by Gowdey Law | Oct 14, 2026 | DUI Defense, Criminal Defense
Getting pulled over on the Las Vegas Strip or a Henderson highway under suspicion of driving under the influence is a terrifying experience. Flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror can make your heart race. As the police officer walks up to your window,...
by Gowdey Law | Oct 12, 2026 | Criminal Law
An arrest for theft in Las Vegas can make your world stop. You are likely worried about your job, your family, and whether you will face time behind bars. In Nevada, the difference between a minor shoplifting charge and a severe felony that alters your life comes down...
by Gowdey Law | Oct 9, 2026 | Criminal Law
You made a mistake. Maybe money has been tight, or maybe you were just distracted and walked out of the store without paying. The next thing you know, a security guard is grabbing your arm. They pull you into a back room, call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, and...
by Gowdey Law | Oct 7, 2026 | DUI Defense, Criminal Defense
A DUI arrest is a heavy weight to carry. Long after you pay your fines, finish your classes, and get your driver’s license back, the ghost of that mistake follows you. You apply for a good job in Henderson or try to rent an apartment in North Las Vegas, and the...
by Gowdey Law | Oct 5, 2026 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Law
A criminal record is a heavy chain. Even if you served your time, paid your fines, and stayed completely out of trouble, that old arrest still haunts you. When you apply for a good job on the Strip, they run a background check. When you try to rent a safe apartment in...