by Gowdey Law | Aug 21, 2026 | Criminal Law
You book a room in Las Vegas to relax, have fun, and enjoy some privacy. The absolute last thing you expect is a loud knock on the door from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police. Suddenly, officers are inside your room, digging through your suitcases, and treating you...
by Gowdey Law | Aug 17, 2026 | Criminal Law
Las Vegas is marketed as the ultimate adult playground. You see movies where people are stumbling down Las Vegas Boulevard, drinks in hand, without a care in the world. So, you grab a beer from a convenience store, crack it open, and start walking. A few minutes...
by Gowdey Law | Aug 3, 2026 | Criminal Law
You came to Las Vegas to let loose, celebrate, and escape the daily grind. You never expected the trip to end in handcuffs. Right now, you are probably feeling terrified, embarrassed, and completely overwhelmed about what this means for your job, your family, and your...
by Gowdey Law | Jun 12, 2026 | Criminal Law
Marijuana: Legal But Still Complicated Nevada legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 and older in 2017, and today cannabis dispensaries operate throughout Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas. Under NRS Chapter 678D, adults may legally possess up to 1...
by Gowdey Law | Jun 5, 2026 | Criminal Law
Let’s clear up the confusion once and for all. The Key Distinction: Expungement vs. Record Sealing In most states, expungement refers to the physical destruction of criminal records — as if the arrest or conviction never happened. Nevada takes a different...
by Gowdey Law | Jun 1, 2026 | Criminal Law
A DUI arrest in Las Vegas is not the end of the road. But what you do — and don’t do — in the hours, days, and weeks immediately after that arrest can make an enormous difference in how your case resolves. I’ve been defending DUI clients in Clark County...
