueden ser un delito menor (misdemeanor) - ["Criminal Threats" - Colorado Law, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/criminal-threats/) - https://youtu.be/_h22-_0ORKM Making a criminal threat involves threatening physical harm, placing another person in fear of imminent serious injury, or making a credible stalking threat. Criminal threats may be a violation of Colorado's laws against stalking or menacing. Criminal threats can be a misdemeanor or felony offense, depending on the nature of the threat and whether - [Leyes, penas y defensas de Colorado sobre "pornografía infantil"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/pornografia-infantil/) - Estatutos Revisados de Colorado 18-6-403 prohíbe la posesión, distribución, o producción de pornografía infantil. Este es un delito grave (felony), y una condena puede requerir registro como delincuente sexual y programas de tratamiento obligatorios. Las directrices de tratamiento son establecidas por la Junta de Gestión de Delincuentes Sexuales de Colorado (SOMB) y pueden ser muy - [Colorado "Child Pornography" Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/child-pornography/) - https://youtu.be/vcWwXPOb9NQ Colorado Revised Statutes 18-6-403 prohibits the possession, distribution, or production of child pornography. This is a felony offense, and a conviction may require registration as a sex offender and mandatory treatment programs. The treatment guidelines are established by the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and can be very intrusive, requiring offenders to undergo - [18-18-405 CRS - Leyes de Colorado sobre "Venta de Sustancias Controladas"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/ventas-de-drogas/) - Es un delito en Colorado vender, fabricar o dispensar una sustancia controlada, o poseer una sustancia controlada con la intención de venderla, a menos que esté autorizado por la ley para hacerlo. La venta y la posesión con intención de vender suelen ser delitos graves en Colorado, dependiendo de la sustancia y la cantidad vendida - [18-18-405 CRS - Sale of a Controlled Substance - Colorado Law](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/drug-sales/) - https://youtu.be/SE6bxGGvlMU It is a crime in Colorado to sell, manufacture or dispense a controlled substance, or to possess a controlled substance with the intent to sell it, unless you are authorized by law to do so. Sale and possession with intent to sell are usually Colorado felonies, depending on the substance and the amount sold - ["Intento de asesinato" - Ley de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/intento-de-asesinato/) - El intento de asesinato en Colorado es intentar - y fallar - en matar a un ser humano. El intento de asesinato en primer grado es un delito grave de clase 2 castigado con hasta 48 años de prisión. El intento de asesinato en segundo grado es un delito grave de clase 3 castigado con hasta 32 años - ["Attempted Murder" - Colorado Law, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/attempted-murder/) - Attempted murder in Colorado is trying and failing to kill a human being. Depending on the degree, attempted murder carries up to 48 years in prison. - [Leyes, penalidades y mejores defensas de Colorado "Cocaína"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/cocaina/) - La ley de Colorado considera un delito poseer, usar, estar bajo la influencia de, vender o traficar cocaína. La simple posesión o uso de cocaína es un delito menor, mientras que todas las ventas y delitos de tráfico son delitos graves. Esta tabla ilustra las penas para los diversos delitos relacionados con la cocaína: Delito - [Colorado "Cocaine" Laws - Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/cocaine/) - https://youtu.be/_0OfXq7A0ic Colorado law makes it a crime to possess, use, be under the influence of, sell, or traffic cocaine. Simple possession or use of cocaine is a misdemeanor, while all sales and trafficking offenses are felonies. This chart illustrates the penalties for the various cocaine-related offenses: Cocaine crime in Colorado Penalties (generally) Use (CRS 18-18-404) - [Leyes, penalidades y defensas de Colorado sobre el "crimen de pandillas"](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/crimenes-de-pandillas/) - La ley de Colorado no incrementa las penas criminales por delitos relacionados con pandillas. Sin embargo, sus afiliaciones a pandillas pueden hacer que los tribunales impongan una pena de prisión en el extremo superior del rango de sanciones. Además, la naturaleza criminal de las pandillas hace que sus miembros sean vulnerables a cargos de extorsión - [Colorado "Gang Crime" Laws, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/gang-crimes/) - Colorado law does not increase criminal sentences for gang-related offenses. However, gang affiliations can be an aggravating sentencing factor in some cases. - [Leyes, penas y defensas de Colorado sobre la metanfetamina](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/metanfetamina/) - Metanfetamina es una sustancia controlada de la Lista II que es ilegal en todo Colorado. Según CRS § 18-18-403.5, la posesión de 4 gramos o menos de metanfetamina es un delito menor de drogas de nivel 1 usualmente castigado con libertad condicional. Vender o fabricar metanfetamina es siempre un delito grave de drogas que conlleva - [Methamphetamine - Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/methamphetamine/) - https://youtu.be/4ia1EZ8jPi0 Methamphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance that is illegal throughout Colorado. Under CRS § 18-18-403.5, possession of 4 grams or less of methamphetamine is a level 1 drug misdemeanor usually punishable by probation. Selling or manufacturing meth is always a drug felony that carries prison time. But there are several possible defenses - including - [Ley de Hurto Menor de Colorado (Hurto) - § 18-4-401 (2)(b) CRS](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/robo/robo-menor/) - Los Estatutos Revisados de Colorado § 18-4-401(2)(b) definen el delito de hurto menor (también llamado hurto simple) como el robo intencional de propiedad valorada en menos de $300.00. Este es un delito menor que puede ser castigado con hasta 10 días de cárcel y/o una multa de hasta $300, así como una orden judicial para - [Petty Theft (Larceny)- Colorado Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/theft/petty-theft/) - https://youtu.be/bWlvDcm_gYg Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-4-401(2)(b) defines the crime of petty theft (also called petty larceny) as intentionally stealing property valued at less than $300.00. This is a petty offense that can be punished by up to 10 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $300 as well as a court order to make - [Leyes de Colorado sobre el uso, posesión o venta de codeína](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/codeina/) - La ley de Colorado considera un delito consumir o poseer codeína sin una receta válida; y participar en la fabricación, transporte o venta en el mercado negro de codeína. En este artículo, nuestros abogados de defensa legal en Denver Colorado discutirán: 1. ¿Qué es la codeína? 2. El uso, posesión o venta no autorizados de - [Colorado's "Codeine" Laws - Use, Possession or Sale](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/codeine/) - Colorado law makes it a crime to consume or possess codeine without a valid prescription; and to engage in the black market manufacture, transportation or sale of codeine. In this article, our Denver Colorado legal defense lawyers will discuss: 1. What is Codeine? 2. The Unauthorized Use, Possession or Sale of Codeine in Colorado 3. Unlawful use - [Leyes y penas por hurtos en Colorado - CRS 18-4-406](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/hurto/) - CRS § 18-4-406 es la ley de Colorado que convierte el hurto en un delito. El tribunal puede presumir que tu intención era robar si ocultaste la mercancía no comprada. - ["Shoplifting" Laws & Penalties in Colorado - CRS § 18-4-406](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/shoplifting/) - CRS § 18-4-406 is the Colorado law that makes shoplifting a crime. The court can presume you intended to steal if you concealed the unpurchased merchandise. - [CRS 42-4-1602 - Hit & Run Involving Property Damage](https://cldg.legal/shouselaw.com/co/defense/crimes-by-code-section/42-4-1602/) - Colorado Revised Statute 42-4-1602 CRS imposes a duty to stop on drivers involved in an accident that causes damage to one or more vehicles. If the collision occurred on a traveled road, the drivers also have a duty to move the cars to a safe place with no oncoming traffic if possible. Drivers who fail - [Colorado Hit & Run - Huyendo de la Escena de un Accidente](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/dar-y-huir/) - En Colorado, cometes un delito de fuga si huyes de un accidente sin proporcionar tu información a las otras partes, prestar ayuda y reportar el accidente. - [Colorado "Hit & Run" - Laws, Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/hit-and-run/) - In Colorado, you commit hit and run if you flee an accident without providing your information to the other parties, rendering aid, and reporting the accident. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre Prostitución y Solicitación - CRS 18-7-201](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/prostitucion/) - Estatuto Revisado de Colorado § 18-7-201 establece como delito cometer prostitución, que es el intercambio de actos sexuales por pago. Simplemente ofrecer o aceptar cometer prostitución es ilegal incluso si no hubo sexo y no se realizó ningún pago. La prostitución es generalmente una falta menor, con multas de hasta $300 y/o hasta 10 días - [Colorado's Prostitution & Solicitation Laws - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/prostitution/) - Colorado Revised Statute § 18-7-201 makes prostitution (trading sex for money) a petty offense, carrying up to $300 in fines and/or up to 10 days in jail. - [Leyes de Colorado sobre la Ecstasy (Molly o MDMA)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/leyes/extasis/) - La ley de Colorado considera un delito menor consumir MDMA (éxtasis) o poseer hasta 4 gramos de la droga para uso personal. Pero es automáticamente un delito grave de drogas vender, fabricar o distribuir cualquier cantidad de éxtasis. Y a mayor cantidad de éxtasis, más severa es la condena de prisión. A continuación, nuestros abogados - ["Ecstasy" (MDMA) - The Laws & Penalties in Colorado](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/laws/ecstasy/) - https://youtu.be/H95xR7cVg4I Colorado law makes it a misdemeanor to consume MDMA (ecstasy) or to possess up to 4 grams of the drug for personal use. But it is an automatic drug felony to sell, make, or distribute any amount of ecstasy. And the higher the quantity of ecstasy, the harsher the prison sentence. Below, our Denver - ["Structured Settlements" in Nevada Personal Injury Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/structured-settlements/) - In Nevada, a structured settlement in a personal injury case is an amount paid to you over a period of time, rather than all at once like a lump-sum. - [Injured on the UNLV campus? How to file a lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/unlv-injury-lawsuit/) - If you are injured in an accident at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, you may be able to sue the university and other responsible parties for negligence. - [NRS § 484B.653 - "Reckless Driving" Laws in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-653-reckless-driving/) - https://youtu.be/9q4bnWMdJXU NRS § 484B.653 defines reckless driving in Nevada as operating a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Examples may include: going significantly over the speed limit ignoring traffic control devices, such as running red lights hitting medians and shoulders while driving or making U-turns swiftly overtaking vehicles - [Nevada's "Personal Injury Laws" A-to-Z](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/laws/) - Nevada personal injury law allows accident victims to sue all the at-fault parties for compensatory damages to cover their medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other out-of-pocket costs. Even if you were half to blame, you still may be eligible for a settlement under Nevada's comparative negligence laws. If you have been injured - [Injured at a Las Vegas Restaurant? How to bring a lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/restaurant-injury-lawsuit/) - If you were injured at a restaurant, you may bring a personal injury lawsuit against the owners and/or a third-party supplier of food, fixtures, or security. - [Nevada Construction Injury Laws - How to Bring a Claim](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/construction-injury-lawsuit/) - 1. Who pays if I was injured in a construction accident in Nevada? Nevada construction workers who get injured on the job can generally file for workers' compensation benefits with their employer. Depending on the employee's specific injuries, the construction company's workers' comp insurer may pay for: medical treatment and chiropractic care; temporary disability; permanent - [Lake Mead "Boating" Accidents & Injuries](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/lake-mead-boating-accident-lawsuit/) - Boating accidents are common on Nevada's Lake Mead, which has been ranked the deadliest national park in the U.S.1 Depending on the situation, the injured party may be able to bring negligence or strict liability claims for: doctor's bills, lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, wrongful death and/or punitive damages (if the wrongdoer - [Mesothelioma Lawsuits in Nevada – Do I have a case?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/asbestos-lawsuit/) - If you live in Nevada and were diagnosed with mesothelioma or other asbestos diseases, you may be entitled to financial compensation for medical bills and more. - [Assaulted by security at a Vegas nightclub? How to file a lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/assaulted-at-nightclub/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYcT0qH756M If you got beaten up or assaulted by bouncers at a Las Vegas nightclub, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit alleging negligence, battery, and possibly other claims. Depending on the extent of the injuries, Nevada law allows for punitive damages in addition to compensatory damages for: medical bills, lost wages, loss of future - [Lawsuits for a "Traumatic Brain Injury" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/brain-injury-lawsuit/) - If you sustained traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) from an accident in Nevada, you may be able to recover compensatory damages for medical expenses and more. - [Injured at a Concert in Las Vegas? How to Bring a Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/concert-injury-lawsuit/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQGQWESoNVY Patrons injured at a Nevada concert may have grounds to file a lawsuit to recover compensatory damages. Parties potentially liable for the injuries may include the promoter, facility owner, musical act, security company, food or merchandising vendor or even another concertgoer. Common causes of injuries at Nevada concerts include: Violations of Nevada's assault and battery - [Nevada Laws re Roller Coaster Accidents & Lawsuits](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/amusement-park-accident-lawsuit/roller-coasters/) - If you are injured on or by roller coasters in Nevada, you may file a negligence lawsuit for money damages against the owners and operators. - [NRS § 200.485 - Domestic Violence - Las Vegas Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-485-battery-domestic-violence/) - NRS § 200.485 defines battery domestic violence as inflicting unlawful physical force against current or former romantic partners or certain family members. - ["Life Care Plans" in Las Vegas Personal Injury Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/life-care-plan/) - A life care plan is a detailed report that sets forth current and anticipated future costs of medical bills, lost earning capacity and other expenses following a serious injury. The report is often used in a Nevada personal injury case to show the compensatory damages caused by another party's negligence or other wrongful act. Costs illustrated - ["Rental Car Accidents" in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/car-accident/rental-car/) - If you are a victim of a rental car accident in Nevada, you can file negligence lawsuits against the driver as well as the rental car company. Even if you were partly to blame, you are still eligible for a payout as long as you were no more than 50% at fault. The most important thing - ["3rd DUI" in Nevada - A Game Plan for Fighting It](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/3rd-offense/) - In Nevada, a 3rd DUI in 7 years is a category B felony. If convicted, you face a mandatory 1 to 6 years in state prison and fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. - [Penal Code § 21810 PC - Possession of "Brass Knuckles" - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/21810/) - California Penal Code § 21810 PC makes it a crime to manufacture, import, sell, give, lend, or possess brass knuckles. This can be a misdemeanor or felony. - [“Collision Insurance” in Nevada - What does it cover?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/car-insurance/comprehensive-insurance-coverage/) - https://youtu.be/lRP29w38k7g Collision insurance covers your car repair bills after an accident in Nevada. If your car is “totaled,” the policy covers the vehicle's fair market value. It applies regardless of which driver is at fault. Collision insurance policies are optional in Nevada. However, experts generally recommend purchasing one if the value of your vehicle exceeds - ["Subrogation" in Nevada Injury Cases - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/subrogation/) - If you are injured in an accident in Nevada, subrogation laws prevent you from a double financial recovery from your insurance company and the at-fault party. - [Drowning Accident Lawsuits in Las Vegas - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/drowning-accident-lawyer/) - Our Nevada personal injury lawyers negotiate with insurers and property owners to ensure drowning victims and their families get the compensation they deserve. - ["Assumption of the Risk" - The Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/assumption-of-risk/) - https://youtu.be/BEZGgWMHplA Assumption of the risk is a legal defense that shifts the liability for an injury to a person who voluntarily engages in a potentially dangerous activity. Under Nevada law, a person assumes the risk of injury when he or she: Has actual knowledge of the risk involved in the conduct or activity; Fully appreciates - [Lawsuits for Water Park & Water Slide Injuries in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/waterpark-accident-lawsuit/) - https://youtu.be/GKW_oVvCDgs If you are injured at a water park in Nevada, you can sue the owners and operators for money damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common accidents at Las Vegas water parks include slip-and-falls, drowning, infections from contaminated water, and food poisoning. Children, in particular, are prone to serious - [I was injured on a Go-Kart in Nevada. Can I file a lawsuit?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/go-kart-injuries/) - People injured in a Go-Kart accident in Nevada may be able to file a lawsuit against the track's owner, operator, employees or the manufacturer of the device. In Nevada, compensatory damages for go-kart accidents can include: Payment of medical bills, Lost wages, Pain and suffering, or even Damages for wrongful death. Prevailing in a go-kart accident lawsuit can be difficult - [Dog Leash Laws in Las Vegas, NV - A Rundown of the Rules](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/dog-leash-laws/) - https://youtu.be/CSiK7j8xuoU Dogs in Las Vegas are generally required to be leashed when out in public unless they are in a dog park. In Clark County, a leash law violation can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, carrying a maximum of 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. In this article, our Nevada personal injury attorneys discuss - [Nevada Law on "Strict liability" in Personal Injury Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/strict-liability/) - Companies that make, distribute, or sell products are strictly liability for harm they cause. This means you do not need to prove the defendant's negligence. - [Las Vegas Wrongful Birth Lawyer - Guidance for Victims](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/wrongful-birth-lawsuit/) - Wrongful birth in Nevada is a medical malpractice claim that you bring against your doctor for allowing or causing your baby to be born with a disability. - [The "Age of Consent" in Nevada - A Guide to What It Means](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-364-age-of-consent/) - Nevada's age of consent is 16 years old. Therefore minors below 16 are legally incapable of consenting to sex unless the Romeo & Juliet exception applies. - ["Ammunition" Laws in Nevada (NRS 202.273)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-273-ammunition/) - You do not need a permit or background check to purchase ammunition in Nevada. However, state law under NRS 202.273 largely prohibits making or selling metal-penetrating bullets. In this article, our Las Vegas firearms attorneys will address the following key issues regarding ammunition laws in Nevada. 1. Unlawful Ammo 2. Background Checks 3. Age Limits - [NRS § 200.400 - Battery with Intent to Commit a Crime - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-400-battery-with-intent-to-commit-a-crime/) - NRS 200.400 is the Nevada law making it a felony to commit battery with the intention to rob, rape, maim, kill, or steal more than $1,200. Penalties range from two years to life in prison. It makes no difference if the defendant fails to steal or injure anyone. In this article, our Las Vegas criminal - [Can I get a DUI in Nevada if I was sleeping in my car?