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My name is Michael I. Gowdey, and as a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with decades of experience, I’ve seen how quickly a routine police stop can go wrong — and how important it is to know your rights. Every day, people in Nevada are pulled over or stopped by law...

Nobody ever says, "When the going gets tough, the tough start plea bargaining." Whom would you bet on in a prizefight, the fighter or the negotiator? Make no mistake about it, when you choose your lawyer…

Whether it's alcohol or any other dangerous substance, trying to drive a car or motorcycle under the influence is extremely dangerous. Sadly, it's often other people like cyclists, pedestrians, or passengers in other cars who end up seriously injured or killed if an...

Being involved in a car accident anywhere is an unfortunate and overwhelming experience for the victim but certain roads in Nevada may be more likely to serve as the home site for an accident than others. Residents and tourists alike should be aware of these risks and...

Hit and run accidents often have significant consequences, and often lead to fatality.  Unfortunately, a recent analysis identifies that Nevada comes in fourth across the country for fatal hit and run accidents.  That’s according to results captured and analyzed by...

Speeding might seem like the easiest way to get somewhere, but it comes at a high cost. Especially if you already have a problematic driving record, or if you're involved in a car accident that also comes with speeding tickets or moving violations, the consequences...

What Is the Difference Between Felony Charges in Custody and Out of Custody in Nevada? Being accused of any felony in the State of Nevada is an overwhelming experience and one that should prompt you to hire a lawyer. If you are in custody, a 48-hour hearing and a...

Anyone who has been arrested in Las Vegas can report that this is an unnerving experience, but there is good news indicating that the use of body cameras may become more prevalent not just in other cities, but for the Las Vegas police as well. You may have noticed...

The beautiful weather and great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors make Las Vegas a popular place to ride your motorcycle. Unfortunately, however, this also means that there’s a higher chance of being hurt in a serious motorcycle accident. If you or someone you know...

Whether you are a resident, or someone in the midst of a fun weekend gone wrong, being arrested in Vegas is an unnerving experience. Trying to handle it on your own because you are embarrassed or confused is a huge mistake, whereas, consulting directly with an...

As a resident of Las Vegas or as somebody visiting as a tourist, you need to know about some of the things you should do to avoid getting arrested in a Vegas casino. Sometimes people assume that because the motto of the area is “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”...

Injured In A Car Accident In Las Vegas? Here’s What You Need To Know! A car accident, or what is most commonly referred to by Law Vegas Law Enforcement as a “Car Collision” can be a harrowing experience. Not only is it possible to suffer life-changing injuries, in the...