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Is the death penalty broken in Nevada? Some point to the case of Patrick McKenna in support of that. Patrick McKenna spent nearly his whole adult life on death row. And that is where he died. On April 19th, after surgery to.

In Nevada, just like the rest of the country, predatory behavior targeting children is an especially egregious offense and can carry heavy penalties, with online sexual exploitation of children carrying some of the most severe penalties of any crime in Nevada.  Unfortunately,.

How long will it take to learn lessons from the continual frenzy of mass shootings that have plagued this country? Certainly not before Kevin Mediola, Jr. was killed and multiple others injured in a Thanksgiving Day shooting rampage throughout Southern Nevada and.

This past year of COVID is just another example of how we scapegoat a community and it serves as a reminder of how Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have historically been one of those communities. What Textbooks Don’t Traditionally Tell What most.

Recently, an employee entered the parking garage where he worked and killed a security guard. The Attack An employee arrived at his Strip resort employer's parking lot around 5:45 in the evening. He shot and killed a security guard. Then he shot.

There’s no doubt that America is divided – now more than ever. The advent of Covid-19 served to divide the nation further. These divisions exploded onto the national scene during the 2020 presidential election. Those favoring President Trump reacted in disbelief when.

The United States Constitution and Nevada law give you the right to represent yourself in a court proceeding. It’s called representing yourself “pro se” or “in pro per.” But should you? We generally don’t think so, but let’s review how it works..

Nevada, like more than half the states, is a “stand your ground” state. You don’t have to retreat if threatened, and depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to use non-deadly or deadly force. Generally, situations allowing self-defense arise during.

Being accused of a crime is an unfamiliar experience. Many people are overwhelmed, scared, and may feel helpless or hopeless. The future is uncertain. Some people feel ashamed or embarrassed if accused of a crime that hurt someone. Some people may feel.

Homicide Investigations in Las Vegas Rose by 33% in 2020, Report Says In 2019, homicides plummeted in Clark County, with 144 homicide investigations recorded. In 2020, that trend did not continue. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that law enforcement agencies investigated the.