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/sleeping-in-car/) - https://youtu.be/b4fWVTCpR2Q An intoxicated person who sleeps in a parked car can be convicted of DUI in Nevada if they have the car keys in the ignition. It does not matter that the person was not actually driving. In this article, our Las Vegas DUI attorneys discuss “sleeping under the influence in a vehicle.” Continue reading - ["SCRAM Devices" in Las Vegas, Nevada DUI cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/scram-device/) - Nevada judges require you to wear SCRAM alcohol-detection devices in certain felony and repeat DUI cases as a condition of probation. - [DUI of Marijuana - The Laws & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/dui-of-marijuana/) - Recreational marijuana use is lawful in Nevada for adults 21+. Still, DUI of marijuana is still a crime and is treated much the same as DUI of alcohol. - ["Driver's License Revocations" in Nevada DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/license-revocation/) - Losing your driving privileges is one of the most dreaded consequences of a DUI case. The Nevada DMV imposes a 185-day license revocation for a first-time DUI. - [DUI of Methamphetamine - Laws & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/dui-of-methamphetamine/) - https://youtu.be/i5vxI8Qy6Bg Nevada DUI laws prohibit driving under the influence of methamphetamine. Even if the driver is not impaired, operating a motor vehicle with a blood meth level of 100 nanograms per ml qualifies as drugged driving. A first-time offense of DUI of meth with no serious injuries is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to $1,000 in - [The “DMV Hearing” in Nevada DUI Cases - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/dmv-hearing/) - After a Nevada DUI arrest, you are entitled to a DMV hearing to fight to keep your driver's license. The DMV hearing is separate from your criminal case. - ["Intoxication" a Defense to Criminal Charges in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/legal-defenses/intoxication/) - It may surprise you to learn that being drunk or high is not an excuse for committing a crime in Nevada – even if you were so out of it you didn't know what you were doing. Voluntary intoxication is not a defense for most crimes in Nevada. However, it may reduce charges for specific - [72-Hour Hearings in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/72-hour-hearings/) - https://youtu.be/I16UzwmQp_U Seventy-two-hour hearings in Nevada are where courts arraign defendants who are still in jail three judicial days after their arrest. Also called the "initial appearance," 72-hour hearings are also where defendants or their criminal defense lawyers can ask the judge to lower the bail amount or grant O.R. release. Defendants who bail out before - [§ 11364 HS - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/health-and-safety-code/11364/) - California Health & Safety Code § 11364(a) HS makes it a misdemeanor to possess drug paraphernalia, with penalties of up to six months in jail and/or $1,000. - [NRS § 176A.850 - Discharge from Probation in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/176a-850-discharge-from-probation/) - If you complete probation in Nevada, you get honorably discharged. Failing to satisfy the terms and conditions of probation results in a dishonorable discharge. - [Nevada Self-Defense Laws - When can I use force?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/legal-defenses/self-defense/) - https://youtu.be/jhlYcK1xW-E In Nevada, you are allowed to use force in self-defense if you reasonably believe that an aggressor poses an immediate threat of harm, and you use only the force necessary to repel the aggressor's threat. Self-defense can often serve as a valid legal defense against such charges as assault and battery, battery domestic violence, - [I was injured at a Las Vegas nightclub. Can I file a lawsuit?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/nightclub-injury-lawsuit/) - If you were injured at a Las Vegas nightclub, you may have grounds to sue the club to recover damages such as medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. - [Lawsuits for Injuries at Las Vegas Gyms & Fitness Centers](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/premises-liability/gym-injury-lawsuit/) - In Las Vegas, you may recover money for injuries sustained at a fitness center or gym. Damages may include medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. - [Delitos de Clase 2 en Arizona](https://cldg.legal/es/az/defensa/leyes/delito_menor/clase-2/) - Los delitos menores de clase 2 son una categoría de delitos menores en Arizona que conllevan hasta 4 meses de cárcel y $750 en multas, aunque las multas pueden aumentar con recargos. También puede haber libertad condicional y otras sanciones, incluyendo consecuencias colaterales, servicio comunitario y pago de restitución. 1. ¿Qué es un delito menor - [NRS § 484B.657 - "Vehicular Manslaughter" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-657-vehicular-manslaughter/) - Under NRS § 484B.657, vehicular manslaughter is when a driver proximately causes another's death through an act or omission that constitutes simple negligence. - [Class 2 Misdemeanor Crimes in Arizona](https://cldg.legal/az/defense/laws/misdemeanor/class-2/) - Class 2 misdemeanors are a category of misdemeanor crimes in Arizona that carry up to 4 months of jail time and $750 in fines, although the fines can increase with surcharges. There may be probation and other penalties, as well, including collateral consequences, community service, and paying restitution. 1. What is a Class 2 misdemeanor - [Wet Reckless vs. DUI - Is a "Wet Reckless" really better than a DUI, and why?](https://cldg.legal/ca/dui/plea-bargains/wet-reckless/) - Wet reckless is the reckless driving crime that California prosecutors can reduce a misdemeanor DUI charge down to as part of a plea agreement. - [Hit by a DUI Driver? How to Sue for Money Damages](https://cldg.legal/ca/personal-injury/car-accident/hit-by-dui-driver-lawsuit/) - If you are hit by a drunk driver, you can sue for damages. The perpetrator does not need to be convicted of a DUI before a civil lawsuit can be filed. - [ARS § 13-1204 - Asalto agravado - Ley y penas de Arizona](https://cldg.legal/es/az/defensa/leyes/agresion/agresion-agravada/) - ARS § 13-1204 es el estatuto de Arizona que define el delito de asalto agravado. Usted comete este delito si agrede a otra persona y lo hace por medio de ciertos factores agravantes (como asalto con un arma mortal o agredir a alguien y causar una lesión física grave). El delito generalmente se acusa como - [ARS § 13-1204 – Aggravated Assault - Arizona Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/az/defense/laws/assault/aggravated-assault/) - ARS § 13-1204 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of aggravated assault. You commit this offense if you assault another person and do so by means of certain aggravating factors (such as assault with a deadly weapon or assaulting someone and causing serious physical injury). The offense is generally charged as a Class - [ARS § 13-1406 - Agresión sexual (violación) - Ley y penas de Arizona](https://cldg.legal/es/az/defensa/leyes/agresion/agresion-sexual/) - ARS § 13-1406 es el estatuto de Arizona que define el delito de agresión sexual (violación). Una persona comete este delito al participar intencional y conscientemente en relaciones sexuales o contacto sexual oral con otra persona sin el consentimiento de esa persona. La violación de la ley se acusa como un delito grave de Clase - [ARS § 13-1406 – Sexual Assault (Rape) – Arizona Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/az/defense/laws/assault/sexual-assault/) - ARS § 13-1406 is the Arizona statute that defines the crime of sexual assault (rape). A person commits this offense by intentionally and knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with another person without that person's consent. A violation of the law is charged as a Class 2 felony and a conviction can - ["Felony DUI" in Nevada - The 4 Ways It Can Happen](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/felony-dui/) - DUI in Nevada is often a misdemeanor, but it can be a felony if you have prior DUIs or cause a serious crash. Penalties are 1 to 6 years in prison and $5,000. - ["Felon with a Firearm" - Law & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felon-with-a-firearm/) - NRS § 202.360 prohibits people with felony convictions from having guns for life. This is a category B felony, carrying 1 to 6 years in prison and up to $5,000. - [How do I get a felony reduced to a misdemeanor in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/post-conviction/reduce-felony-to-misdemeanor/) - It is possible to get a felony conviction reduced to a misdemeanor in Nevada, but only if the terms of the original plea bargain specifically provide for this upon successful completion of the sentence. Otherwise, unlike in some other states, no procedural rule in Nevada allows a judge to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor - [What is a "joinder" of criminal cases in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/joinder-of-co-conspirators/) - Joinder is when two or more criminal charges or co-conspirators are combined into one criminal case in Nevada. Joinder is often harmful to defendants. - [Does Nevada law require me to register my firearms?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/gun-registration/) - Nevada does not require licenses, mandatory waiting periods or registration in order to purchase firearms. Federal law, however, requires licensed firearms dealers to run a background check on prospective purchasers. Dealers may not sell guns to: felons, domestic violence misdemeanants, people adjudicated mentally ill, drug addicts, and fugitives, among others Nevada recently passed a law - [Gun Laws for Juveniles in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/juvenile-gun-laws/) - With some exceptions, minors under 18 years old may not possess firearms in Nevada without their parent or guardian accompanying them. - ["Alternative Sentencing" in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/alternative-sentencing/) - Alternative sentencing in Nevada is when the judge suspends your jail sentence on the condition that you abide by various terms, such as completing rehabilitation, doing community service, and paying restitution. State statutes permit judges to grant alternative sentencing in many misdemeanor and some felony cases. In this article, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys - [Nevada's Law on "Joint and Several Liability"](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/joint-and-several-liability/) - Joint and several liability is a legal concept under which defendants who commit a wrongful act can each be held individually liable for 100% of your injuries. - ["Invasion of Privacy" Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/invasion-of-privacy/) - Under Nevada law, invasion of privacy is defined as the intrusion into a person's personal life without just cause. Victims may sue for money damages. - ["Negligent Entrustment" of a Motor Vehicle - Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/negligence/negligent-entrustment/) - You can sue a person or company for negligent entrustment in Nevada if they were vicariously liable for someone else harming you with a car, a gun, or other object that they were unqualified or incapable of using safely. Examples of negligent entrustment include: Parents allowing their minor child to drive their SUV without supervision, - ["Loss of Consortium" in Nevada - What is it & how do I sue?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/damages/loss-of-consortium/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMAtmGobLno Nevada law allows you to sue for “loss of consortium” following a wrongful injury to your spouse or registered domestic partner. Consortium refers to the companionship, moral support or intimacy enjoyed by married couples and registered partners. A “loss of consortium” cause of action is similar in many respects to a Nevada wrongful death case. - [When are parents in Nevada liable for their children's acts?](https://cldg.legal/nv/personal-injury/vicarious-liability/parental-liability/) - Nevada's parental responsibility law subjects parents to "vicarious liability" of up to $10,000 for damage/injuries inflicted by their kids' willful misconduct - [Las Vegas, Nevada Drug Laws & Penalties (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/drug-laws/) - Nevada law forbids possessing, making, or selling controlled substances. Exceptions are that adults 21+ may possess 2.5 oz. or less of marijuana while at home. - [Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/possession-of-drugs-for-sale/) - NRS § 453.337 and NRS § 453.338 are the Nevada drug laws that make it "unlawful for a person to possess for the purpose of sale any controlled substance." - [NRS § 453.322 - Manufacturing a Controlled Substance in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/453-322-drug-manufacturing/) - Nevada NRS § 453.322 makes it a category B felony to manufacture controlled substances or possess drug-making chemicals with the intent to do so. A conviction is punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000. The maximum prison term increases to 20 years if you cause a fire or - [NRS § 453.321 - Transportation of Controlled Substance - Nevada Law / Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/453-321-drug-transportation/) - https://youtu.be/XvSAC1vbQeg Nevada NRS § 453.321 makes it a criminal offense to "import, transport, sell, exchange, barter, supply, prescribe, dispense, give away or administer a controlled or counterfeit substance." Transportation of a controlled substance is a crime in Nevada that is punished just as harshly as selling drugs. That said, judges can grant probation instead of - [Arrested at a pool party in Las Vegas? Advice from a defense lawyer](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/arrested-at-a-pool-party/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRueyXnSLzEfIEPh6_k0ryzcIZ-UlFS4 It's pool party season here in Las Vegas. It also means security guards patting down patrons at the entrances and finding drugs - leading to detentions and prosecutions. Patrons that make it through the checkpoint are watched like hawks by security for any alcohol-fueled nudity, sex acts, or fights - leading to more Las - [Nevada Laws re "PCP" - Possession, Use, Sales & Trafficking](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/pcp-laws/) - Possession or sale of phencyclidine - more commonly known as PCP - is a felony in Las Vegas and other parts of Nevada. Although technically classified as a hallucinogen, PCP is structurally similar to the anesthetic ketamine. Because it is seldom used medically in the United States and has a high potential for addiction, PCP - [Nevada "Category D" Felonies - Law, Penalties, Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/category-d-felony/) - Category D felonies are the fourth most serious class of felony crimes in Nevada. They carry one to four years in Nevada State Prison and up to $5,000 in fines. - [“Category E Felony” in Nevada - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/category-e-felony/) - Category E felonies are the least serious class of felony crimes in Nevada. A conviction is typically punishable by probation and a suspended sentence. - ["Parole Violation Hearings" in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/parole/) - Parole violations hearings in Nevada are conducted by the Board of Parole Commissioners to decide whether you violated the terms of your early prison release. - [Pre-file Investigations in Las Vegas Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/pre-file-investigation/) - A pre-file investigation in Nevada is when police and prosecutors investigate alleged criminal activity prior to arresting you. If prosecutors find probable cause that a crime occurred, they will file charges. If you know you are under investigation, you can hire criminal defense attorneys to gather favorable evidence and try to persuade prosecutors to drop the case without pressing charges. Below, - [NRS § 202.485 - "Leaving a Child Unattended in Motor Vehicle" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-485-child-unattended-in-vehicle/) - NRS § 202.485 is the Nevada law that prohibits leaving children under eight years old unattended in a car in unsafe conditions. This is a misdemeanor crime. - ["Pre-Prosecution Diversion" in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/pre-prosecution-diversion/) - Pre-prosecution diversion in Nevada permits eligible defendants to complete an educational program in exchange for having their misdemeanor charges dismissed. Pre-prosecution diversion is not available to people accused of: a crime of violence; vehicular manslaughter; DUI; or a minor traffic offense In this article, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys answer frequently asked questions about - [Doctor-Patient Privilege - How It Works in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/doctor-patient-privilege/) - In Nevada, the doctor-patient privilege is outlined in NRS 49.225, which states that: A patient has a privilege to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications among the patient, the patient's doctor or persons who are participating in the diagnosis or treatment under the direction of the doctor, including - [NRS § 200.120 - Justifiable Homicide - The Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-120-justifiable-homicide/) - Under Nevada Revised Statute 200.120, killing someone in lawful self-defense is justifiable homicide. - [Asset Forfeiture in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/179-1164-asset-forfeiture/) - https://youtu.be/e8OVYCbwgOo Nevada asset forfeiture laws allow the government to seize and forfeit your property if it can show that the property was used to carry out a felony, or derived from the proceeds of the felony. Five key things to know are: The reason for asset forfeiture is to punish you for your alleged crimes - [Do I need a "background check" to buy a gun in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/background-checks/) - https://youtu.be/5Fh9PjhKAv8 Both commercial and private gun dealers in Nevada must run universal background checks on purchasers before going through with the gun sale. Background checks may take up to three (3) days. Some of the disqualifications for buying a gun include being either: under 18 (or 21 for handguns); a convicted felon or domestic violence - [The "Marital Privilege" in Nevada – How Does It Work?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/spousal-privilege/) - In Nevada, marital privilege protects spouses from testifying against each other in a legal proceeding unless they choose to do so. - [What happens if I'm deemed a "habitual criminal" in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-010-habitual-criminal-laws/) - Being an habitual offender is a separate Nevada crime carrying hefty penalties - sometimes up to life. The purpose of these laws is to deter repeat offending. - [“Habeas Corpus” in Nevada - Can I get my loved one out?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/post-conviction/habeas-corpus/) - A writ of habeas corpus is a court order requiring a hearing to establish if there is a constitutional basis for confining you following an arrest or conviction. - ["Category B Felonies" in Nevada - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/category-b-felony/) - Category B felonies are the second most serious class of felony crimes in Nevada. A conviction carries a maximum sentence of twenty (20) years in state prison. - [Nevada "Open Carry" Laws - Where Can You Do It?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/open-carry/) - Nevada is an open carry state. This means you are generally allowed to carry openly visible guns while on the Las Vegas Strip and elsewhere across the state. - ["Attorney-Client Privilege" in Nevada - How Does It Work?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/attorney-client-privilege/) - Nevada's attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyers and their clients from being revealed. - ["Gross Misdemeanor" in Nevada - Definition & Sentencing](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/misdemeanor/gross-misdemeanor/) - In Nevada, gross misdemeanors are a class of crimes that are considered more serious than simple misdemeanors, but still less serious than felonies. If convicted of a gross misdemeanor, you will generally face a maximum sentence of up to 364 days in jail and up to $2,000.00 in fines. The Right to a Trial If - [How does a “bail hearing” work in a Nevada criminal case?