Can I Livestream my Own Police Traffic Stop?
In a previous blog, the issue of whether you have the right to record the police during a traffic stop was discussed. As stated in that blog, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which encompasses Nevada, ruled in 1995 that the right is protected by the First Amendment. The U.S….
Important New Changes to Nevada’s Traffic Laws
Beginning January 1, 2023, pursuant to Nevada Assembly Bill 116, some traffic violations will no longer be considered criminal misdemeanors, but rather a “civil infraction.” For example, no longer considered a crime are violations for broken taillight, speeding (as long it’s not for traveling above 30 mph), or riding in…
Dude, Where’s My Court?
We often get questions about what’s the difference between all the courts in Southern Nevada and what exact court is my case in? To try and clarify all the confusion, here is an overview of the most common courts in Southern Nevada, what type of cases the court handles, and…
Can Parking Enforcement “Chalk” My Car Tires?
We’ve probably all seen a parking enforcement officer placing a chalk mark on a parked car’s tire. The act of “tire chalking” involves marking a car’s tire using chalk to determine the time for which it remains parked in a parking spot. Naturally, many people feel that this is some…
What are My Rights as a Student?
A federal District Court judge in Ohio recently ruled that a school violated a student’s Fourth Amendment right to privacy when he was required to use a webcam to show his bedroom before taking an online test. The school’s requirement that student’s show the location they are taking the test…
Is it Illegal to Wear a “Fuck the Police” Shirt?
Can the police legally arrest you for wearing a shirt that says: “Fuck the Police”? What about wearing a “Fuck the Police” shirt and, after being confronted by the police for wearing the shirt, calling the officers “mother fuckers” and “bitch-ass fucking pigs”? The short answer is “No,” according to…