Nevada Domestic Violence Statistics

Attorney Ross Goodman

520 S 4th St,

Las Vegas, NV 89101

Phone: (702) 383 – 5088

Fax: (702) 385 – 5088

Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence (NNADV) is an organization that provides assistance to domestic violence victims. Every year, they collect and produce an annual report of domestic violence cases in Nevada. In this article, we will break down the important points in their annual report.

Here are the statistics provided by NNADV:

Total number of primary victims: 38042
Age	Female	Male
0 – 12	30	21
13 - 17	348	53
18 - 29	6439	508
30 - 44	12100	950
45 - 64	3391	752
65	825	167
Unknown Age	12431	27
Total	35564	2478

Location	Number of Victims
Carson	1347
Churchill	287
Clark	25349
Douglas	175
Elko	191
Esmeralda	1
Eureka	4
Humboldt	45
Lander	11
Lincoln	0
Lyon	176
Mineral	16
Nye	125
Pershing	19
Storey	13
Washoe	9674
White Pine	8
Unkown	421
Out of State	180
Total	38042

Let us break down the facts:

• The statistics say that there are over 38,000 of reported cases of domestic violence in Nevada.
• Women are more prone to the cases of domestic violence.
• Most of the domestic violence cases are committed by people in the “30 – 44” age bracket, with over 12,000 cases.
• There are over 12,000 people who do not want to disclose their age.
• For some reason, Clark County has the most number of reported cases. Lincoln has no reported case of domestic violence.

It is important to take note that the statistics are based on reported cases. There are victims who chose not to report their case. If you know someone who is a victim or charged with domestic violence, please contact a domestic violence lawyer in Las Vegas.

Hire Atty. Ross Goodman

Atty. Ross Goodman has an extensive experience with domestic violence cases. He also provides the best legal advises for his clients in Las Vegas. Call Ross Goodman at (702) 383 – 5088 for a free consultation.

Penalties of Violating a Restraining Order in Las Vegas Nevada

Attorney Ross Goodman
520 S 4th St,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 383 – 5088
Fax: (702) 385 – 5088

A crime is committed when an adversed party does not follow the conditions stated in the protection and restraining order. The penalties depend on the type of restraining order that is being violated – whether it is temporary or extended.

The Penalties

·         Violating a Temporary Restraining Order

A person who deliberately violates a temporary restraining order will face gross misdemeanor charges. A gross misdemeanor carries a penalty of not more than a year jail imprisonment. The violator can also pay fines up to $2,000.

·         Violating an Extended Restraining Order

It is considered a Category C Felony when a person purposely violates an extended restraining order. A Category C Felony carries a punishment of one to five years imprisonment in Nevada State Prison. The penalties also include fines up to $10,000.

·         Workplace Harrassment or Domestic Abuse

The adverse party will face misdemeanor charges if he/she intentionally violates a temporary or an extended restraining order against domestic exploitation or harrassment in the workplace. These misdemeanor charges carry fines of up to $1,000 and includes a jail detention of up to 6 months.

Note: Protection and Restraining orders from other states are issued with full faith and credit by their state laws. It means that out-of-state orders are treated and imposed by police officers just like the in-state orders.

Protection and Restraining Order Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A Las Vegas Domestic Violence Attorney can assist you in dealing with restraining orders. Ross Goodman is a domestic violence attorney in Las Vegas who can help you in the following ways:

·         File an appeal against the temporary or extended restraining order

·         Represent you well on the court and can tell your side of the story

·         Resolve your case without a trial through dismissal

·         Lessen the charges and penalties of violating a restraining order through plea bargaining

·         Defend you against the accusations and can find ways to get the restraining order lifted

Attorney Ross Goodman specializes in Criminal Cases in Las Vegas. Attorney Goodman has helped clients get reduced sentences, case dismissals and not-guilty verdicts. Just visit his office for consultation. 

Open Or Gross Lewdness in Las Vegas

Attorney Ross Goodman
520 S 4th St,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 383 – 5088
Fax: (702) 385 – 5088

Open and gross lewdness is a serious allegation in Las Vegas Nevada. It is considered a gross misdemeanor or a category D felony depending on the circumstances. Knowing the law regarding open and gross lewdness can help a person avoid serious consequences.

What is Open and Gross Lewdness in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Under the Nevada State Law, open and gross lewdness is defined as:

·         Any deliberate sexual act performed either in public or in a private location where other people could still witness it.

This happens when a person does sexual acts explicitly in public. An example of this is when a man masturbates in front of his open window at home. Though the person is in a private place, the act is still done openly. Hence, a crime is committed. 

·         Any sexual encounter that is nonconsensual and is not considered as actual rape.

A person will be accused of open and gross lewdness if he/she allegedly touched another person in a sexual approach without consent. These sexual acts are not deemed as rape because it involves no penetration. An example of this is when a guy touches the breast or kisses the neck of a girl without consent. Since there is no penetration, the person will not be charged of rape.