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/bail/bail-hearing/) - https://youtu.be/LyGStB1prNU?list=PLXRueyXnSLzGMnD5Sk8J_5dQvbD4C7Vxj At a Nevada bail hearing, a judge decides whether to release a person arrested and whose case is still pending, and, if so, under what conditions. Those who do not pose a flight risk or a threat to public safety are more likely to be granted bail or an own recognizance release, with no bail required. In - ["Electronic Monitoring" as a Jail Alternative in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/electronic-monitoring/) - Electronic monitoring is a way Nevada criminal courts can keep you out of jail on bail or a suspended sentence while still supervising your whereabouts. - [Executive Clemency - How to Commute a Nevada Sentence](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/post-conviction/commutation/) - https://youtu.be/Ea7ibln1b3Q A sentence commutation in Nevada is a way to reduce a prisoner's sentence through the state's Pardons Board, while keeping the original conviction in place. Unlike a pardon, commutation only shortens the punishment and requires inmates to demonstrate strong rehabilitation or special circumstances that justify early release. However, the following defendants may be ineligible - ["Plea Bargains" in Nevada - How The System Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/plea-bargains/) - In Nevada, a plea bargain is an agreement between the D.A. and you in which you plead guilty or no contest in exchange for a laxer sentence or dismissal. - ["Stay of Adjudication" in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/stay-of-adjudication/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnCIhZRl1ec A stay of adjudication in Nevada allows eligible defendants to avoid a criminal conviction by completing a diversion program or other court orders, such as paying fines, performing community service, and doing rehab. But if the defendant does not complete the court-ordered requirements, the judge will convict the defendant of the underlying charge without - [“Grand Jury Proceedings” in Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/grand-jury/) - In Nevada, a grand jury is a proceeding convened at the outset of a criminal case to decide if the state has enough evidence to prosecute (indict) a suspect. - ["Early Termination of Probation" in Nevada - How to do it](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/post-conviction/early-termination-of-probation/) - Judges in Nevada have the discretion to grant an early termination of probation if you've met certain conditions, such as complying with all the terms of probation, - ["Consent" as a Defense in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/legal-defenses/consent/) - An effective defense to many Nevada criminal charges is that the victim consented to the alleged criminal behavior. For example, it is a defense to a rape charge that the accuser consented to the sexual intercourse. Below, our Nevada criminal defense lawyers answer legal questions about the defense of consent in Nevada. Continue reading to - ["Felony" Crimes in Nevada - Law, Sentencing, Record Seals](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/felony/) - In Nevada, a felony is a crime carrying one year or longer in state prison. There are five types of felonies, and they are all more serious than misdemeanors. - [The "Arraignment Hearing" in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/arraignment/) - https://youtu.be/Jf7KId0Bfbs The arraignment hearing is the initial court proceeding in a Nevada criminal case. At the hearing, the court notifies you of the charges against you and you enter a plea (of guilty, not guilty or no contest). You must attend in person unless you have an attorney appearing on your behalf. Here are five - [How “Bail” Works in Las Vegas, Nevada - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/bail/) - The bail process in Nevada is simple. If you cannot afford to pay the full amount of the bail, you can hire a bondsman for a set rate of 15% of the bail amount. - ["No Contest" Pleas in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/plea-bargains/no-contest-plea/) - https://youtu.be/2_-UcCDgB-M "No contest" pleas in Nevada are an alternative to guilty pleas. As with guilty pleas, defendants who plead "no contest" do not fight the charges. But unlike guilty pleas, no contest pleas are not an admission of guilt. Defendants in Nevada typically plead "no contest" as part of a plea bargain. However, the charges - ["Motion to Withdraw a Plea" in Nevada - How To Do It](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/plea-bargains/withrawing-plea/) - Learn how to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea in Nevada, what the grounds are, and how our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys can assist in your case. - [Nevada "Insanity" Law & Other Mental Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/criminal-defenses/insanity/) - There are some crimes in Nevada that you are not liable for if you are insane or intoxicated at the time. However, Las Vegas courts have a very narrow standard for determining mental incapacity, so it is important you retain counsel to help craft a workable defense strategy. The following flowchart summarizes the process of - [A Guide to "Preliminary Hearings" in Nevada Criminal Court](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/preliminary-hearing/) - A preliminary hearing is a Nevada court proceeding in felony and gross misdemeanor cases where the judge decides if there is enough evidence to prosecute you. - ["48-Hour Hearings" in Nevada - A Defense Lawyer Explains](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/48-hour-hearings/) - https://youtu.be/rm4C5bx5BG4 Forty-eight-hour hearings in Nevada are hearings in which judges review whether there is sufficient probable cause to continue detaining criminal suspects for two judicial days after their arrest. Defendants do not attend these hearings, which are held in the judge's chambers. Defendants who have not bailed out after their 48-hour hearing will then be arraigned at a 72-hour hearing, which - ["PTSD" as a Defense Strategy in Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/legal-defenses/ptsd/) - What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event, such as combat or sexual assault. In order to be diagnosed with PTSD, an adult must exhibit all of the following for at least one month: One or more “re-experiencing” - [“Misdemeanors” in Nevada – Law, Penalties & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/misdemeanor/) - In Nevada, a misdemeanor is a crime punishable by up to six months in jail and up to $1,000 in fines. A standard misdemeanor is the least serious offense. - ["Substantial Bodily Harm" & Nevada Criminal Sentencing](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/0-060-substantial-bodily-harm/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRueyXnSLzEdS3Vac-z2kNezWMPvx-FT Nevada Revised Statutes § 0.060 defines "substantial bodily harm" as a physical injury that carries a high probability of death, results in severe, long-term disfigurement, organ damage or loss of a bodily function, or causes protracted physical pain. Inflicting substantial bodily harm on a victim can lead to more serious felony penalties. Prosecutors have to - [Nevada “Probation Revocation Hearing” - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/probation/probation-violation-hearing/) - If you are accused of violating your probation conditions in Nevada, you may have a probation revocation hearing. If you lose, you may be ordered to jail. - [“Switchblade” Laws in Nevada – Am I allowed to carry one?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/knife-laws/switchblades/) - Legal discussion of Nevada switchblade laws, including open carry, conceal carry, carrying at schools, and brandishing in a threatening manner. - [How does a fugitive get extradited out of Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/extradition/from-nevada/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRueyXnSLzG4KAw934cJw-zEuffUExwA Extradition "from" Nevada is the legal process in which: law enforcement detains you here in Nevada for being a fugitive of another state, and then holds you to be picked up and brought to that state to answer for the criminal charges. Extradition is a complex process because it requires coordination between police agencies across - [Nevada Entrapment Laws - Can it get my case dismissed?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/legal-defenses/entrapment/) - Nevada law prohibits entrapment, which is when police lure or trick you into committing a crime that you had no prior intentions of committing. - ["Ineffective Assistance of Counsel" - The Law in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/appeals/ineffective-assistance-of-counsel/) - Claiming ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC) can get your guilty plea, guilty verdict or sentence reversed in Nevada. However, the IAC must be very serious. - ["Jury Trial" in a Las Vegas Criminal Case - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/jury-trial/) - A Nevada criminal jury trial is where a group of six to 12 local citizens unanimously determine based on the evidence presented whether the defendant is guilty. - ["Sentencing Hearings" in Nevada - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/) - Sentencing hearings are usually the last stage in a Nevada criminal case if you have been convicted. The judge will decide custody, fines and any other terms. - ["Prosecutorial Misconduct" in Nevada - A Guide to The Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/appeals/prosecutorial-misconduct/) - https://youtu.be/SC55Fw4GORo Prosecutorial misconduct in Nevada criminal cases occurs when prosecutors "prejudice" a defendant's right to a fair trial by violating legal or ethical rules. Common examples of misconduct by prosecutors include: Asserting facts not in evidence, offering inadmissible evidence, or withholding evidence favorable to the defendant, Making inflammatory remarks or commenting on a defendant's decision - ["Trials" in Nevada DUI Cases - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/trial/) - Discussion of what happens in Nevada DUI trials from the arrest and arraignment through plea negotiations and criminal trial to sentencing and record sealing. - ["Careless Driving" in Nevada - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/plea-bargains/reducing-dui-to-careless-driving/) - https://youtu.be/VBUa3jzLp20 In Nevada, careless driving is a misdemeanor offense defined as driving without giving full attention to the operation of the vehicle. A conviction carries up to 6 months in jail, up to $1,000 in fines, and 6 DMV demerit points. It is common for misdemeanor DUI charges to be reduced to careless driving as - [How do I get a Nevada DUI reduced to reckless driving?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/plea-bargains/reducing-dui-to-reckless-driving/) - A common defense in Nevada DUI cases is to enter a plea in which the DUI charge is reduced to reckless driving, which can be sealed 6 years earlier than DUI. - [How do I get a “restricted license” after a Nevada DUI?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/license-revocation/restricted-license/) - After a DUI in Nevada, you may be able to continue driving during your driver's license revocation with an ignition interlock device in your vehicles. - [NRS § 488.410 - Boating Under the Influence - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/nrs/488-410-boating-under-the-influence/) - https://youtu.be/jEoDdjreddc In Nevada, boating under the influence (BUI) is the crime of operating a watercraft while impaired by drugs or alcohol or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. BUI is usually a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. Here are three key things to know: - [Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) - What's the Nevada DUI limit?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/bac-limit/) - In Nevada, the BAC limit is .08% for adult drivers, .04% for commercial drivers, and .02% for drivers under 21. Driving impaired is also DUI no matter your BAC. - ["DUI Court" - How It Works in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/dui-court/) - https://youtu.be/m9w_hYup3hw DUI Court in Las Vegas is an alternative sentencing "specialty court" that allows DUI defendants suffering from addiction to do rehab instead of jail. Once you finish the program, the court may reduce your driving under the influence charge to a less serious offense. Here are three key things to know: DUI Treatment Court - ["Rising Blood Alcohol" as a defense to a Nevada DUI charge](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/defenses/rising-blood-alcohol/) - "Rising blood alcohol" is a common defense to DUI charges in Nevada. The defendant argues that his BAC was below the legal limit when he was actually driving, even if the BAC was at or above the limit when he later took a blood or breath test, because the alcohol was still absorbing into his - [DUI of Sleeping Pills in Nevada - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/dui-of-sleeping-pills/) - Las Vegas DUI laws do not just pertain to drinking alcohol and driving, or driving under the influence of illicit drugs. You can also be charged with DUI in Nevada for operating a vehicle after having taken legal sleep medication such as Ambien and Lunesta. You can even face charges if you have a lawful - [What if I get a Nevada DUI and I have a commercial license?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/nrs/484c-120-commercial-license-dui/) - https://youtu.be/msplyJ1FORQ If you are a truck or bus driver in Nevada, you face commercial DUI charges for driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04% or higher. This is a much stricter drunk driving standard than for non-commercial drivers, who face DUI charges for driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher. Therefore, a - [The “No Driving” Defense to a Nevada DUI Charge](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/defenses/no-driving-defense/) - https://youtu.be/GARORQyqQNg You are not guilty of a driving under the influence (DUI) charge unless you were driving a motor vehicle. In court or during a DUI jury trial, a prosecutor has to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The “no driving defense” is a - [Immigration Consequences of a Nevada DUI Conviction](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/immigration-consequences/) - Driving under the influence is usually not a deportable offense, though there are situations where non-citizens convicted of DUI can face removal from the U.S. - [What if I get a DUI in Nevada but I live out-of-state?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/out-of-state-drivers/) - If you live out of state and pick up a DUI in Nevada, you will face the same penalties as Nevada residents do. For a first offense, this includes up to $1,000 in fines, DUI School, a victim impact panel, and 2 days to 6 months in jail. Moreover, because Nevada is part of the Interstate - [NRS § 484C.110 - DUI of Drugs (DUID) in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/) - In Nevada, you can be charged with DUI of drugs (DUID) if you get caught driving while high on narcotics. DUID is punished the same as a DUI of alcohol. - [The Preliminary Breath Test (PBT) in Nevada DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/breath-test/preliminary-breath-test/) - The "Preliminary Breath Test" is a handheld breath testing device that police use during a roadside DUI investigation to determine whether you are intoxicated. - ["DUI with Child Under 15" in the Car - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/child-in-vehicle/) - In Nevada DUI cases, having a child under 15 in the vehicle is an aggravating factor that may lead to jail time, even for first-offense DUI convictions. - [I picked up a "5th DUI" in Nevada. What happens now?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/what-happens-if-you-get-a-5th-dui-in-nevada/) - A fifth-time DUI within 7 years is a category B felony in Nevada. Penalties include 1 to 6 years in prison, $2,000 to $5,000, and a 3-year license suspension. - ["Necessity" as a Defense in Nevada DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/defenses/necessity/) - In Nevada DUI cases, the necessity defense is where the defendant argues that the act of driving under the influence should be excused because it was necessary due to an emergency situation. If the court or the jury agrees, the DUI charges could be dismissed. Three of the most common scenarios where necessity may excuse - [“2nd DUI” in Las Vegas Nevada - A Roadmap for Beating It](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/2nd-offense/) - A 2nd DUI in Nevada is a misdemeanor carrying 20 days to 6 months in jail, $750 to $1,000 in fines, an alcohol/drug evaluation, and a 1-year license revocation. - ["Cycling Under the Influence" - Is it a crime in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-763-cycling-under-the-influence/) - Operating a bike while intoxicated is not treated as a form of DUI in Nevada. Instead, drunk or drugged cyclists face charges for reckless endangerment (NRS 202.595). Biking under the influence is usually a gross misdemeanor, carrying a maximum of 364 days in jail and/or $2,000 in fines. But reckless endangerment becomes a category C - [Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus in Nevada DUI Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/fst/horizontal-gaze-nystagmus/) - The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) Test is an eye exercise that Nevada police frequently use to determine if a motorist is driving under the influence of alcohol. The results of the test can be a factor in whether you get arrested and charged with DUI. On this page, our Las Vegas DUI Defense attorneys answer - [What happens when a minor under 21 gets a Nevada DUI?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/underage-dui/) - If you are under 21 in Nevada, you commit DUI by driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .02% or higher. It largely carries the same penalties as 21+ DUI. - [“Flying Under the Influence” (FUI) Laws in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/flying-under-the-influence/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz8RrhiAJNc&list=PLXRueyXnSLzEo5YczBUX2k1FgebdTc9c7 Drunk flying can be an even more serious crime than drunk driving. Flying under the influence (FUI) laws in Nevada are largely set forth in Federal Regulations. According to these laws, it is illegal for a person to act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. - [NRS § 484B.550 - Evading Police - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-550-evading-police/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 484B.550 prohibits evading, which is when a driver willfully fails to stop when police signal to stop by a flashing red lamp and siren. - [NRS § 202.290 - Aiming a Gun at a Human Being - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-290-aiming-gun-at-person/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 202.290 makes it a gross misdemeanor to aim a gun at another human being. Penalties are up to $2,000 and/or up to 364 days in jail. - [Infracciones de tráfico de clase A en Colorado (CRS 42-4-1701)](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/infraccion/clase-a/) - Infracciones de tráfico de clase A en Colorado son violaciones de tráfico sancionables con multas de $15 a $100, un recargo, y puntos en el DMV. Dado que son asuntos civiles y no penales, las infracciones de tráfico de clase A no conllevan tiempo en la cárcel. Sin embargo, no pagar la multa provocará la - ["Class A Traffic Infractions" in Colorado - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/infraction/class-a/) - https://youtu.be/OQBbi2e6PRU Class A traffic infractions in Colorado are traffic violations punishable by fines of $15 to $100, a surcharge, and DMV points. Since they are civil and not criminal, class A traffic infractions carry no jail time. However, failure to pay the ticket will trigger a driver's license suspension. Class A traffic infractions can never be - [Nevada Laws for "Urinating in Public" & "Defecating in Public"](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/urinating-in-public/) - Urinating or defecating in public is a misdemeanor throughout Nevada. In Las Vegas, the punishment is $100 to $1,000 in fines and/or up to six months in jail. - [Larceny from a Person - Nevada Law - NRS § 205.270](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-270-taking-property-from-a-person/) - Nevada NRS § 205.270 prohibits larceny from a person, intentionally stealing property from the person of another, without consent and without force or threats. - [Battery on Peace Officer or Protected Person - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-481-battery-on-a-police-officer/) - In Nevada, battery on a protected person is using unlawful force on police, firemen, correction officers, judicial officers or certain state/civilian employees. - [NRS § 33.100 - Violating a Restraining Order - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/33-100-violating-a-restraining-order/) - Violating a domestic violence restraining order is a misdemeanor in Nevada. A first-time conviction carries up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. - [Nevada Gun Laws - Updated for 2026 - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/) - Nevada gun laws allow for the open carry of firearms without the need for a license or registration. However, you must obtain a CCW to carry a concealed weapon. - ["Battery Domestic Violence" Penalties in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-485-battery-domestic-violence/penalties/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWO4Bru2lvU The punishment for violating Nevada domestic violence law varies depending on the case. A first- or second-time offense that involves no deadly weapons, strangulation, or serious injuries carries little jail if any. Otherwise, defendants face years in prison. Continue reading to learn specific sentencing schemes for the Nevada crime of "battery domestic violence" (abbreviated - [NRS § 200.575 - "Stalking" - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-575-stalking/) - NRS § 200.575 is the Nevada law that prohibits stalking, defined as willful conduct that causes another person reasonably to feel frightened or intimidated. Classic examples are following someone on the street or phoning someone repeatedly against the person's wishes. - [NRS § 200.571 - "Harassment" - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-571-harassment/) - In Nevada, harassment is any type of threatening words or conduct. The threats do not have to be immediate to qualify as harassment under NRS § 200.571. - ["Cyberstalking" - Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-575-stalking/cyberstalking/) - In Nevada, cyber-stalking can be prosecuted as a crime when the stalker uses text messages, emails, or other electronic media to harass victims to the point that they reasonably feel frightened for their safety. The offense is prosecuted as a Category C felony and with a sentence of 1 to 5 years in state prison and a fine of up to - [5 Steps to Getting a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/temporary-protective-order/) - https://youtu.be/13gIVqdTiyA A temporary protection order (TPO) in Nevada is a 45-day-long restraining order that courts issue on an emergency basis without holding a hearing. Also called TROs (temporary restraining orders), TPOs are meant to guard against domestic violence, harassment or stalking, workplace harassment, sexual assault (rape), or child abuse. While a TPO is in effect, victims may apply - [Restraining Orders & Guns in Nevada - How The Law Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/gun-laws/restraining-orders/) - In Nevada, NRS 33.0305 prohibits you from acquiring new firearms if you are named in an extended