Criminal Law

In the news

Posted on February 27, 2008
Washoe County to seek special legislative session (re: Indigent Defense Commission order on performance standards). RGJ 2/27/08 A look behind Reno's White Curtain. RGJ 2/27/08 Judge told own up to donations. LVRJ 2/27/08 Dealer in Simpson case sues memorabilia broker...

In the news

Posted on February 26, 2008
Court upholds death sentence in murder of grandparents. Nevada Appeal 2/26/08 Smith: Halverson, Del Vecchio cases show open season on court staff is over. LVRJ 2/26/08 Nevada high court overturns convictions in Angelil extortion case. Nevada Appeal 2/25/08 Korean couple's extortion convictions rejected...

Nevada Supreme Court oral arguments - 1st week of March

Posted on February 25, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008 47763 HAMM VS. ARROWCREEK HOMEOWNERS ASS'N 10:00 AM 30 min Carson City Courtroom - Second Floor En Banc (Full Court ) 45518 IN RE: PARENTAL RIGHTS AS TO BERGERON C/W 47678 10:30 AM 30 min Carson City Courtroom - Second Floor En Banc (Full Court ) 47678 IN RE: PARENTAL RIGHTS AS TO BERGERON C/W 45518 10:30 AM 30 min Carson City Courtroom - Second Floor En Banc (Full Court ) 47761 CITY OF BOULDER CITY VS...

In the news

Posted on February 25, 2008
State's new US attorney settles into role. RGJ 2/25/08 New rules: court begins unsealing records. LVRJ 2/25/08 Vegas man's case a test for lethal injections. LVSun 2/25/08 (includes story on an unpublished order of the Nevada Supreme Court overturning the convictions for extortion of Yun Sung and Ae Kwon...

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US Supreme Court grants cert on 3 cases

Posted on February 25, 2008
Via Scotusblog, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari on three cases this morning. In Arizona v. Gant the Court will consider the test for police authority to seach a car after an arrest and securing the scene. The issue presented is "Does the Fourth Amendment require law enforcement officers to demonstrate a threat to their safety or a need to preserve evidence related to the crime of arrest in order to justify a wwarrantless search incident to arrest conducted a vehicles's recent occupants have been arrested and secured?" In Chrones v...

Weekend news

Posted on February 24, 2008
Ex-official's appeal to be heard at UNLV. LVSun 2/24/08 Judge sues his assailant. LVRJ 2/24/08 Weller files suit against Darren Mack in 2006 shooting. RGJ 2/24/08 Nevada judge sues man over courthouse shooting. Nevada Appeal 2/23/08 Smith: Doctor testifying in medical malpractice fraud case makes sleaze stylish...

In the news

Posted on February 22, 2008
High court reverses drug conviction for defendant who represented himself. Nevada Appeal 2/22/08 Loncar murder trial: DA questions another pathologist. Elko Daily 2/21/08 Judge won't exclude death penalty for suspect in Sparks teen's death. RGJ 2/22/08 In trial, beleaguered lawyer's team fights a photo...

Later

Posted on February 22, 2008
Brief due today . . . blogging to resume later this morning or this afternoon.

Nevada Supreme Court finds Faretta violation

Posted on February 21, 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court issued one opinion today. In Hooks v. State, the Court (Justices Gibbons, Maupin and Cherry) find that the district court did not adequately canvass the defendant regarding his waiver of his right to counsel under Faretta v. California...

In the news

Posted on February 21, 2008
Hospital contracts: Ex-UMC boss hears charges. LVRJ 2/21/08 Indictment says UMC chief made no-work deals. LVSun 2/21/08

Judicial Discipline Commission files answer on delay issue

Posted on February 20, 2008
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has filed an Answer to Judge Halverson's Emergency Petition for a Writ of Prohibition, or in the alternative a Writ of Mandamus. The Commission contends that it has not unnecessarily delayed the proceedings against Halverson, that it has conducted its investigative and adjudicative proceedings in a proper manner, and that Halverson has been afforded due process.

In the news

Posted on February 20, 2008
Smith: Judge's innovation engineers state's progressive approach to drug abuse. LVRJ 2/20/08 Disciplinary charges against judge: Panel fires back on Halverson's claims. LVRJ 2/20/08 In brief. LVRJ 2/20/08 Grumpy Young Men. Dahlia Lithwick, Slate 2/19/08 Most state DA's silent on death-penalty reasoning...

US Supreme Court rules on retroactivity issue

Posted on February 20, 2008
The United States Supreme Court issued five decisions this morning, one of which concerns criminal law. Scotusblog summarizes and provides links to the civil cases (Rowe v. New Hamphshire Motor, Preston v. Ferrer, Riegel v. Medtronic and LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates)...

UNLV law school tuition to double?

Posted on February 19, 2008
Via Wild Wild Law, In Business reports that there is a plan to double tuition at the Boyd School of Law.

