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In Las Vegas, a special ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 15, to celebrate and honor domestic violence victims. This celebration of life was held outside the Robert E. Price Recreation Center. Just prior to the remembrance ceremony, the event hosted a tree dedication.
One of the victims honored during the event was 33-year-old Breyanna Sotomayor. Breyanna was a beloved mother of three who was well known for her amazing energy and positive spirit. On January 25, 2024, she was viciously murdered by her ex-boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend later pleaded guilty to murder.
In 2024, 16 individuals passed away in the Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction as a direct result of domestic violence. Each of these beloved people was honored during the ceremony.
Every victim’s name was read out loud and written down on a small purple note. Then, all the victims’ names were lovingly placed on the newly dedicated tree. The family of one domestic violence victim requested that their loved one’s name not be read at the ceremony, so their privacy was protected. A small purple note was still hung on the tree in dedication to that unnamed, loved individual.
Looking out into the crowd of around 150 people in attendance, many of the individuals wore purple to represent solidarity with the victims. This remembrance event was held for the second time this year, and many community members hope to see this celebration of life happen each October in the city.
One silver lining to this year’s remembrance event is that the number of domestic violence victims who passed away in 2024 was less than half of what the number was in 2023. The significant decrease in domestic violence fatalities is a trend the city wants to continue to see in the coming years. The goal is always to get those numbers down to zero, and hosting community events is one way to help remind everyone to protect each other.
These community events also serve to remind everyone that domestic violence incidents affect the lives of so many people, not just those directly impacted by the violence.
Domestic violence doesn’t always result in a fatality. A whole host of behaviors can be considered domestic violence in Nevada under the law, including any act of physical harm, sexual assault, or psychological abuse of a family or household member. Domestic violence includes incidents against romantic partners, family members, parents, or roommates.
The penalties associated with domestic violence are steep in Nevada. If you get convicted of a domestic violence charge, then you could permanently lose the right to own guns. You might also struggle with finding housing and employment opportunities. What’s more, if you have a child and an existing child custody arrangement, then your rights could be impacted by this type of criminal charge.
To avoid the worst consequences of domestic violence charges, you need a skilled legal advocate to fight for you. Schedule a free consultation call with our team here at LV Criminal Defense now by leaving your contact details on our online form.
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