protection order (EPOs). Violating this law is a felony crime. - [Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Las Vegas Nevada Law - NRS § 200.471(2)(b)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-471-2-b-assault-with-a-deadly-weapon/) - In Nevada, assault with a deadly weapon is using a gun, knife or other deadly weapon to strike a victim or place a victim in fear of immediate bodily harm. - [NRS 630.400 - Unauthorized Practice of Medicine - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/630-400-unauthorized-practice-of-medicine/) - https://youtu.be/UIf-Wcugk3w?si=TcCoZI9-nhCTDK3r NRS 630.400 is the Nevada crime that prohibits practicing medicine without a license. The unauthorized practice of medicine is a felony that carries prison and hefty fines even if nobody gets hurt. The law states that: It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Present to the [Nevada State Medical] Board as his or her - [§ 246.3 PC - Negligent Discharge of a Firearm](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/246-3/) - California Penal Code § 246.3 PC prohibits "willfully discharge(ing) a firearm in a grossly negligent manner which could result in injury or death to a person." - [NRS § 202.265 - Weapons at School - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-265-possession-of-weapon-on-school-property/) - NRS § 202.265 prohibits having knives, guns, or other weapons at Nevada schools or childcare facilities. Penalties are up to 364 days in jail and/or $2,000. - [Nevada's "Gang Crime Enhancement" Sentencing Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/193-168-gang-enhancement/) - In Nevada, any felony committed as part of a gang is subject to additional penalties. In some cases, the court may impose an extra twenty years in prison. In this article, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys will address the following key issues regarding Nevada gang enhancements: 1. Elements of NRS 193.168 2. How it Works 3. Probation - [NRS § 205.445 – Defrauding an Innkeeper - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-445-defrauding-an-innkeeper/) - NRS § 205.445 is the Nevada law that prohibits defrauding an innkeeper. You commit this offense by obtaining goods or services from a business establishment (such as a restaurant, gas station or hotel) and then leaving without paying. Defrauding an innkeeper is a category D felony in Nevada if the value of the stolen services - [Aggressive Driving - Nevada Law & Penalties - NRS 484B.650](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-650-aggressive-driving/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP-4fogDyL0&feature=youtu.be Under NRS 484B.650, you can get charged with the crime of "aggressive driving" in Nevada if you do all of the following within the course of one mile: drive above the speed limit create a hazard, and commit other specific driving offenses. The penalties for aggressive driving get progressively harsher with each successive violation. - [What happens if I miss jury duty in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/6-040-failure-to-attend-jury-service/) - If you miss jury duty in Nevada without giving a valid reason, you may be ordered to appear before a judge to explain your absence or face contempt penalties. - [NRS § 202.300 - Nevada Laws for "Aiding a Child to Possess a Gun"](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-300-furnishing-gun-to-minor/) - Nevada Revised Statutes 202.300 makes it a crime to allow a child under 18 to possess a firearm unless they have the permission of their parent or guardian. There are also limited exceptions if the minor is hunting, training, or in the U.S. military. Aiding a child to possess a gun is usually a misdemeanor - [Nevada Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act - NRS 453C.150](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/453c-150-good-samaritan-overdose-acts/) - In 2015, the Nevada legislature passed SB 459, known as the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act (“Act”). The Act prevents you from being prosecuted for many narcotics-related offenses when you seek good-faith medical assistance for yourself or another person for a drug or alcohol overdose or other medical emergency.1 It is set forth in Chapter - [NRS § 624.700 - Contracting Without a License - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/624-700-unlicensed-contractors/) - NRS 624.700 is the Nevada law prohibiting builders from contracting without a license from the Nevada State Contractors Board. A first offense is a misdemeanor. - ["Malicious Prosecution" - Nevada Law - NRS § 199.310](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/199-310-malicious-prosecution/) - Nevada NRS 199.310 defines malicious prosecution as a scenario where you: Act with malicious intent Lack probable cause Cause or attempt to cause an innocent person to be: Arrested, or Prosecuted for a crime he or she did not commit. This offense involves deliberately attempting to use the legal system to harm an innocent person. - [NRS § 7.285 - "Unauthorized Practice of Law" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/7-285-unauthorized-practice-of-law/) - NRS § 7.285 is the Nevada law that prohibits people from practicing law in Nevada if they are not legally authorized to do so. A first offense is a misdemeanor. - [Nevada "Fraudulent Conveyance" Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/fraud/fraudulent-conveyance/) - https://youtu.be/NTXSZy4O1xc In Nevada, a fraudulent conveyance is the transferring of assets for the purpose of keeping creditors from claiming them. The key element of this crime is that you have the intent to defraud your creditors. Making a fraudulent conveyance is a gross misdemeanor, carrying up to 364 days in jail and/or $2,000 plus restitution. - [NRS § 201.085 - Paternity Fraud - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-085-paternity-fraud/) - Taking a fraudulent paternity test - or aiding others take it - is a gross misdemeanor in Nevada (NRS § 201.085) carrying up to 364 days in jail and/or $2,000. - [NRS § 202.280 - Discharging a Firearm in Public - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-280-discharging-firearm-in-public/) - NRS 202.280 prohibits shooting a gun in a public place in Nevada. This is a crime even if nobody sustains injuries from the gunfire. NRS 202.280 violations are typically prosecuted as misdemeanors, carrying up to 6 months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. But this crime can be charged as a category B - [NRS 201.190 - Sex in Public - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-190-sex-acts-in-public/) - NRS 201.190 is the Nevada sex crime law that prohibits adults from having oral and anal sex in public. This statute states: [A] person of full age who commits anal intercourse, cunnilingus or fellatio in public is guilty of a category D felony [in Nevada.] The penalties for violating NRS 201.190 include: 1 - 4 - [NRS § 212.090 - "Escaping from Jail or Prison" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/212-090-escape-from-custody/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaDnKHFy0YQ NRS § 212.090 is the Nevada statute that makes it a crime to escape from jail, prison, community correction facilities, or police custody. The penalties for escape depend on the specific crime for which the prisoner was incarcerated: Underlying charge or conviction Penalties for escaping from incarceration or custody in Nevada Misdemeanor or gross - [Foreclosure Fraud - Nevada Law & Penalties - NRS § 645F.400](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/645f-400-foreclosure-fraud/) - In Nevada, foreclosure fraud occurs when one deliberately deceives homeowners or manipulates the foreclosure process through tactics like forged documents, unauthorized signatures, or false claims of ownership. This type of fraud often involves mortgage servicers or banks wrongfully initiating foreclosure proceedings without proper documentation or legal right to do so, potentially leading to illegal property - [What happens if I don't pay child support or alimony in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-020-failure-to-pay-child-support/) - If you fail to pay court-ordered spousal support (alimony) or child support in Nevada, you can be charged with a crime under § NRS 201.020. - [NRS 202.840 - Nevada "Bomb Threat" Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-840-bomb-threats/) - Under NRS 202.840, knowingly making a false bomb threat in Nevada is a felony. A conviction may carry years in prison, thousands of dollars in fines, and a marred criminal record. But an experienced Nevada criminal defense lawyer may be able to negotiate or litigate a favorable resolution. This article outlines the Nevada offense of - [NRS 212.160 - "Furnishing weapons, intoxicants or drugs to state prisoners" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/212-160-furnishing-contraband-to-prisoner/) - NRS 212.160 is the Nevada law that makes it a category B felony to give state prisoners deadly weapons, explosives, or drugs, which is punishable by one to six years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines. This statute also makes it a gross misdemeanor to give state prisoners alcohol, which carries up to - [Nevada Laws for "Homeowner Association (HOA) Fraud"](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/fraud/hoa-fraud/) - https://youtu.be/c9lEagzgLkg?list=PLXRueyXnSLzGFfO5XFNHTvqBcoBu66Xua Under Nevada law, Homeowners Associations (HOA) Fraud is defined as misconduct committed by managers or officers of an HOA or common interest community. This encompasses embezzlement, bribery, kickbacks or rigged elections, all of which can lead to both civil claims and criminal prosecution. Below is a summary of HOA-related crimes in Nevada, their penalties, and ways to fight - [NRS § 201.455 - "Bestiality" - Nevada Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-455-beastiality/) - Under NRS 201.455, bestiality is a human deliberately performing sex acts on a non-human animal. It can be a felony or gross misdemeanor depending on the case. - [NRS 205.175 - The Crime of "Counterfeiting Seals" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-175-counterfeiting-seals/) - Counterfeiting official seals -- or using genuine seals without permission -- is a type of forgery in Nevada under NRS 205.175. Most types of seal forgery are prosecuted as a category D felony, carrying: 1 - 4 years in Nevada State Prison, and up to $5,000 in fines (at the judge's discretion) Meanwhile, making or selling - [“Bribery” - Laws, Penalties & Defenses in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/bribery/) - A bribe is offering or asking another person for money (or something of value). In exchange, that person would take - or not take - a certain action. - [NRS § 90.650 - Securities Fraud - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/90-650-securities-fraud/) - NRS 90.650 is the Nevada fraud law that makes securities fraud a category B felony. Fraudulent securities practices are any actions that compel investors to decide whether or not to buy stocks or commodities based on false information. The Nevada penalties for committing securities fraud include: 1 - 20 years in State Prison and/or up - [Feticide - Killing an Unborn Child - Nevada Law - NRS 200.210](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-210-killing-of-unborn-child/) - NRS 200.210 is the Nevada statute that makes it manslaughter to deliberately harm a pregnant woman, or for a pregnant woman to harm herself, in order to terminate her unborn fetus. A category B felony, "feticide" carries one to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Feticide under NRS 200.210 is a separate crime from performing illegal abortions. The - [Conversion of Rented Property - Nevada NRS 205.940](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-940-conversion-of-rented-personal-property/) - Under Nevada law (NRS 205.940), it is a crime to rent personal property through fraud or to intentionally keep it after the lease expires. For a person to be charged, the owner must first provide a formal written demand for the property's return. Penalties range from misdemeanors to felonies—including potential prison time and fines—depending on - ["Disorderly Conduct" Laws in Las Vegas & Clark County](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/disorderly-conduct/) - In Nevada, disorderly conduct is a catch-all misdemeanor offense that includes excessively loud or disruptive behavior or fighting in public. - ["Bigamy" - Nevada Law & Penalties (NRS 201.160; NRS 201.170)](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-160-bigamy/) - In Nevada under NRS 201.160, bigamy is knowingly having more than one husband or wife at the same time. Bigamy is a felony carrying up to 4 years in prison. - ["OxyContin" and "Vicodin" - Nevada Law and Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/oxycontin/) - Prescription painkillers OxyContin and Vicodin are schedule II controlled substances. Any unlawful use, possession, sale or trafficking in Nevada is a felony. - [NRS § 205.0813 - Housebreaking - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-0813-housebreaking/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 205.0813 makes it a crime to commit housebreaking, which is entering a vacant dwelling for the purpose of unlawful residency. - [Penal Code § 12022.53 PC - California’s “10-20-Life” Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/12022-53/) - https://youtu.be/AeAYX_tTP9w California's "10-20-life" law, outlined in Penal Code § 12022.53, provides harsh sentencing enhancements for using a gun during certain felonies. You can face an additional 10, 20, or 25 years to life in prison. The purpose of the law is to deter gun violence by imposing harsh penalties for crimes involving firearms. Penal Code - [NRS § 207.190 - Coercion - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-190-coercion/) - Nevada NRS § 207.190 defines the crime of "coercion" as intentionally using intimidation, deprivation, or violence to compel another person to do something that they are not legally obligated to do. Prosecutors may file this charge as a misdemeanor or a felony. Coercion is a misdemeanor as long as no physical force was used or threatened, carrying - [NRS § 465.083 - Cheating at Gambling as a Crime in Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/465-083-cheating/) - NRS § 465.083 makes it a Nevada felony to cheat at a casino game, which is manipulating the outcome of the game or the payments made to players. - [NRS § 200.605 - "Hazing" - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-605-hazing/) - Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.605 prohibits hazing in school clubs and athletics teams. Hazing means subjecting future or current members to potential physical harm as a condition of initiating (or remaining in) the organization. It is unlawful even if the victim consents to be hazed. The language of the statute reads as follows: Hazing ... includes, - [NRS 632.315 - Nursing Without a License - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/632-315-nursing-without-a-license/) - Nursing without a valid, current state license from the Nevada State Board of Nursing is a criminal offense in Nevada. It does not matter if no one gets hurt, or if the alleged nurse never performs any medical procedures. Merely holding oneself out as a nurse without a Nevada license is unlawful. Defenses The two typical - [NRS § 203.030 - Inciting / Provoking Breach of Peace - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/203-030-inciting-breach-of-the-peace/) - NRS 203.030 is the Nevada law that makes it a misdemeanor to use spoken words or physical gestures to urge another person to cause a public disturbance. - [NRS § 205.900 - Unlawful Use of a Hotel Key - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-900-unlawful-hotel-key-use/) - NRS § 205.900 is the Nevada law that prohibits possessing a hotel room key with the intent to commit a crime. An example is using another person's hotel key to gain access to the room and steal their belongings. The language of the code section states that: Any person who has unauthorized possession of a - [NRS § 205.380 - "Obtaining Money by False Pretenses" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-380-false-pretenses/) - https://youtu.be/I346EL-fkZI Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.380 prohibits "obtaining money, property, rent, or labor by false pretenses." This means deceiving another person to cheat that person out of valuable items. The penalties depend on the value of the property obtained. Common examples of obtaining money by false pretenses include: Getting paid for a job that the - [NRS § 199.210 - Nevada "Offering False Evidence" Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/199-210-offering-false-evidence/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIiaLvgdQw&feature=youtu.be Under NRS § 199.210, Nevada law makes it a crime knowingly to obtain or provide forged or fraudulent written documents to be used as evidence in a legal proceeding. As a category D felony, offering false evidence carries one to four years in Nevada State Prison, and the court may impose a fine of - [NRS 205.080 - "Possession of Burglary Tools" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-080-burglary-tools/) - NRS 205.080 is the Nevada law that prohibits possessing burglary tools. The statute states that people who have any tool commonly used for: "burglary [NRS 205.060], invasion of the home [NRS 205.067], larceny [NRS 205.220] or other crime, under circumstances evincing an intent to use ... shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor." It does - [NRS 207.295 - Commercial Bribery - Nevada Law & Penalty](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-295-commercial-bribery/) - The Nevada crime of commercial bribery is when a company employee is offered or accepts money (or any other benefit) in exchange for making a business decision without permission or involvement of the boss. As a misdemeanor, commercial bribery carries up to six months in jail and/or up to a one thousand dollar fine. The - [Nevada "Looting" Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/looting/) - "Looting" is a Nevada theft crime that occurs when people steal during riots, natural disasters, or other emergency situations. Depending on the circumstances, the most common criminal charges alleged looters face are: petit larceny grand larceny burglary auto-theft Defenses Typical defenses to Nevada looting charges are: Necessity - looting was the necessary or reasonable thing - ["Public Intoxication" - Is it a crime in Las Vegas, Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/258-260-public-intoxication/) - Public intoxication is not a criminal offense in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, being drunk in public invites related charges like DUI and disorderly conduct. - [NRS § 202.500 - Owning / Keeping Vicious Dogs in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-500-keeping-vicious-dogs/) - Legal discussion on the Nevada laws, possible defenses, potential penalties, and civil liabilities for keeping a dangerous or vicious dog. - [NRS 199.280 - Resisting Arrest - Las Vegas, Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/199-280-resisting-arrest/) - NRS 199.280 prohibits resisting arrest and obstructing police from carrying out their duties in Nevada. It is a felony if dangerous weapons like guns are used. - [NRS § 207.180 - "Sending Threatening or Obscene Letters or Writings" in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-180-threatening-or-obscene-letters/) - NRS § 207.180 is the Nevada law that makes it a misdemeanor offense to send threatening or obscene letters. This is punishable by up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to 6 months in jail. Common defenses to these charges are that the defendant was falsely accused or did not act knowingly. A conviction may be - [NRS § 201.255 - "Obscene, Threatening or Annoying Telephone Calls" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-255-obscene-phone-calls/) - NRS § 201.255 is the Nevada law making it a crime to place obscene, threatening or annoying telephone calls. Doing so is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. This crime is frequently charged along with harassment (NRS 200.571) and stalking (NRS 200.575). The language of - [NRS § 202.055 - Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-055-furnishing-alcohol-to-a-minor/) - Nevada NRS 202.055 makes it a misdemeanor to furnish alcohol to persons under 21 years of age. Penalties include up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fine. - [NRS § 199.220 - Destroying Evidence - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/199-220-destroying-evidence/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 199.220 makes it a gross misdemeanor to purposefully destroy, alter, or conceal evidence to hide a felony or obstruct the law. - [Nevada "Elder Abuse" Laws & Penalties - NRS § 200.5099](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-5099-elder-abuse/) - NRS § 200.5099 is the Nevada law that makes it a gross misdemeanor or felony to abuse, neglect, isolate, exploit, or abandon people 60 years of age or older. - [NRS 422A.700 - Welfare Fraud - Nevada Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/422a-700-welfare-fraud/) - Welfare fraud in Nevada is when you intentionally misrepresent material information in an effort to obtain welfare benefits to which you are not entitled. - [NRS § 612.445 - Unemployment Insurance Fraud - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/612-445-unemployment-insurance-fraud/) - NRS § 612.445 prohibits fraudulently obtaining unemployment insurance benefits that you are not entitled to. It can be a misdemeanor or a felony. - [“Money Laundering” Laws & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/federal/money-laundering/) - Money laundering in Nevada is disguising the financial proceeds from illegal activity to make it appear that the money is coming from a legitimate source. - [Penal Code § 26500 PC - Unlicensed Sale of Firearms in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/26500/) - California Penal Code § 26500 states that "no person shall sell, lease, or transfer firearms unless the person has been issued a license." This is a misdemeanor. - [NRS § 201.570 - Nevada "Criminal Gang Recruitment" Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-570-gang-recruitment/) - NRS § 201.570 is the Nevada law that prohibits adults from using force or threats to recruit children to criminal gangs. A conviction is a category E felony, which typically carries probation and a suspended prison sentence. The entirety of the statute reads: NRS 201.570. 