Note: According to NRS 201.210, the breast feeding of a child by his/her mother is not considered as open or gross lewdness.

Is indecent exposure same with open and gross lewdness?

The two cases are different. Indecent exposure is the exposure of private body parts regardless of the person’s sexual interest. On the other hand, open and gross lewdness concerns mostly on sexual acts.

What are the penalties?

Here are the penalties that a person might face when charged with open and gross lewdness in Las Vegas, Nevada:

First Offense – it is considered as a gross misdemeanor

·         Jail time of one year

·         A maximum of $2,000 fine

·         Possible sex offender registration

Subsequent offense – it constitutes a Category D Felony

·         Imprisonment of one to four years

·         A maximum fine of $5,000

·         Possible sex offender registration

Sex Assault Lawyer in Las Vegas Nevada

An experienced Las Vegas sexual assault attorney like Ross Goodman can help you defend criminal charges including open and gross lewdness. With his years of experience, Ross Goodman can successfully dismiss or drop the charges against you.

If you or someone you know is facing open and gross lewdness case in Nevada, don’t hesitate to contact Ross Goodman at (702) 383 - 5088. 

DUI Unlawful Acts - NRS 484C.110

All states have laws that govern if a driver should be arrested for drunk driving. Several are drafted to cover every circumstance imaginable, with some slight variations between states. Most of the time, the laws are similar for all states. In this post, an experienced DUI lawyer will explain the particulars about one of the DUI laws specific for Nevada, the NRS 484C.110.

What Is The NRS 484C.110 “Unlawful Acts Law”?

Chapter 484C of the NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) defines what DUI is in Nevada, as well as other information concerning driving under the influence.

The NRS 484C.110 is a provision that explains the conditions or “unlawful acts” when one can be arrested for driving while intoxicated. Included in the law are the legal limits for alcohol and drugs, which is collected from breath, blood, urine, or field sobriety tests.

Unlawful acts

Committing any of the following unlawful acts are reasonable grounds for arrest. Each act is a separate offense; you can receive additional charges when violating more than one unlawful act:

Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor. It is not enough that a driver is drinking while driving. They have to consume enough alcohol to impair their driving enough that it can be hazardous for them, their passengers, other drivers, and pedestrians.

Having a blood alcohol level (BAC) of 0.08% and above. Nevada has stated that 0.08% is the optimum limit for driving. It’s flexible enough for most cases, but even if someone is well below the legal limit, a person can still be suspected of driving while intoxicated if their driving is observed to be erratic or dangerous.

Meeting or going beyond the legal BAC level within two hours of operating a vehicle. As long as you were in direct control of a vehicle within two hours, you can still be arrested for DUI even if you have left the car.

Driving while influenced by any controlled substances. DUI laws also cover if the driver was affected by controlled substances. This includes legal or illegal drugs.

Driving while intoxicated or influenced by a combination of alcohol or controlled substances. As stated, DWI also includes being influenced by both alcohol and drugs.

What Can You Do?

As soon as you are arrested, it is important to contact an attorney right away. These cases can become complicated; by contacting a lawyer, they can give you a better chance to reduce or even eliminate the charges if possible. If you have any questions about your case, please ask your criminal defense attorney. If you need a lawyer, you may visit our website at rosscgoodman.com

Of Men's Rights and Law

For the longest time, men have been getting the short end of the stick when the law should be fair to everyone.

For starters, men in general will be imprisoned longer, and receive harsher penalties for the same crime when compared to women. Lighter sentences are handed out to women, often through probation or suspended sentence, sometimes not even receiving a sentence at all. And yes, when imprisoned, they have better chances and have a shorter duration when getting a parole.

Domestic violence cases are especially tricky. When someone calls the police because of an alleged domestic violence crime, someone has to spend a night in jail, even if the caller was a male victim. This should be against the presumption of innocence, yet it still happens.

While domestic violence cases are already bad enough, rape cases are even worse for men. People are more inclined to believe the woman rather than the man when in rape cases, even if the man is innocent. Even if they are victim, it is still equally bad. If the victim is male, most people will treat him with ridicule or claim that he was lucky for “getting some”. The judge or the jury may also have this same mindset, as evidenced by many cases when the woman rapist got off scot-free or a slap on the wrist.

False rape claims are rising because they only receive nominal punishments, while he spends his days in jail, or have to pay ridiculous fees.

And of course, there's paying child support and/or alimony. It may not be related to criminal defense, but it still is a huge problem in the US, with women still taking advantage of getting payment even if they she has the higher income, or just to ruin or give the man a bad reputation. And yet, when he can’t pay, again, he gets sent to jail.

All of this are happening even in the state of Nevada. As a criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas, I sincerely hope that domestic abuse laws will continue to improve in the future, and treat men and women the same just as anyone else.

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