Supreme Court grants cert. on suppression issue

Posted on February 19, 2008
http://www.scotusblog.com/movabletype/archives/07-513_cert_rep.pdfThe US Supreme Court granted certiorari in four cases today, and agreed to hear an original case between Wyoming and Montana. Only one of the four cases concerns a criminal law issue. In Herring v...

In the news

Posted on February 19, 2008
Mack lawyer files new motion on pleas. AP 2/19/08 Mack asks judge to reconsider sentence, plea withdrawals. RGJ 2/19/08 Editorial: Crowded Courts. LVSun 2/19/08 DA wants to use code to target drugs, gangs. Nevada Appeal 2/19/08 Panel seeks testimony on Ashcroft deal...

Weekend news

Posted on February 18, 2008
Courtroom: Break for lunch, see ya tomorrow. LVSun 2/17/08 Search warrant affidavit: Pistol found in Mack's getaway vehicle. RGJ 2/18/08 No one to blame but Mack himself. RGJ 2/18/08 Defendant in Halloween party murder case won't face death penalty...

In the news

Posted on February 15, 2008
No sign of a struggle: Detective, neighbor testify in murder trial. Elko Daily 2/14/08 ACLU challenges new iniative petition rules. Nevada Appeal 2/15/08 Judicial survey participation rises. LVRJ 2/15/08 Former strip club owner arrested. LVRJ 2/15/08 Bush appeals to Justices on detainees case...

House holds Harriet Miers & Josh Bolten in contempt

Posted on February 14, 2008
The House voted to hold former White House counsel Harriet Miers and presidential chief of staff Josh Bolten in contempt for failing to cooperate with an inquiry into whether a purge of federal prosecutors, including former Nevada US Attorney Dan Bogden, was politically motivated.

No opinions today

Posted on February 14, 2008
Check back next Thursday.

Court Administration issues statement re: Judge Del Vecchio

Posted on February 14, 2008
Court Administration has issued the following statement: "The Eighth Judicial District Court appreciates the concern many have expressed about the recent allegations of misconduct by Family Court Judge Nicholas Del Vecchio. Based on the allegations, many have asked why the court has not moved to suspend the judge or remove him from the bench...

In the news

Posted on February 14, 2008
Loncar murder trial opens (former West Wendover fire captain in which the pathologist concluded that the deceased died of a rapid onset asthma attack). Elko Daily 2/13/08 Ely tribal police and county sheriff have unique relationship. Ely Times 2/13/08 Prison camp escapee nabbed after week on run...

Judicial Discipline Commission takes new action in Halverson case

Posted on February 13, 2008
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has enteed an Order Directing Executive Director to Respond on Behalf of the Commission on Judicial Discipline to the Nevada Supreme Court's Order To Answer Petition for Extraordinary Writ Relief Filed byRespondent and Order Establishing Record Pertaining to Non-Public Proceedings.

Del Vecchio Judicial Discipline Complaint

Posted on February 12, 2008
At last, the Judicial Discipline Commission complaint against Family Court Judge Nicholas Del Vecchio is now available on-line.

In the news

Posted on February 12, 2008
Sex allegations: Caseload could be stripped. LVRJ 2/12/08 Board approves usuing drug-sniffing dogs in school district. Lahontan Valley News 2/12/08 Drug testing students might spread beyond Green Valley. LVSun 2/12/08 Local legal professionals explain the necessity of plea bargains...

Advisory Comm. on Administration of Justice meets today

Posted on February 11, 2008
The Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justicee meets this morning, February 11, at 9:00 a.m. in rrom 4100 of the Legislative Building in Carson City and Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas. Audio and video live broadcasts are available...

In the news

Posted on February 11, 2008
Fear and loafing: order in the court (bailiff). LVRJ 2/11/08 Jailed strip club owner to get closer to home. LVSun 2/11/08 Prosecutor to fill Toy Gregory's seat on municipal court. LVSun 2/11/08 Keeping on the straight, narrow: Probationers, parolees get 'wake-up call' Elko Daily 2/8/08

Not guilty verdict in capital case

Posted on February 11, 2008
Congratulations to Bret Whipple and Kristina Wildeveld on a verdict of not guilty on the charge of first degree murder for their client Kenneth Counts. Counts was facing the death penalty on this charge. The trial ended on Friday, February 8. For some reason, the local media missed this one...

Court Admin upset over Judicial Discipline delay

Posted on February 11, 2008
KLAS-TV reports on the 18-month delay by the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission in filing a complaint against Family Court Judge Del Vecchio. The report includes comments by Eighth Judicial District Court Administrator Chuck Short about the enormous delay in this case...

No criminal charges against Del Vecchio

Posted on February 11, 2008
The Associated Press reports that the Clark County District Attorney's Office is not considering criminal charges against Family Court Judge Del Vecchio based upon the allegations contained in a complaint against him by the Nevada Judicial Discipline Commission...

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