1. An adult commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment - [NRS § 201.230 - Lewdness with a Child - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-230-lewdness-with-a-child/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 201.230 makes it a felony to commit lewdness with a child, which is touching a minor child under 16 with sexual intentions. - ["Auto Insurance Fraud" - The Laws & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/686a-2815-insurance-fraud/auto-insurance-fraud/) - NRS § 686A.2815 prohibits automobile insurance fraud in Nevada. It is a category D felony carrying one to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. - [NRS § 205.067 - Home Invasion - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-067-home-invasion/) - https://youtu.be/UMXFlNGa7oE The crime of "invasion of the home" in Las Vegas, Nevada, involves forcibly entering a dwelling without the lawful occupant's or owner's permission. It does not matter whether people are physically present in the dwelling at the time of the alleged intrusion. Home invasion is a category B felony carrying a Nevada State Prison sentence of 1 - - [Murder (Homicide) Laws in Nevada - 1st & 2nd Degree](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/murder/) - Everything you need to know about murder charges in Nevada, including how to fight the case, potential penalties, and how murder can be reduced to manslaughter. - ["Sexual Harassment" in Nevada - How to Bring a Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/nv/labor/sexual-harassment/) - Workplace sexual harassment is a form of employment discrimination in Nevada. There are two kinds: Quid pro quo sexual harassment and hostile work environment. - [NRS § 453.411 - Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/453-411-under-the-influence-of-a-controlled-substance/) - NRS § 453.411 makes it a Nevada misdemeanor to consume illegal drugs or be under the influence of them. The penalties are up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000. - [NRS § 202.020 - Minor in Possession of Alcohol - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-020-minor-in-possession-of-alcohol/) - Under NRS § 202.020, Nevada law makes it a misdemeanor offense for someone under the age of 21 to buy, possess, or consume alcohol. The penalties include up to 6 months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. If you are under 18, you face juvenile court penalties, including a driver's license suspension. The statute states that "[A] person under - [NRS § 195.030 - Accessories After The Fact - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/195-030-accessory-after-the-fact/) - Nevada law defines an accessory after the fact as one who knowingly and intentionally assists someone else in evading arrest or punishment after committing a crime. While you might not have been involved in the actual crime, aiding or hiding the perpetrator in its aftermath is its own criminal offense. Under Nevada law, acting as - ["Shoplifting" Laws in Nevada - Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/shoplifting/) - In Nevada, shoplifting (formally called larceny) is defined as intentionally stealing items from a retail establishment. - [Nevada's "Felony Murder Rule" – How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/felony-murder-rule/) - https://youtu.be/ju4akdYWeuA Under Nevada's felony murder rule, you can be charged with first-degree murder if you cause someone's death while participating in certain dangerous felonies, even if the death was accidental and you had no intent to kill. Qualifying crimes include: burglary, robbery, kidnapping, arson, rape, child sex crimes, and abuse of children, the elderly, or - [NRS § 205.228 – “Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle” – Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/205-228-grand-larceny-of-motor-vehicle/) - NRS 205.228 sets forth the Nevada crime of grand larceny of a motor vehicle. A first-time offense is a category C felony, punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison. - [Domestic Battery by Strangulation - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/domestic-violence-by-strangulation/) - In Nevada, the crime of domestic battery by strangulation is defined as choking a current or former dating partner, spouse, child, or blood relative (not including siblings or cousins). Choking still counts as strangling even if it lasted only an instant and caused no injuries. Penalties Domestic battery by strangulation is a category C felony - [NRS § 197.190 - Obstructing a Public Officer - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/197-190-obstructing-a-public-officer/) - NRS § 197.190 is the Nevada statute that makes it a crime to obstruct a public officer. This is defined as making false statements to, hindering, or withholding information from a public officer. Public officers include public government employees such as police or judges. The language of NRS 197.190 states that: Every person who, after due - [Federal Laws for “Bank Fraud” in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/federal/bank-fraud/) - In Nevada, bank fraud is prosecuted as a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1344. It is defined as defrauding a financial institution out of money or other property. As a serious felony, bank fraud carries up to three decades in federal prison and a million dollars in fines. In this article, our Las Vegas - ["Terrorist Threats" - Nevada Law - NRS 202.448](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/202-448-terrorist-threats/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 202.448 bars issuing threats re. terrorism with intent to injure, alarm, profit, cause civil unrest or interfere with govt. operations. - ["Open Container" Law in Nevada - Top 10 Q&A](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-150-open-container/) - With exceptions, it is largely legal in Las Vegas for adults 21+ to carry open alcohol containers in public. However driving with an open container is a crime. - [§ 25400 PC - Carrying a Concealed Weapon - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/25400/) - California Penal Code § 25400 PC makes it a crime to carry a concealed firearm on your person or in a vehicle unless you have a valid CCW permit. - [§ 22810 PC - Unlawful Use of Tear Gas - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/22810/) - California Penal Code § 22810 PC makes it a crime to buy, possess, or use tear gas other than for lawful self-defense. This can be a misdemeanor or a felony. - [§ 17235 PC - Definition of a “Switchblade" in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/17235/) - California Penal Code § 17235 PC defines a switchblade as a knife that resembles a pocketknife with a blade of 2 inches or longer that releases automatically by a flick of a button, pressure on the handle, a flip of the wrist, weight of the blade, or any other mechanism. It is a misdemeanor to - [§ 171b PC - Weapons in Public Buildings and Meetings in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/171-b/) - California Penal Code § 171b PC bans bringing or possessing certain weapons such as guns or knives into public buildings or meetings open to the public. - [Penal Code § 21510 PC - Possession of a Switchblade in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/21510/) - California Penal Code § 21510 PC prohibits you from carrying, possessing in public, selling or giving away a switchblade knife. This crime is a misdemeanor. - ["Red Flag Law" in California – Here’s How It Works](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/gun-laws/red-flag-law/) - California's red flag law allows employers, co-workers, teachers, and family members to seek a court order to remove firearms from a person whom they perceive as potentially dangerous. These are known as “gun violence restraining orders,” or (GVROs). They seek to temporarily remove firearms from the possession of a person considered a threat to others. When implementing these - [Penal Code § 29810 PC - Relinquishment of Firearms by Convicted Persons](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/29810/) - California Penal Code § 29810 PC requires you to relinquish all firearms you have if you are convicted of a felony (as well as certain misdemeanor offenses). - [§ 29800(a)(1) PC - Felon in Possession of a Firearm](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/29800/) - California Penal Code § 29800(a)(1) restricts convicted felons (or persons with active felony warrants ) from owning, purchasing, or possessing firearms. - [Penal Code § 626.10 PC - Weapons on California School Grounds](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/626-10/) - https://youtu.be/ExSHrUt4VJQ Penal Code § 626.10 PC makes it a crime to bring dangerous weapons onto any public or private school grounds, including dirks or daggers, ice picks, stun guns, and BB guns. The offense is a wobbler that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. The language of the statute reads as follows: - [How do I transfer a gun to a family member in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/gun-laws/transferring-guns-between-family-members/) - California’s gun laws permit immediate family members to conduct paperless transfers of legal firearms. “Paperless” means the person transferring the gun does not have to be a licensed firearms dealer and is not required to run a background check on the recipient. The transferor can simply hand the gun over to the transferee. However, the - [Penal Code 33600 PC - Zip Guns - California Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/33600/) - Under California Penal Code 33600 PC, it is illegal to possess, make, sell, offer to sell, or import zip guns, also called "improvised guns." - [Transporting Firearms in California - How To Do It Legally](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/gun-laws/transporting-firearms/) - Generally, a firearm can only be legally transported in California if it is: unloaded, and locked in the trunk or a locked container inside the vehicle.1 When going to and from the vehicle, the firearm has to be unloaded and carried in a locked container. However, there are different rules for transporting specific kinds of firearms, - [Penal Code § 417.4 PC - Brandishing an Imitation Firearm in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/417-4/) - Penal Code § 417.4 PC makes it a crime to draw or brandish an imitation firearm in a threatening manner, such that it places others in fear. - [Penal Code § 22210 PC - Leaded Canes & Batons - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/22210-pc/) - https://youtu.be/ygCEM7KseF8 Penal Code § 22210 PC makes it illegal to manufacture, import, sell, give, or possess leaded canes or batons (or other weapons in this category). The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. A conviction is punishable by up to 3 years in jail or prison. A leaded cane is a: crutch, staff, stick, or rod that - [California Gun Laws (2026 Updates) - Top 12 Questions Answered](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/gun-laws/) - In California, a person must be at least 21 years old to buy a handgun, and at least 18 to buy a shotgun or rifle. The buyer must also pass a background check. - [Penal Code § 25100 PC - Criminal Storage of a Firearm in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/25100/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRWKbFoZ5Do Penal Code § 25100 prohibits the criminal storage of a firearm. This means storing a gun in an unsecured location where a child (or other person prohibited from having firearms) may access it. If a child accesses the weapon and then injures either themself or another person, it becomes a serious crime. A violation - [California BB Gun Laws - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/gun-laws/bb-guns/) - In California, it is generally lawful for adults to own BB guns and to transport it by car. Since BBGs are imitation firearms, you can't display them in public. - [§ 22010 PC – Are nunchucks legal in California?](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/22010/) - Nunchucks are now legal in California. That said, using nunchucks on another person can still lead to prosecution for battery or assault with a deadly weapon unless you act in lawful self-defense. A "nunchaku" is a traditional martial arts weapon consisting of two rods or sticks connected at one end by a short chain or - [Penal Code § 20310 PC - Air Gauge Knives - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/20310/) - California Penal Code 20310 PC is the California statute that makes it a crime for a person to make, import, sell, give, or possess an “air gauge knife,” or “AGK.” An air gauge knife is an object that: looks like or resembles an air gauge; and, has a knife concealed inside it. 20310 PC states - [Penal Code § 22410 PC - “Shurikens” & “Ninija Stars”](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/22410/) - https://youtu.be/kPZpsjtTYdo Penal Code § 22410 PC is the California statute that prohibits making, importing, selling, giving, or possessing a shuriken, or SHUR. This device is also known as a throwing star, or a ninja star. The language of the code section states that: 22410. Except as provided in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 17700) of - ["Negligent Homicide" in California – Definition & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/negligent-homicide/) - In California, negligent homicide is killing a human being through criminal negligence. This crime is also called involuntary manslaughter under 192(b) PC. - [California Penal Code section 187 PC - Murder - Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/187/) - California homicide law under Penal Code section 187 PC divides the crime of killing another human being into two categories: 1) murder and 2) manslaughter.­ - [Shouse Law Group Represents Injury Victims in All 50 States](https://cldg.legal/torts/locations/) - [Criminal Defense Lawyer Aspen](https://cldg.legal/criminal-defense-lawyer-aspen-colorado-criminal-defense-attorney-near-you/) - Looking for a criminal defense lawyer Aspen residents trust? Our experienced attorney helps clients across Colorado fight misdemeanor and felony charges with strategic defense and clear guidance from a legal team near you today. - ["Imperfect Self-Defense" & the Flannel Doctrine in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/legal-defenses/self-defense/imperfect-self-defense/) - Imperfect self-defense is a legal concept that arises in California murder cases. It applies when the accused kills another person based on an honest but unreasonable belief in the need to use deadly force in self-defense or defense of others. A jury finding that the accused acted in imperfect self-defense results in the charge being reduced - [Excusable and Justifiable Homicide - The Law in California](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/justifiable-homicide/) - https://youtu.be/D-kb8JC7JzA Penal Code sections 195, 196, and 197 PC set forth California state laws on excusable and justifiable homicide. “Homicide” is the act of killing another human being and typically leads to criminal charges. These laws, however, hold that homicide is not a crime in certain situations. The legal definition of excusable homicide is when a person - [Hernia Mesh Lawsuit 2026 - Top 7 Questions Answered](https://cldg.legal/herniamesh/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWMyGtcnDIhF8S9Y6ALiNiRSuvyp_NmRI Did you receive a hernia mesh implant and then suffer complications such as chronic pain, bulging, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion and/or sexual dysfunction? You may be eligible to bring a lawsuit against the company that made the mesh. In this article, our attorneys will explain the process. A hernia mesh lawsuit is a legal claim - [Impella® Heart Pump Lawsuits - Get Compensation for Heart Perforation](https://cldg.legal/torts/impella-heart-pump/) - An Impella® heart pump lawsuit is a claim against Abiomed for making a defective device that causes heart perforations, which can be fatal without intervention. - [Paraquat Lawsuit - Parkinson's Disease Litigation](https://cldg.legal/torts/paraquat/) - https://youtu.be/-7G7FfG52Ys A Paraquat lawsuit is a claim against the makers of the weed killer for causing Parkinson's disease in people chronically exposed to it. The herbicide Paraquat's toxicity affects not only farmers but also everyone in surrounding communities that may have ingested its vapors. The growing number of Paraquat Parkinson's disease lawsuits have been joined - [PFAS Lawsuits for Cancer-Causing Drinking Water](https://cldg.legal/torts/pfas/) - A PFAS lawsuit is a legal claim against corporations like DuPont or 3M for contaminating drinking water with potential carcinogens and causing cancer in innocent victims. To be eligible for our PFAS lawsuits, you must meet both of the following conditions: You had at least six months of exposure to PFAS-contaminated water sources in either: - [Social Media Addiction Lawsuit (2026 updates)](https://cldg.legal/torts/social-media-addiction/) - Parents are suing social media companies like Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) for knowingly causing their children to become addicted to harmful online content. Here are five key things to know about the current social media addiction lawsuits: Social media companies design their algorithms to maximize engagement at the expense of users' mental health. - [Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Lawsuit](https://cldg.legal/torts/southern-baptist-convention/) - A Southern Baptist Convention sexual abuse lawsuit is a claim against the SBC for covering up allegations of sexual misconduct by pastors. Shouse Law Group is suing the SBC for failing to report alleged sexual predators, thereby allowing innocent victims to endure sex abuse for years. To qualify for an SBC sexual abuse lawsuit, the - [Talcum Powder (Talc) Lawsuit Attorneys](https://cldg.legal/torts/talc/) - Talcum powder lawsuits are mass tort claims by women who have developed lung, endometrial, or ovarian cancer after regularly using talcum powder, also known as baby powder. These lawsuits claim that Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the baby powder they used, knew of the risks of developing cancer, but failed to warn anyone. Over - [Ultra-Processed Foods Lawyer - How to Bring a Claim for Fatty Liver Disease or Type 2 Diabetes](https://cldg.legal/torts/upf/) - If your child got fatty liver disease or type 2 diabetes from ultra-processed foods, contact us to discuss joining our lawsuits against the food manufacturers. - [Hair Relaxer Fibroids Lawsuit - A Guide for Victims](https://cldg.legal/torts/hair-straighteners/) - Toxic hair straightening products by L'Oreal, Strength of Nature, and other companies may cause fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cancer, or uterine cancer. Consumers most at risk for getting sick from chemical hair relaxants are African-American women. Here are four key things to know about the current hair relaxer fibroid lawsuits: All the hair relaxer fibroid lawsuits - [GLP-1 RA Lawyer – How to Bring a Lawsuit for Gastroparesis/Stomach Paralysis](https://cldg.legal/torts/glp-1/) - GLP-1 RA lawsuits are claims for compensation by patients diagnosed with gastroparesis (stomach paralysis or "frozen stomach") after taking the semaglutides Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus. We allege that the manufacturer, Novo Nordisk, failed to warn doctors and patients that the semaglutides can cause gastroparesis. Shouse Law Group represents GLP-1 RA victims throughout the United States. - [Exactech Knee Recall Lawsuit - Top 9 Questions Answered](https://cldg.legal/torts/exactech/) - An Exactech lawsuit is a claim against the medical device manufacturer for selling defective joint implants, requiring patients to undergo additional surgeries. Shouse Law Group is pursuing the highest monetary settlement available under the law for Exactech victims throughout the United States. In order to be eligible for a lawsuit, you must: have been implanted - [Similac® Lawsuit 2025 - Legal Claims for NEC in Preterm Infants](https://cldg.legal/torts/baby-formula-lawsuit/similac-lawsuit/) - Similac lawsuits claim that the cow's milk-based baby formula is causing preterm infants to develop the gastrointestinal illness necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Shouse Law Group is suing Similac formula maker Abbott for defective design and failing to warn doctors and parents about the NEC risks in preemies. Our 2022 baby formula lawsuits are seeking the biggest - [Enfamil® Lawsuit 2026 - Legal Claims for NEC in Preterm Infants](https://cldg.legal/torts/baby-formula-lawsuit/enfamil-lawsuit/) - Enfamil lawsuits are legal claims against Mead Johnson Nutrition for defective design and failing to warn consumers that its baby formula can cause preterm infants to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is a serious gastrointestinal illness that can result in lifelong complications and even death. Our 2022 baby formula lawsuits are pursuing the highest financial - [Depo-Provera Lawyer – How to Bring a Lawsuit for Meningioma](https://cldg.legal/torts/depo-provera/) - Learn if a link exists between Depo-Provera and your meningioma diagnosis. Our attorneys help victims file claims. Contact us now for a free consultation. - [Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit for Causing Cancer](https://cldg.legal/torts/camp-lejeune/) - A Camp Lejeune lawsuit is a claim against the U.S. government for causing cancer and other sicknesses in people exposed to contaminated drinking water at the North Carolina Marine base and training facility. To qualify for a lawsuit, you must have had 30 days or more of residence, work, or exposure to Camp Lejeune water - [Baby Formula Lawsuit - Legal Claims for NEC in Preterm Infants](https://cldg.legal/torts/baby-formula-lawsuit/) - https://youtu.be/IOWAtqDz2rc Preterm infants fed cow's milk-based baby formulas by Similac or Enfamil are more likely to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious gastrointestinal illness that occurs mostly in premature babies. Shouse Law Group is helping parents bring claims against the manufacturers Abbott and Mead Johnson for defective design and failing to warn doctors and parents - [Allergan breast implant lawsuit - Legal claim for Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma](https://cldg.legal/torts/allergan-breast-implants/) - An Allergan breast implant lawsuit is a claim against the pharmaceutical company Allergan for causing Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Plaintiffs allege that Allergan created defective breast implants and then failed to warn physicians and patients about the potential cancer risks. The Allergan BIA-ALCL lawsuits are being joined into a multi-district litigation to - [California Penal Code § 647 PC - Disorderly Conduct Offenses](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/647/) - California Penal Code § 647 PC makes disorderly conduct a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000. Examples are panhandling or loitering. - [Penal Code § 538d PC - Impersonating a Police Officer - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/538d/) - Penal Code 538d PC makes it a misdemeanor offense to impersonate (pretend to be) a police officer. A conviction carries up to one year in jail and up to $2000. - [Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/laws/gross-vehicular-manslaughter/) - Gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated (PC 191.5(a)) is causing a fatal crash by driving under the influence of alcoholdrugs and with gross negligence. - [Penal Code § 466 PC - Possession of Burglary Tools - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/466/) - Penal Code § 466 PC makes it a crime to possess burglary tools with the intent of breaking into a dwelling, structure, automobile, or watercraft. Burglary tools may include picklocks, crowbars, screwdrivers, and slide hammers. A conviction is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in the county jail and fines of up to - [Penal Code § 422 PC - "Criminal Threats" - California Law](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/422/) - Penal Code § 422 PC defines criminal threats. These are threats of death or great bodily injury intended to place victims in fear for their safety. - [Penal Code § 463 PC - California "Looting" Laws (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/463/) - You can now be charged with looting in California areas under a simple "warning," and for crimes committed years after a disaster has passed. - [Penal Code § 646.9 PC – California Stalking Laws](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/646-9/) - Under Penal Code 646.9 PC, stalking becomes a crime in California if you follow, harass, and threaten someone to the point that they fear for their safety. - [Penal Code § 261 PC - Rape - California Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/ca/defense/penal-code/261/) - https://youtu.be/BRiIDjduhX8 California Penal Code § 261 PC prohibits rape, which is using force, threats, or fraud to have non-consensual sex with another person. Also called "sexual assault," rape is a felony usually punishable by three to eight years in prison and registration as a sex offender.1 Examples of acts that can be prosecuted as rape - [California Workers’ Compensation Temporary Total Disability Rates for 2026](https://cldg.legal/ca/workerscomp/benefits/temporary-disability/rates/) - California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) recently announced that the 2026 minimum temporary total disability (TTD) rate is $264.61 per week. The maximum TTD rate is $1,764.11 per week. Employees receive TTD wage benefits if they suffer a work-related injury that leaves them temporarily unable to return to work. The amount of the benefits is - [Permanent disability in Nevada workers’ compensation claims](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/benefits/permanent-disability/) - https://youtu.be/IkizNI_QIHM In the Nevada workers' compensation system, permanent disability refers to payments to an injured worker for the long-term effects of a work injury or occupational illness. The permanent disability percentage and dollar value is determined by the type of injury and by a doctor's evaluation. Permanent disability can be partial or total. Permanent partial - [Temporary Disability in Nevada workers’ compensation cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/benefits/temporary-disability/) - https://youtu.be/IkizNI_QIHM In Nevada, your temporary disability benefits are 66 and 2/3% of your average monthly wage, based on your 12-week wage history prior to your injury. Temporary disability maxes out at $5,468.53, and it is usually tax-free. If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to temporary disability benefits for time missed from - [Nevada Workers' Compensation - How to File a Claim](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXRueyXnSLzFZDFnpaiSiFkbcXkuPHkz_ In Nevada, workers' compensation is generally the only way employees can receive benefits for an injury at work. When you have an accident at work, you need to file a workers' compensation claim. You only have to show that it is more likely than not that the injury or condition was caused by work - ["Death benefits" awards in Nevada workers' compensation cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/benefits/death-benefits/) - Death benefits are offered to the dependents of an employee who dies due to an occupational or work injury. The death must be mainly caused by work. An application for death benefits includes: Employee's Claim for Compensation proof of death and the relationship to the deceased certificates of attending physician, if available A death claim - [Las Vegas Workers' Compensation Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/las-vegas-workers-compensation-lawyer/) - Employees injured on the job in Nevada can file a workers' compensation claim for disability payments, medical treatment coverage, and vocational retraining if necessary. But the workers' compensation system can be confusing, and the insurance company may try to get out of paying all the benefits they owe you for your workplace accident. Below our - [Nevada Workers Compensation Benefits](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/benefits/) - Nevada workers' compensation benefits for employees injured on the job include: Medical treatment – surgical, hospital, office visits, physical therapy, and other treatment necessary to treat the work injury Temporary disability – payment to the injured worker for time missed from work due to an injury authorized by a doctor Permanent disability – payment to - [Mileage reimbursement in Nevada workers’ compensation cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/workerscomp/benefits/mileage-reimbursement/) - A Nevada injured worker can obtain reimbursement for travel costs to attend medical appointments or rehabilitation services from insurers who have agreed to provide workers' compensation accident benefits. Under specific conditions, reimbursement is available for: mileage at 72.5 cents per mile for travel over 20 miles one way or 40 miles in one week meals - ["Mileage Reimbursement" in California Workers’ Compensation Cases](https://cldg.legal/ca/workerscomp/benefits/mileage-reimbursement/) - If you are injured on the job in California and you need to travel to a doctor's office, therapy office, a pharmacy to pick up medication, or to a law office to attend a deposition, the insurance carrier has to reimburse you for your mileage. The medical mileage rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per - [Delitos Graves en Colorado - Clases, Sentencia y Tiempo de Prisión](https://cldg.legal/es/co/defensa/delito/) - En Colorado, un delito grave es la categoría más seria de delito penal. Por definición, un delito grave es un crimen castigado con una sentencia de al menos un año en prisión estatal y/o una multa significativa. Puede ser posible cumplir libertad condicional en lugar de prisión para ciertos delitos. Hay seis clases de delitos - ["Felony" Law in Colorado – Classes, Sentencing & Jail Time](https://cldg.legal/co/defense/felony/) - Learn all about felony crimes in Colorado, including sentencing ranges, statutes of limitations, jury trial rights, immigration consequences, and record seals. - [Leyes y tabla de penalidades de DUI de Colorado - Cómo funciona](https://cldg.legal/es/co/leyes-de-dui/) - Las leyes de DUI de Colorado prohíben conducir bajo la influencia de alcohol y/o drogas, o con una concentración de alcohol en la sangre (BAC) de 0.08% o más. - [Nevada DUI & Car Insurance: Costs, SR-22 Requirements & Laws (2026 Updates)](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/auto-insurance-issues/) - Picking up a Nevada DUI will likely cause your liability insurance rates to increase. Plus, you must obtain an SR-22 before you can get your license reinstated. - [Colorado DUI Laws & Penalty Chart - The Definitive Guide](https://cldg.legal/co/dui/laws/) - Colorado DUI laws prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater. - [California DUI Laws, Penalties & How to Beat The Case (2026 updates)](https://cldg.legal/ca/dui/laws/) - Most adults arrested for DUI in California get charged with 23152(a) VC (driving under the influence of alcohol) and 23152(b) VC (driving with a BAC of .08%+). - [Juvenile Crimes Lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/juvenile/) - Our Las Vegas juvenile crimes lawyers fight to get our young clients' delinquency and criminal charges substantially lessened or dismissed so their record remains clear. We craft each defense strategy with the long view in mind so that our clients' cases have little-to-no effect on their future educational and employment opportunities. Here are five key - [I want to adopt a child. What is the process in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/adoption/) - Nevada adoption laws mandate that prospective parents meet several eligibility requirements, including: Being at least 21 (and at least 10 years older than the child); Having the financial ability to provide for a child; and Passing a "home study" of their fitness to care for a child In addition, a child's biological parents typically must - [Nevada “Guardianship” Laws - How It Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/guardianship/) - In Nevada, courts can appoint a guardian to make decisions on another person's behalf. The person with a guardian is called a “ward” or "protected person." Nevada's laws on guardianship are set forth in Chapter 159 of the Nevada Revised Statutes. NRS 159 sets forth three basic types of guardianships: "Guardians over the person." These guardians make personal - [NRS § 200.481 - Battery - Nevada Law, Penalty & Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-481-battery/) - NRS § 200.481 defines battery as "willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another." A simple battery with no injury is a misdemeanor. - [NRS § 200.471 - Assault & Battery - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-471-assault-and-battery/) - Under NRS § 200.471, Nevada law defines assault as attempting to use force against a victim, or placing the victim in reasonable fear of imminent bodily harm. - [NRS 484B.400 - Making an Improper Turn - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-400-improper-turns/) - Making an improper turn in Nevada is a civil infraction with a typical civil penalty of around $395 and four (4) driver's license demerit points in Nevada. But it may be possible to get the charge dismissed or lessened to a non-moving violation. In this article our Las Vegas traffic ticket attorneys answer frequently-asked-questions about - [NRS 484B.403 - Illegal U-Turn - Las Vegas, Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-403-illegal-u-turn/) - Nevada drivers risk getting a traffic ticket for making an improper U-turn by: ignoring a "no U-turn" sign, or making a U-turn on a hill with 500 feet or less of visibility (or 1,000 feet in Clark County), or making a U-turn in a business district or school zone (in certain conditions) The typical civil - [Unmarried Parents & Child Custody in Nevada - Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/child-custody/unmarried-parents/) - Custody of children by unmarried parents depends on what is in the best interest of the child in Nevada (NRS 125C.0035). Nevada courts prefer that parents share joint custody of their children regardless of whether they are divorced or never married. However, judges will award primary physical custody to one parent over the other if it is - [Nevada Child Custody Laws - Who Gets The Kids?](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/child-custody/) - Nevada law recognizes two forms of child custody for minor children: physical custody and legal custody. If a parent has physical custody, the child lives with the parent at least some of the time. If the parent has legal custody, the parent has the right to make important decisions about a child's upbringing. The court can award sole - [I’m a father in Nevada. What are my custody rights?](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/rights-of-father/) - Under Nevada law, fathers enjoy the same legal rights as mothers regarding their children. These rights include child custody and visitation after the break-up of a marriage or a domestic partnership. Your rights as a father do not depend on being the biological father of a child. Nor do they depend on being married to - [NRS 125C.0035 - Best Interest of The Child - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/family/child-custody/best-interest-of-the-child/) - NRS 125C.0035 is the Nevada law that defines "best interest of the child." When a child's parents divorce (or never marry), Family Court judges will make Nevada child custody determinations based on what arrangement will best serve the minor's well-being. Some of the factors that go into a court's best interest of children analysis include: the - [Crime Victim Advocacy in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/victim-advocacy/) - https://youtu.be/pAo4ncBLA1I The parties to Nevada criminal cases are the state versus the alleged offender. Victims may help police with their investigations, but they technically fall outside the purview of the case. However, Nevada's Victims' Bill of Rights helps to ensure those crime victims remain safe, and receive restitution payments. This page provides an overview of - ["Restitution Hearings" in Las Vegas, Nevada Criminal Cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/sentencing/victim-restitution/) - https://youtu.be/fxR48BZEnlc In Nevada's criminal cases, victim restitution is financial compensation that defendants must pay their victims to fulfill their sentences. Restitution is a common punishment in cases involving: theft, property damage, or violence. Under Nevada's Victims' Bill of Rights, crime victims have a state constitutional right to a "full and timely" restitution. Keep reading to learn about victim restitution - [How to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Nevada - Explained by Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorneys](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/marijuana/opening-a-dispensary/) - As of April 1, 2014, Nevada law will permit a limited number of medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in the state. The law will also allow cultivation facilities, testing labs, and producers of edible marijuana products to operate in the state as well. Though starting in 2024, the state will no longer issue new medical - [Towing & Impoundment Laws in Nevada - Know Your Rights](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/vehicle-impound-laws/) - Vehicles may get towed in Nevada because of illegal parking, car crashes, reckless driving, DUI, or other arrests. Impound yards can charge daily storage fees. - [Should I use a public defender or a private lawyer in Nevada?](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/process/public-defenders/) - We've all heard the speech on TV: You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you. However, this is not always true. While public defenders are usually quite knowledgeable, they often have huge caseloads and you do not get to choose your lawyer. Our Las - [Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) in DUI cases](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/nrs/) - The Nevada laws for driving under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of a controlled substance are found in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapters 483 and 484C. Below are the most important NRS DUI laws in numerical order. NRS 483.460 - License revocation for DUI The only way DUI defendants can avoid - [DUI while transporting a child under 15 in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/child-in-vehicle-under-15/) - In Nevada DUI cases, having a child 14 or younger in the vehicle is an aggravating factor. This means judges may impose penalties on the higher end of the sentencing range. Normally, judges grant a suspended sentence for first-time DUI convictions. But if the defendant was transporting a minor under 15 years old at the time, - [Felony DUI Based On Multiple Convictions in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/felony-dui/based-on-prior-convictions/) - A minor DUI incident that would ordinarily be a misdemeanor in Nevada will automatically turn into a felony if the driver has already been convicted of either: at least two (2) DUIs within the last seven (7) years, or felony DUI In this article, our Las Vegas DUI Defense Attorneys discuss Nevada felony DUI based - [NRS § 484C.350 - Evaluations for DUI and Underage Offenders](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/nrs/484c-350/) - Nevada Revised Statute § 484C.350 mandates that defendants in Nevada undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation for substance abuse problems if they get convicted of either: DUI with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.16% or higher; a second-time DUI; marijuana possession of less than one ounce; underage DUI; possessing alcohol in public while under - ["DUI Treatment Court" in Nevada ("The Moderate Offenders Program")](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/process/dui-court/misdemeanor-dui-court/) - DUI Treatment Court in Nevada is an intensive rehabilitation program for first and second-time DUI offenders suffering from addiction. Upon successful completion of this one-year program, your DUI charge may be reduced to reckless driving. Here are three key things to know: DUI Treatment Court used to be called the Moderate Offenders Program and Misdemeanor DUI - ["DUI School" in Nevada: How it Works](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/dui-school/) - DUI School in Nevada is an 8-hour drug and alcohol education course you are required to take after getting convicted of a first-time misdemeanor DUI. - ["DUI of Prescription Painkillers" - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/dui-of-painkillers/) - It is illegal in Nevada to drive under the influence of prescription painkillers, even if you have a valid prescription from a doctor. - [NRS § 484C.110 – Driving Under the Influence (DUI)](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/nrs/484c-110/) - Nevada Revised Statutes § 484C.110 defines DUI as driving an automobile while impaired by drugs or alcohol, or with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or with illegal drug levels in the driver's blood. Therefore, sober drivers can be convicted of DUI as long as their blood contains unlawfully high alcohol or - [DUI of Prescription Drugs - The Law & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/duid/dui-of-prescription-drugs/) - Nevada law treats "DUI of prescription medication" the same as DUI of alcohol. The difference is that you must submit to a blood test instead of a breath test. - [4th DUI in Nevada - Laws, Penalties & Best Defenses](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/4th-offense/) - In Nevada, a fourth-offense DUI is a category B felony that carries 2 to 15 years in prison, $2,000 to $5,000, and a 3-year driver's license suspension. - [DUI Probation in Nevada - What happens if I get a violation?](https://cldg.legal/nv/dui/laws/probation/) - If you plead guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor DUI in Nevada, the judge can: suspend your six-month jail sentence and impose probation instead. To remain on Nevada DUI probation, you must comply with certain restrictions such as attending: DUI school, and a Victim Impact Panel. If you violate any of your probation terms, - [NRS § 200.730 - Possession of Child Pornography ("Child Sexual Abuse Material" or CSAM) - Nevada Law & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-730-possession-of-child-pornography/) - Under NRS § 200.730, Nevada law makes a first-time conviction of possession of child pornography a category B felony carrying Tier II sex offender registration. - [Nevada "Child Pornography" Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/child-pornography/) - Discussion of Nevada child pornography felony crimes including elements, penalties, and defenses for possession, production, advertising and using the internet. - [NRS 200.710 - Using a Minor to Produce Pornography ("Child Sexual Abuse Material" or CSAM) - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-710-production-of-child-pornography/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHyhtatk_w NRS 200.710 is the Nevada child pornography law that prohibits knowingly using a minor to "simulate or engage in sexual conduct to produce a performance." In short, it is illegal to use a child under 18 to create pornography. Violating NRS 200.710 is a category A felony, carrying: life in Nevada State Prison with - [NRS 200.720 - Promotion of Sexual Performance of a Minor - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-720-promotion-of-child-pornography/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHyhtatk_w NRS 200.720 is the Nevada child pornography law that prohibits knowingly promoting "a performance of a minor: Where the minor engages in or simulates, or assists others to engage in or simulate, sexual conduct; or Where the minor is the subject of a sexual portrayal." Child pornography is formally called "child sexual abuse material" - [NRS 200.727 - "Using the internet to control a visual depiction of child pornography"](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-727-use-of-internet-to-view-child-pornography/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHyhtatk_w NRS 200.727 is the Nevada child pornography law that makes it a crime to use "the internet to control [any] film, photograph or other visual presentation depicting a person under the age of 16 engaging in or simulating sexual conduct" for the purpose of viewing it. A first-time NRS 200.727 violation is a category - [NRS 200.725 - "Advertising or Distributing Child Pornography" ("Child Sexual Abuse Material" or CSAM) - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-725-distributing-child-pornography/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfHyhtatk_w NRS 200.725 is the Nevada child pornography law that makes it a crime when a person knowingly prepares, advertises or distributes any item or material that depicts child pornography (included computer-generated images). A first offense of advertising child porn is a category B felony. The sentence under NRS 200.725 is: 1 - 15 years - [NRS § 207.200 – "Trespassing" Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/207-200-trespassing/) - Nevada NRS § 207.200 defines trespassing as entering someone else's property without permission, or remaining on their property after being instructed to leave. - [NRS 484B.600 - Nevada "Speeding" Laws & Penalties](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-600-speeding/) - Exceeding the speed limit in Las Vegas by 30mph or more is a "moving violation" misdemeanor that carries fines as well as Nevada demerit points. Otherwise, speeding is a civil infraction carrying civil penalties and demerit points. And the fine or civil penalty doubles if the incident occurred in a work zone, school zone, or - [NRS 484E.040 - Duties After a Car Accident Damaging Unattended Property](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484e-040/) - Nevada Revised Statute 484E.040 makes it a misdemeanor to leave the scene of an accident that caused property damage to an unattended vehicle or other property. Hit and run damaging unattended property carries up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The full text of the statute reads as follows: NRS 484E.040. 1. Except as otherwise - [NRS 484E.030 - Duties to Exchange Information and Render Aid After a Car Accident](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484e-030/) - Nevada Revised Statute 484E.030 makes it a misdemeanor to leave the scene of an accident without first exchanging names, addresses, and registration numbers with the other involved drivers. Hit and run carries up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The full text of the statute reads as follows: NRS 484E.030. 1. The driver - [NRS 484E.020 - Duty to Stop After an Accident Causing Property Damage](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484e-020/) - Nevada Revised Statute 484E.020 makes it a misdemeanor to leave the scene of an accident that resulted only in damage to another vehicle or other property. Hit and run with property damage carries up to six months in jail and/or $1,000 in fines. The full text of the statute reads as follows: NRS 484E.020. 1. The - [Civil Infraction tickets for minor Nevada traffic violations](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/civil-infraction/) - Most minor traffic violations in Nevada are prosecuted as civil infractions, not misdemeanors.1 Civil infractions are not crimes in Nevada and therefore carry no jail time. Instead, civil infractions are punished by a monetary civil penalty of up to $500 (unless the statute allows for a higher penalty). The court can also impose: fees, and - [NRS 484B.450 - Illegal Stopping or Parking in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/484b-450-illegal-stopping/) - NRS 484B.450 is the Nevada statute that addresses illegal stopping, standing or parking. This is typically a civil infraction punished by a civil penalty. People who get these parking tickets do not have to do traffic school or have Nevada driver's license demerit points added to their license. The statute states that: 1. A person - [NRS § 200.604 - "Capturing Image of Private Area of Another Person" - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/200-604-capturing-private-image-of-another/) - NRS § 200.604 makes it a crime to capture images of another person's private body parts without consent and when they had a reasonable expectation of privacy. - [Nevada Sex Crimes Laws](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/sex-crime-attorneys/) - https://youtu.be/BWT5mOGsJt8 Many Nevada sex crime convictions carry not only incarceration and high fines but also sex offender registration. This can cost a person both freedom and job prospects. Nevada's most serious sex crimes include: rape, sex trafficking, lewdness with a minor child sex abuse, and child pornography However, it may be possible to reduce or even - [Can an Animated Video or Drawing Lead to a Henderson Child Pornography Charge?](https://cldg.legal/nv/faqs/can-an-animated-video-or-drawing-lead-to-a-henderson-child-pornography-charge/) - Possession or production of child pornography in Henderson and throughout Nevada is prosecuted aggressively and a conviction comes with lengthy and severe penalties. Nevada's child pornography laws are designed to prevent the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. But what about videos and materials such as drawings, cartoons, or animation (such as manga or anime) - [NRS § 201.253 - Obscene Shows or Performances - Nevada Law](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/nrs/201-253-obscene-shows/) - Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.253 makes it a misdemeanor crime to knowingly cause or participate in the exhibition of obscene material. - [Nevada “Sex Offender Registration” System - A Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/sex-offender-registry/) - The Nevada Sex Offender Registry is a database of residents and visitors who have been convicted of certain sex offenses and crimes against children. Nevada law divides convicted sex offenders into three categories. Each tier has its own registration requirements: Classification of Nevada sex offender Frequency and length of sex offender registration requirement Tier III - [Nevada Marijuana Laws - The Definitive Legal Guide](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/marijuana/) - Recreational marijuana is legal in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada with limits. Adults 21+ may have up to 2.5 oz of marijuana or 1/4 oz of cannabis concentrate. - [Fake Marijuana (“Spice”) - The Law & Penalties in Nevada](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/laws/marijuana/synthetic-marijuana/) - "Spice” and other synthetic cannabinoids are illegal under both Nevada and federal law. Simple possession of fake marijuana charges can usually be dismissed after you complete certain court ordered-terms. Selling spice, on the other hand, is a serious felony carrying up to five years in state prison and 20 years in federal prison. Here are - [Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board - licenses to grow and sell marijuana](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/professional-licenses/cannabis-compliance-board/) - Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, the state's Cannabis Compliance Board is issuing a limited number of licenses to people for the purposes of growing and selling marijuana. However, having a criminal record can bar you from working in the marijuana industry at all. Plus if you are caught growing or selling marijuana - [Las Vegas “Juvenile Detention Center” – Info for Parents](https://cldg.legal/nv/defense/juvenile/clark-county-juvenile-detention-center/) - Clark County Juvenile Detention Center is located at 651 North Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89101. 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Pero si es necesario, recurrirá a su vasta experiencia en la sala del tribunal — incluyendo más de 100 juicios con jurado — en - [Michael Becker, Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/co/attorneys/michael-becker/) - For thirty years, Michael Becker has been fighting to get his clients’ charges reduced or dismissed. He can usually achieve a very favorable resolution through negotiation. But if necessary, he will draw on his vast courtroom experience — including more than 100 jury trials — in pursuit of a full acquittal. Michael Becker defends clients against every type of charge in Colorado, from shoplifting, traffic tickets, and DUI/DWAI to drug offenses, violent crimes, felony assault, and firearm possession by previous offenders. He also represents children facing juvenile offenses, and he helps people with past convictions to get their Colorado criminal records sealed. - [Megan Majewski, Abogada de Defensa Penal de Colorado](https://cldg.legal/es/co/abogados/megan-majewski/) - La abogada de defensa penal de Colorado Megan Majewski centra su práctica en el alivio post-condena para ayudar a quienes tienen antecedentes penales a avanzar en su vida con mejores oportunidades de vivienda y empleo y la plena restauración de sus derechos civiles y de armas de fuego. Megan se especializa en indultos del gobernador. - [Megan Majewski, Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/co/attorneys/megan-majewski/) - Colorado criminal defense attorney Megan Majewski focuses her practice on post-conviction relief to help those with criminal pasts move forward in their life. - [Charles Goodwin, Nevada Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/nv/attorneys/charles-goodwin/) - Charles Goodwin (查尔斯古德温) excels at negotiating serious felony and misdemeanor charges down to lesser charges or full dismissals without extensive litigation. - [Lori McCardle, Colorado Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/co/attorneys/lori-mccardle/) - Colorado Legal Defense Group attorney Lori McCardle excels in misdemeanor and felony criminal appellate work. She has a long track record of winning acquittals and dismissals for numerous felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor cases. - [Justin Carpenter, Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/co/attorneys/justin-carpenter/) - Colorado criminal defense attorney Justin Carpenter excels at negotiating favorable plea deals that get our clients' charges substantially reduced or dismissed. - [Abogado de Lesiones Personales David Woolf (Asesor)](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/lesiones-personales/abogados/david-woolf/) - Seleccionado como una Estrella en Ascenso por la revista Super Lawyers en 2019, 2020 y 2021, David Woolf es un abogado de lesiones personales en Los Ángeles que ha manejado cientos de casos de lesiones, desde reclamos menores por tejidos blandos hasta lesiones catastróficas y muertes por negligencia. Representa a clientes en todo tipo de - [Personal Injury Attorney David Woolf (Of Counsel)](https://cldg.legal/ca/personal-injury/attorneys/david-woolf/) - https://youtu.be/adAPQcDd3g4 Selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2019, 2020, and 2021, David Woolf is a Los Angeles personal injury attorney who has handled hundreds of injury cases from minor soft-tissue claims to catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. He represents clients in all types of personal injury cases, including: Car, truck, and - [Abogado de Defensa Penal del Condado de San Bernardino Michael Scafiddi](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/abogados/michael-scafiddi/) - Abogado de defensa criminal de primera categoría para todos los juzgados de los condados de San Bernardino y Riverside, incluyendo el Centro de Justicia Suroeste de Murrieta, Banning, Fontana, Joshua Tree, Barstow y Victorville. El abogado de defensa criminal del condado de San Bernardino, Michael Scafiddi, cuenta con una experiencia ideal para defender a los - [Michael Scafiddi - San Bernardino County Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/michael-scafiddi/) - Top-notch criminal defense attorney for all San Bernardino and Riverside County courthouses, including the Murrieta Southwest Justice Center, Banning, Fontana, Joshua Tree, Barstow, and Victorville. San Bernardino County criminal defense attorney Michael Scafiddi enjoys an ideal background for defending those accused of crimes: He is a former police officer and police sergeant. Attorney Scafiddi uses - [Neeraj Singh - Orange County Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/neeraj-singh/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-cEtHArvFk Criminal defense lawyer Neeraj D. Singh represents individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors throughout Orange County, California, including: Neeraj Singh, Orange County criminal defense lawyer. Neeraj D. Singh represents people charged with felonies and misdemeanors throughout Orange County. A Super Lawyers’ Southern California Rising Star of 2017, Neeraj has a practice that includes DUI, - [Neeraj Singh - Abogado de Defensa Penal del Condado de Orange](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/abogados/neeraj-singh/) - Abogado de defensa criminal Neeraj D. Singh representa a individuos acusados de delitos graves y menores en todo el condado de Orange, California, incluyendo: Neeraj Singh, abogado de defensa criminal del condado de Orange. Neeraj D. Singh representa a personas acusadas de delitos graves y menores en todo el condado de Orange. Un Super Lawyers' - [Abogado de Audiencias de Libertad Condicional de California](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/abogados/david-ramirez/) - Si usted o un ser querido se acerca a una audiencia de libertad condicional, no hay necesidad de hacerlo solo. Nuestros abogados de defensa penal de California pueden ayudar con las audiencias de revocación y "lifer" de idoneidad para la libertad condicional ante la Junta de Audiencias de Libertad Condicional. También representamos a los clientes - [Michael Becker - Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/nv/attorneys/michael-becker/) - With thirty years in the courtroom, Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Michael Becker will work aggressively to get your case dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. And if your case cannot be resolved through negotiations, he has more than one hundred jury trials under his belt... Among these are acquittals or dismissals in charges ranging from solicitation of prostitution to robbery, burglary, rape, child abuse, kidnapping, carjacking, mayhem and murder. Even the Nevada Association of Public Safety Officers (NAPSO) relies on Michael Becker to defend its police officers when one of them gets charged with a crime. - [Ryan P. Friedman - Abogado de Defensa Penal de Sacramento](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/abogados/ryan-friedman/) - El abogado Ryan Friedman cree que todo acusado de un delito merece una ayuda legal de primera clase, y que no hay mejor lugar para obtener esa ayuda que de alguien que ha estado en el otro lado de la sala del tribunal. Friedman representa a clientes de California acusados de una variedad de delitos - [Ryan P. Friedman - Sacramento Criminal Defense Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/ryan-friedman/) - Attorney Ryan Friedman believes that every criminal defendant deserves top-notch legal help -- and that there is no better place to get that help than from someone who has been on the other side of the courtroom. Friedman represents California clients accused of a range of felony and misdemeanor crimes. He has a special focus - [Neil Shouse](https://cldg.legal/nv/attorneys/neil-shouse/) - The best defense is a good offense. A Harvard Law School alum, Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer Neil Shouse used to work as a deputy district attorney, so he knows firsthand the tactics and tricks the state uses to convict citizens of crimes. Mr. Shouse now takes advantage of his five-years of experience as a prosecutor to ensure his clients have the most strategic and thorough defense achievable. As a prosecutor, Neil Shouse handled over sixty jury trials and has won ninety-six percent of them. Also, he has over three thousand DUI cases under his belt. An expert in criminal defense, Neil Shouse has been called upon to appear on Good Morning America, Court TV, Fox News, CNN and PBS. - [Cameron Bowman - Abogado de Defensa Penal de la Bahía de California (Asesor)](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/abogados/cameron-bowman/) - El abogado de defensa criminal del norte de California Cameron Bowman, de of counsel, tiene más de 100 juicios con jurado en su haber. Después de pasar 16 años como fiscal adjunto del Oficina del Fiscal del Condado de Santa Clara, ahora utiliza su información privilegiada para vencer a los fiscales en su propio juego. - [Cameron Bowman - California Bay Area Criminal Defense Lawyer (Of Counsel)](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/cameron-bowman/) - Northern California criminal defense attorney Cameron Bowman, of counsel, has more than 100 jury trials to his name. After spending 16 years as a deputy district attorney with the Santa Clara County DA’s Office, he now uses his insider information to beat prosecutors at their own game. Cameron has defended against all types of criminal - [Neil Shouse - Abogado Administrativo](https://cldg.legal/es/ca/lesiones-personales/abogados/neil-shouse/) - Un graduado con honores de la Universidad de California en Berkeley y la Escuela de Derecho de Harvard, Neil Shouse es un abogado de lesiones personales agresivo en California y Nevada. Representa a clientes heridos o fallecidos en accidentes de automóvil, accidentes laborales, mordeduras de perro, productos peligrosos y medicamentos dañinos. El Sr. Shouse está - [Neil Shouse - Managing Attorney](https://cldg.legal/ca/personal-injury/attorneys/neil-shouse/) - An honors graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School, Neil Shouse is a hard-hitting personal injury lawyer in California and Nevada. He represents clients injured or killed by way of car accidents, workplace accidents, dog bites, dangerous products, and harmful drugs. Mr. Shouse is currently involved in the litigation over hernia mesh lawsuits and other dangerous drugs - [Daria Panoff - Nevada Criminal Defense Attorney](https://cldg.legal/nv/attorneys/daria-panoff/) - Daria received her J.D. from UNLV Law School and has been an employee at Las Vegas Defense Group since 2009. - [California Parole Hearings Lawyer](https://cldg.legal/ca/attorneys/david-ramirez/) - If you or a loved one are coming up on a parole hearing, there is no need to go it alone. Our California criminal defense attorneys can assist with both revocation and "lifer" parole suitability hearings before the Board of Parole Hearings. We also represent clients in hearings regarding: Mentally Disordered Offender status Sexually Violent ## Staff - [Reegan O'Neill](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/reegan-oneill/) - Reegan O’Neill was a police officer and a detective with the Englewood Police Department, before joining the CLDG team as an in-house private investigator. She has years of experience conducting thorough investigations in a wide variety of cases, from DUIs and domestic violence to child abuse and homicides. Her specialty as a detective was crimes against children and sex assaults, and she received extensive training in these areas. Now she uses her expert knowledge and experience to help ensure that our clients have the best defense possible. - [Justin Manter](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/justin-manter/) - Paralegal Justin Manter helps our attorneys do their job, makes sure the office is running well, and aids our clients through Colorado's court process. - [Juana Rocha](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/juana-rocha/) - Colorado Legal Defense Group legal assistant Juana Rocha helps keep our office running smoothly as our attorneys are busy fighting for charge dismissals. - [Che Heron](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/che-heron/) - Colorado Legal Defense Group case manager Che Heron helps our attorneys by maintaining our clients' files and keeping them updated about their cases. - [Betsaida Martinez](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/betsaida-martinez/) - Las Vegas Defense Group is a Nevada law firm that fights to get criminal charges reduced to lesser charges or dismissed through negotiation or litigation. - [Alejandra Saenz](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/alejandra-saenz/) - Las Vegas Defense Group practices personal injury law, and our attorneys fight to get the best possible settlements for our clients following an accident. - [Chanthaporn Monsay](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/chanthaporn-monsay/) - Fluent in Spanish, Lao, and Thai, Chanthaporn Monsay uses her nine years of case manager experience to help our attorneys prevail in our personal injury cases. - [Nicole Vigna](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/nicole-vigna/) - Our front desk receptionist at Las Vegas Defense Group, Nicole Vigna uses her skills and keen eye to ensure every client feels at ease and well-cared for. - [Sharice Konate](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/sharice-konate/) - Colorado Legal Defense Group legal assistant Sharice Konate helps keep our office running smoothly while our attorneys are in court and meeting with clients. Sharice graduated from University of Colorado Denver - where she made Dean's List - with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Minor in Law Studies. - [Brittany Gerhart](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/brittany-gerhart/) - Brittany Gerhart helps keep Colorado Legal Defense Group operating smoothly while our attorneys fight for the best resolutions possible in our clients' cases. - [Yuritza Ulloa](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/yuritza-ulloa/) - Las Vegas Defense Group paralegal Yuritza Ulloa helps keep our office running smoothly while our legal team is busy in court and with clients. - [Victor Vigna](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/victor-vigna/) - Victor is a former cop with nearly three decades of experience as an investigator. Now he uses his firsthand account of how things go down "on the other side" to help our clients escape convictions. - [Jacqueline Melgar](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/jacqueline-melgar/) - Jacqueline Melgar is a paralegal in Las Vegas Defense Group's criminal defense department. She has several years of experience helping our clients facing criminal, DUI, and traffic charges. Se habla español. - [Erik Trolson](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/erik-trolson/) - Often the first Las Vegas Defense Group team member our clients meet, Erik keeps the front of the house in order so our attorneys can do what THEY do best. Erik hails to us from University of Nevada, Reno, where he recently earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. - [Diane Barrera](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/diane-barrera/) - Se habla español. Paralegal and office assistant Diane Barrera has devoted her career to assisting attorneys do their job, keeping the office running smoothly, and helping clients through the confusing and daunting Colorado court process. Diane is especially dedicated to our Spanish-speaking clientele and helps to make sure they are fully informed and empowered while our attorneys fight our hardest for the best resolution possible in their cases. - [Christopher Joya](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/christopher-joya/) - Christopher Joya is the paralegal in Las Vegas Defense Group’s personal injury department. Christopher is one of the first people our accident clients meet. And he helps to connect our clients with medical providers while keeping them informed about the status of their cases. - [Nancy Green](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/nancy-green/) - As a case manager to Las Vegas Defense Group, Nancy Green is dedicated to keeping each of our clients informed and comforted from the time they contact us up through their case’s final resolution. - [Bettina Almaden](https://cldg.legal/nv/staff/bettina-almaden/) - Las Vegas Defense Group paralegal Bettina Almaden focuses on helping our criminal defense attorneys manage their caseload. A college graduate, Bettina has exceptional communication skills and keeps our clients informed and empowered throughout the duration of their legal matters. - [Danielle Hebert](https://cldg.legal/co/staff/danielle-hebert/) - Operations Manager Danielle Hebert is devoted to keeping the office running flawlessly while our attorneys are out fighting for the best resolution possible in our clients' cases. 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[Leyes](https://cldg.legal/category/leyes/) - [Sentencia](https://cldg.legal/category/sentencia/) - [Obsceno con un Menor](https://cldg.legal/category/obsceno-con-un-menor/) - [Litigio](https://cldg.legal/category/litigio/) - [Delito Menor](https://cldg.legal/category/delito-menor/) - [Asesinato](https://cldg.legal/category/asesinato/) - [Accidentes de Peatones](https://cldg.legal/category/accidentes-de-peatones/) - [Sanciones](https://cldg.legal/category/sanciones/) - [Pornografía](https://cldg.legal/category/pornografia/) - [Responsabilidad por Premisas](https://cldg.legal/category/responsabilidad-por-premisas/) - [Violación](https://cldg.legal/category/violacion/) - [Colisión por Detrás](https://cldg.legal/category/colision-por-detras/) - [Ira al Volante](https://cldg.legal/category/ira-al-volante/) - [Acoso Sexual](https://cldg.legal/category/acoso-sexual/) - [Robo en Tiendas](https://cldg.legal/category/robo-en-tiendas/) - [Accidentes de camión](https://cldg.legal/category/accidentes-de-camion/) - [Vandalismo](https://cldg.legal/category/vandalismo/) - [Orden de arresto](https://cldg.legal/category/orden-de-arresto/) - [Muerte por negligencia](https://cldg.legal/category/muerte-por-negligencia/) - [Negligencia Médica](https://cldg.legal/category/negligencia-medica/) - [Código Penal](https://cldg.legal/category/codigo-penal/) - [Asalto](https://cldg.legal/category/asalto/) - [Código de Vehículos](https://cldg.legal/category/codigo-de-vehiculos/) - [Fraude](https://cldg.legal/category/fraude/) - [Código de Salud y Seguridad](https://cldg.legal/category/codigo-de-salud-y-seguridad/) - [Accidentes de vehículo](https://cldg.legal/category/accidentes-de-vehiculo/) - [Expungimiento](https://cldg.legal/category/expungimiento/) - [Falsificación](https://cldg.legal/category/falsificacion/) - [Secuestro](https://cldg.legal/category/secuestro/) - [Secuestro Parental](https://cldg.legal/category/secuestro-parental/) - [DMV](https://cldg.legal/category/dmv/) ## Tags - [Colorado](https://cldg.legal/tag/colorado/) - [sex offender registry](https://cldg.legal/tag/sex-offender-registry/) - [impounding](https://cldg.legal/tag/impounding/) - [impound](https://cldg.legal/tag/impound/) - [towing](https://cldg.legal/tag/towing/) - [pick-pocketing](https://cldg.legal/tag/pick-pocketing/) - [larceny from a person](https://cldg.legal/tag/larceny-from-a-person/) - [prostitution](https://cldg.legal/tag/prostitution/) - [solicitation](https://cldg.legal/tag/solicitation/) - [restraining order](https://cldg.legal/tag/restraining-order/) - [protection order](https://cldg.legal/tag/protection-order/) - [protective order](https://cldg.legal/tag/protective-order/) - [tpo](https://cldg.legal/tag/tpo/) - [epo](https://cldg.legal/tag/epo/) - [hit and run](https://cldg.legal/tag/hit-and-run/) - [record sealing](https://cldg.legal/tag/record-sealing/) - [expungement](https://cldg.legal/tag/expungement/) - [record seals](https://cldg.legal/tag/record-seals/) - [domestic violence](https://cldg.legal/tag/domestic-violence/) - [DMV points](https://cldg.legal/tag/dmv-points/) - [DUI](https://cldg.legal/tag/dui/) - [DWAI](https://cldg.legal/tag/dwai/) - [UDD](https://cldg.legal/tag/udd/) - [drunk driving](https://cldg.legal/tag/drunk-driving/) - [license suspension](https://cldg.legal/tag/license-suspension/) - [looting](https://cldg.legal/tag/looting/) - [theft](https://cldg.legal/tag/theft/) - [larceny](https://cldg.legal/tag/larceny/) - [robbery](https://cldg.legal/tag/robbery/) - [drug testing](https://cldg.legal/tag/drug-testing/) - [fifth dui](https://cldg.legal/tag/fifth-dui/) - [5th dui](https://cldg.legal/tag/5th-dui/) - [expungements](https://cldg.legal/tag/expungements/) - [brothels](https://cldg.legal/tag/brothels/) - [vagrancy](https://cldg.legal/tag/vagrancy/) - [vagrant](https://cldg.legal/tag/vagrant/) - [encampment](https://cldg.legal/tag/encampment/) - [psi](https://cldg.legal/tag/psi/) - [presentence investigation report](https://cldg.legal/tag/presentence-investigation-report/) - [oral copulation with a minor](https://cldg.legal/tag/oral-copulation-with-a-minor/) - [PC 287](https://cldg.legal/tag/pc-287/) - [PC 288a](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/laws/what-happened-to-penal-code-288a/) - [demerit points](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/how-can-i-check-the-points-on-my-license-in-colorado/) - [LCMs](https://cldg.legal/tag/lcms/) - [large-capacity magazines](https://cldg.legal/tag/large-capacity-magazines/) - [gun laws](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/what-are-colorado-gun-laws-as-to-magazine-capacity/) - [reciprocity](https://cldg.legal/tag/reciprocity/) - [concealed carry](https://cldg.legal/tag/concealed-carry/) - [ccw](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/gun-laws/colorado-concealed-carry-reciprocity-3-things-to-know/) - [cyberbullying](https://cldg.legal/tag/cyberbullying/) - [cyberstalking](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-the-colorado-definition-of-cyberbullying/) - [DUS](https://cldg.legal/tag/dus/) - [DUR](https://cldg.legal/tag/dur/) - [driving under suspension](https://cldg.legal/tag/driving-under-suspension/) - [driving under restraint](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/dui/what-is-a-dus-charge/) - [arson](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/what-are-the-4-degrees-of-arson-under-nevada-law/) - [loitering](https://cldg.legal/tag/loitering/) - [statutory rape](https://cldg.legal/tag/statutory-rape/) - [statutory sexual seduction](https://cldg.legal/tag/statutory-sexual-seduction/) - [age of consent](https://cldg.legal/tag/age-of-consent/) - [romeo & juliet](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/does-statutory-rape-mean-the-same-thing-as-statutory-sexual-seduction/) - [casino markers](https://cldg.legal/tag/casino-markers/) - [payment plans](https://cldg.legal/tag/payment-plans/) - [bad checks](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/casino-marker-laws/can-i-do-a-payment-plan-for-a-casino-marker/) - [mouth alcohol](https://cldg.legal/tag/mouth-alcohol/) - [loaded guns](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/criminal-defense/can-you-carry-a-loaded-gun-in-your-car-in-nevada/) - [convicted felons](https://cldg.legal/tag/convicted-felons/) - [guns](https://cldg.legal/tag/guns/) - [pardons](https://cldg.legal/tag/pardons/) - [marijuana](https://cldg.legal/tag/marijuana/) - [possession](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/colorado-possession-laws-how-much-marijuana-am-i-allowed-to-have/) - [BAC](https://cldg.legal/tag/bac/) - [blood alcohol content](https://cldg.legal/tag/blood-alcohol-content/) - [blood alcohol concentration](https://cldg.legal/tag/blood-alcohol-concentration/) - [bail](https://cldg.legal/tag/bail/) - [bond](https://cldg.legal/tag/bond/) - [bail bond](https://cldg.legal/tag/bail-bond/) - [bondsman](https://cldg.legal/tag/bondsman/) - [revoking bond](https://cldg.legal/tag/revoking-bond/) - [suppression](https://cldg.legal/tag/suppression/) - [motion to suppress](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-do-you-suppress-evidence-in-dui-cases/) - [resentencing](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-to-seek-resentencing-based-on-the-la-county-das-new-policies/) - [misdemeanors](https://cldg.legal/tag/misdemeanors/) - [diversion](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/is-los-angeles-county-still-prosecuting-misdemeanor-cases/) - [felony](https://cldg.legal/tag/felony/) - [enhancements](https://cldg.legal/tag/enhancements/) - [habeas corpus](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/how-do-habeas-corpus-petitions-work-in-los-angeles-county/) - [death penalty](https://cldg.legal/tag/death-penalty/) - [capital punishment](https://cldg.legal/ca/blog/can-los-angeles-murder-convictions-carry-the-death-penalty/) - [juvenile](https://cldg.legal/tag/juvenile/) - [tried as adults](https://cldg.legal/tag/tried-as-adults/) - [texting and driving](https://cldg.legal/tag/texting-and-driving/) - [negligence](https://cldg.legal/tag/negligence/) - [perjury](https://cldg.legal/tag/perjury/) - [false swearing](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/false-swearing-in-colorado-is-it-the-same-as-perjury/) - [contempt](https://cldg.legal/tag/contempt/) - [contempt of court](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/laws/what-constitutes-contempt-of-court-in-colorado/) - [life without parole](https://cldg.legal/tag/life-without-parole/) - [life sentence](https://cldg.legal/tag/life-sentence/) - [medical malpractice](https://cldg.legal/tag/medical-malpractice/) - [statute of limitations](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-statute-of-limitations-for-medical-malpractice-in-nevada/) - [wrongful death](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-wrongful-death-statute-in-nevada-2/) - [federal drug possession](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/when-is-drug-possession-in-las-vegas-a-federal-crime/) - [crossbow](https://cldg.legal/tag/crossbow/) - [felon](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-a-felon-own-a-crossbow-in-nevada/) - [child abuse](https://cldg.legal/tag/child-abuse/) - [child neglect](https://cldg.legal/tag/child-neglect/) - [child endangerment](https://cldg.legal/tag/child-endangerment/) - [aiding](https://cldg.legal/tag/aiding/) - [abetting](https://cldg.legal/tag/abetting/) - [accessory](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/aiding-and-abetting-vs-accessory-to-a-crime-in-colorado/) - [Make My Day](https://cldg.legal/tag/make-my-day/) - [Castle Doctrine](https://cldg.legal/tag/castle-doctrine/) - [Duty to Retreat](https://cldg.legal/tag/duty-to-retreat/) - [Self-defense](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/does-colorado-have-a-make-my-day-law/) - [deadly weapon](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-the-definition-of-a-deadly-weapon-in-colorado/) - [order of protection](https://cldg.legal/tag/order-of-protection/) - [ERO](https://cldg.legal/tag/ero/) - [TRO](https://cldg.legal/tag/tro/) - [PRO](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-a-restraining-order-and-a-protective-order-in-colorado/) - [animal cruelty](https://cldg.legal/tag/animal-cruelty/) - [aggravated animal cruelty](https://cldg.legal/tag/aggravated-animal-cruelty/) - [animal abuse](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-counts-as-aggravated-animal-cruelty-in-colorado/) - [assault](https://cldg.legal/tag/assault/) - [battery](https://cldg.legal/tag/battery/) - [slip-and-fall](https://cldg.legal/tag/slip-and-fall/) - [hotel injury](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-a-las-vegas-hotel-liable-if-i-fell-on-a-slippery-floor/) - [insurance claim](https://cldg.legal/tag/insurance-claim/) - [crimes of violence](https://cldg.legal/tag/crimes-of-violence/) - [COV](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/crime-of-violence-in-colorado-the-implications-for-sentencing/) - [probation violations](https://cldg.legal/tag/probation-violations/) - [extradition](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/does-arizona-extradite-for-probation-violations/) - [search](https://cldg.legal/tag/search/) - [seizure](https://cldg.legal/tag/seizure/) - [asset forfeiture](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/3-times-the-nevada-government-can-seize-your-property-for-criminal-activity/) - [wiretapping](https://cldg.legal/tag/wiretapping/) - [eavesdropping](https://cldg.legal/tag/eavesdropping/) - [one-party consent](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-recording-law-3-key-things-to-know/) - [biased jurors](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/can-i-dismiss-biased-jurors-in-a-nevada-jury-trial/) - [conceal carry](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/10-places-you-cannot-concealed-carry-in-arizona/) - [jail](https://cldg.legal/tag/jail/) - [prison](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/whats-the-difference-between-jail-and-prison-in-nevada-2/) - [stun guns](https://cldg.legal/tag/stun-guns/) - [tasers](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/are-stun-guns-legal-in-arizona/) - [quash](https://cldg.legal/tag/quash/) - [bench warrant](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/how-to-quash-a-bench-warrant-in-arizona/) - [appeal](https://cldg.legal/tag/appeal/) - [DMV hearing](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/can-i-appeal-if-i-lose-my-dmv-hearing-in-colorado/) - [trucking accident](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-nevada-truck-accident-statute/) - [johns](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/what-is-the-punishment-for-hiring-a-prostitute-in-las-vegas/) - [dog bite](https://cldg.legal/5-clark-county-dog-bite-laws-you-may-not-have-known/) - [work injury](https://cldg.legal/tag/work-injury/) - [workers' compensation](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/is-there-a-nevada-work-injury-statute/) - [legal limit](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/arizona-dui-alcohol-limit-3-things-to-know/) - [set aside](https://cldg.legal/tag/set-aside/) - [seal](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/how-long-does-a-dui-stay-on-your-record-in-arizona/) - [DUI 4th](https://cldg.legal/tag/dui-4th/) - [fourth DUI](https://cldg.legal/tag/fourth-dui/) - [carrying concealed](https://cldg.legal/tag/carrying-concealed/) - [car carry](https://cldg.legal/tag/car-carry/) - [loaded gun](https://cldg.legal/tag/loaded-gun/) - [subpoena](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/whats-the-procedures-for-serving-a-subpoena-in-nevada/) - [alcohol](https://cldg.legal/tag/alcohol/) - [OR release](https://cldg.legal/tag/or-release/) - [PR bond](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/or-release-in-colorado-how-to-get-out-of-jail-without-a-bail-bond/) - [expunging](https://cldg.legal/tag/expunging/) - [suspended license](https://cldg.legal/tag/suspended-license/) - [driving under restraing](https://cldg.legal/tag/driving-under-restraing/) - [recording](https://cldg.legal/tag/recording/) - [ASP baton](https://cldg.legal/tag/asp-baton/) - [reckless driving](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/how-long-does-reckless-driving-stay-on-your-record-in-nevada/) - [gangs](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/colorado-springs-gang-violence-how-much-of-a-problem-is-it/) - [drug possession](https://cldg.legal/tag/drug-possession/) - [simple possession](https://cldg.legal/az/blog/can-i-go-to-jail-for-a-first-time-possession-in-arizona/) - [motions](https://cldg.legal/co/blog/what-is-a-motions-hearing-in-a-colorado-criminal-case/) - [NRS](https://cldg.legal/tag/nrs/) - [Nevada Revised Statutes](https://cldg.legal/tag/nevada-revised-statutes/) - [security guards](https://cldg.legal/tag/security-guards/) - [fourth amendment](https://cldg.legal/tag/fourth-amendment/) - [drugs](https://cldg.legal/tag/drugs/) - [public defender](https://cldg.legal/tag/public-defender/) - [probation](https://cldg.legal/tag/probation/) - [two-party consent](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/laws/is-it-illegal-to-record-someone-without-consent-in-nevada/) - [car accident](https://cldg.legal/tag/car-accident/) - [insurance adjuster](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/insurance/top-5-things-you-should-never-say-to-an-insurance-adjuster/) - [casinos](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/misdemeanor/nevada-casino-ccw/) - [rape](https://cldg.legal/tag/rape/) - [sexual assault](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/rape/statute-of-limitations-in-nevada-rape-cases/) - [dirk](https://cldg.legal/tag/dirk/) - [dagger](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/carry-dirk-dagger/) - [SIIS](https://cldg.legal/tag/siis/) - [workers' comp](https://cldg.legal/nv/blog/siis-in-nevada/) - [auto theft Colorado](https://cldg.legal/tag/auto-theft-colorado/) - [auto theft](https://cldg.legal/tag/auto-theft/) - [aggravated motor vehicle theft](https://cldg.legal/tag/aggravated-motor-vehicle-theft/) - [ban the box](https://cldg.legal/tag/ban-the-box/) - [chance to compete](https://cldg.legal/tag/chance-to-compete/) - [background check](https://cldg.legal/tag/background-check/) - [indigent](https://cldg.legal/tag/indigent/) - [court-appointed](https://cldg.legal/tag/court-appointed/) - [first degree murder](https://cldg.legal/tag/first-degree-murder/) - [sentence](https://cldg.legal/tag/sentence/) - [community service](https://cldg.legal/tag/community-service/) - [useful public service](https://cldg.legal/tag/useful-public-service/) - [domestic violence classes](https://cldg.legal/tag/domestic-violence-classes/) - [revocation](https://cldg.legal/tag/revocation/) - [IID](https://cldg.legal/tag/iid/) - [ignition interlock device](https://cldg.legal/tag/ignition-interlock-device/) - [restricted license](https://cldg.legal/tag/restricted-license/) - [express consent affidavit](https://cldg.legal/tag/express-consent-affidavit/) - [notice of revocation](https://cldg.legal/tag/notice-of-revocation/) - [license](https://cldg.legal/tag/license/) - [express consent hearing](https://cldg.legal/tag/express-consent-hearing/) - [administrative hearing](https://cldg.legal/tag/administrative-hearing/) - [Colorado DMV](https://cldg.legal/tag/colorado-dmv/) - [fake ID](https://cldg.legal/tag/fake-id/) - [fake driver's license](https://cldg.legal/tag/fake-drivers-license/) - [reasonable suspicion](https://cldg.legal/tag/reasonable-suspicion/) - [probable cause](https://cldg.legal/tag/probable-cause/) - [arrests](https://cldg.legal/tag/arrests/) - [detentions](https://cldg.legal/tag/detentions/) - [mandatory reporter](https://cldg.legal/tag/mandatory-reporter/) - [elder abuse](https://cldg.legal/tag/elder-abuse/) - [Las Vegas](https://cldg.legal/tag/las-vegas/) - [hotel](https://cldg.legal/tag/hotel/) - [voluntary manslaughter](https://cldg.legal/tag/voluntary-manslaughter/) - [involuntary manslaughter](https://cldg.legal/tag/involuntary-manslaughter/) - [firearms](https://cldg.legal/tag/firearms/) - [automatic weapons](https://cldg.legal/tag/automatic-weapons/) - [machine weapons](https://cldg.legal/tag/machine-weapons/) - [concurrent sentences](https://cldg.legal/tag/concurrent-sentences/) - [consecutive sentences](https://cldg.legal/tag/consecutive-sentences/) - [sex offender](https://cldg.legal/tag/sex-offender/) - [fleeing the scene of an accident](https://cldg.legal/tag/fleeing-the-scene-of-an-accident/) - [denver](https://cldg.legal/tag/denver/) - [harassment](https://cldg.legal/tag/harassment/) - [carrying a concealed weapon](https://cldg.legal/tag/carrying-a-concealed-weapon/) - [dmv](https://cldg.legal/tag/dmv/) - [driving record](https://cldg.legal/tag/driving-record/) - [driver record](https://cldg.legal/tag/driver-record/) - [smoking](https://cldg.legal/tag/smoking/) - [smoking age](https://cldg.legal/tag/smoking-age/) - [tobacco](https://cldg.legal/tag/tobacco/) - [vaping](https://cldg.legal/tag/vaping/) - [arrest records](https://cldg.legal/tag/arrest-records/) - [swimming pool](https://cldg.legal/tag/swimming-pool/) - [drowning](https://cldg.legal/tag/drowning/) - [injury](https://cldg.legal/tag/injury/) - [3rd DUI](https://cldg.legal/tag/3rd-dui/) - [denver public defender](https://cldg.legal/tag/denver-public-defender/) - [slip and fall claim](https://cldg.legal/tag/slip-and-fall-claim/) - [slip & fall](https://cldg.legal/tag/slip-fall/) - [ATV crash](https://cldg.legal/tag/atv-crash/) - [car accident statute](https://cldg.legal/tag/car-accident-statute/) - 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