Criminal Law

Weekend news

Posted on February 10, 2008
Clark County judge accused of sexual misconduct. LVRJ 2/10/08 Behind closed doors: 20 years supporting state's highest court. Nevada Appeal 2/10/08 Teen charged with threats made online. LVRJ 2/9/08 Trial set for March 31: Two charges against Boggs dropped...

Afternoon update

Posted on February 08, 2008
The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that Judge Mosley has dismissed two felony counts against former Clark County Commissioner Lynette Boggs. The Las Vegas Sun has also addressed issues concerning the case. The Reno Gazette Journal reports that Judge Herndon has sentenced Darren Mack to the maximum term permissible under his plea agreement.

In the news

Posted on February 08, 2008
Killer says wife pointed gun, stabbing was in self defense. LVRJ 2/8/08 Reno prosecutor seeks maximum sentence for Mack. Nevada Appeal 2/8/08 Victim's family hears tale of Charla's death. RGJ 2/8/08 Suspect negotiates plea deal. LVRJ 2/8/08 Fleiss booked on DUI, drug charges in Parhump...

Very serious charges against local judge

Posted on February 08, 2008
Via an anonymous tip (with much thanks), KLAS-TV reports the following: "A family court judge is being accused of having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl. Judge Nicholas Del Vecchio has been on the bench since 2001, and is currently a member of the court's Domestic Violence Task Force...

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9th Circuit practioners: notice re electronic notifications

Posted on February 07, 2008
Ninth Circuit Blog explains that starting on March 3, 2008, the Ninth Circuit will provide electronic notification by email of any actions that the Circuit takes on you case. Additional details are available at Ninth Circuit Blog.

Nevada Supreme Court issues one opinion

Posted on February 07, 2008
The Court issued just one opinion today: Pankopf v. Peterson. Something to do with construction defect - I stopped reading after the first line.

In the news

Posted on February 07, 2008
ACLU and NDOC still at odds. Ely Times 2/6/08 Sentencing hearing begins for Mack. RGJ 2/7/08 Supreme Court denies Mack's petition to block Thursday sentencing. Nevada Appeal 2/7/08 Ex-Miss Nevada USA jailed on driving, resisting police charges. Nevada Appeal 2/6/08 Morrison: Judge will make sure government has a case in doctor conspiracy trial...

In the news

Posted on February 06, 2008
Cash pours in to clear DNA backlog. RGJ 2/6/08 'Mafia cop' pleads guilty in Las Vegas tax case. RGJ 2/6/08 So far, all drug tests negative. LVSun 2/6/08 You can't be sure who you may find in the judges' elevator at the courthouse. LVSun 2/6/08 Man guilty in hit man hiring case...

Afternoon update

Posted on February 06, 2008
Darren Mack filed a writ petition and an emergency motion with the Nevada Supreme Court and requested that the Court stay his sentencing hearing which is scheduled for tomorrow. As could easily be predicted, the Court said no to both the writ and the motion for stay...

In the news

Posted on February 05, 2008
County: Help us in hunt for DNA RGJ 2/5/08 Welcome to the bench, here are a bunch of problems. LVSun 2/5/08 Kidnap drama in Carlin. Elko Daily 2/5/08 Bankruptcy protection: Company files for Chapter 7. LVRJ 2/5/08 (re: former candidate for sheriff Jerry Airola) Lawyers get surveys to evaluate county, high court jurists...

In the news

Posted on February 04, 2008
Mack case lifts veil on lawyers' sacred secrecy. RGJ 2/4/08 Sister dead and tarnished, brother pushes for truth. LVSun 2/4/08 Federal government stands in the way of a state-run medical marijuana distribution. Nevada Appeal 2/4/08 Morrison: Judges get around pay inequity by serving on library commissions...

Las Vegas Sun examines Judge Mosley's campaign expenses

Posted on February 03, 2008
The Las Vegas Sun reports that District Court Judge Donald Mosley will not recuse himself from presiding over former Clark County Commission Lynette Bogg's criminal case, even though similar accusations have been leveled against him. Boggs has been indicted on charges that she illegally spent $1,200 in campaign money to employ a nanny...

The week ahead

Posted on February 03, 2008
As noted below, the Nevada Supreme Court will hold oral arguments in Las Vegas this week. The Boyd School of Law will present Getting it Wrong: What Happens When our Criminal Justice System Convicts an Innocent Person, on February 7 from 4 to 6 pm in the moot court auditorium NACJ will conduct its monthly board meeting at noon on Wednesday at the Federal Public Defender's Office Darren Mack will be sentenced in Reno on February 7th or 8th...

Death Penalty Update

Posted on February 03, 2008
From Sentencing Law and Policy: Could Nebraska become the next state to repeal its death penalty? 2/3/08 Scotus grants last-minute execution stay in Alabama 1/3/108 Headlines from Capital Defense Weekly: Proportionality review: Florida Supreme Court strikes down death sentence Physicians and executions Japan: attempting to liquidate its death row? stay in 'bama Caseloads: SC Supremes issue a warning In other news Asking for abuse Another man cleared by DNA in Dallas

2 candidates leave races

Posted on February 03, 2008
January 31st was the final deadline for judicial election candidates to withdraw their notices of candidacy. Two candidates in Clark County pulled out: Michael Root, who was challenging Judge Herndon, and Mark Karris, who was opposing Eric Goodman for Justice Court Department 11...

Weekend news

Posted on February 03, 2008
Nevada judge denies defense motion to stay Mack's sentencing. Daily Sparks 2/1/08 Hansen acquitted of all charges. Lahontan Valley News 2/2/08 Ex-Chamber of Commerce leader acquitted in shootout. LVRJ 12/3/08 Mizpah Hotel fire appeal rejected. RGJ 2/3/08 O...

In the news

Posted on February 01, 2008
DOC baord rejects ACLU demands. Ely Times 1/31/08 Budget cuts won't threaten ESP jobs. ElyTimes 1/31/08 Thank you. Now go to hell. Dahlia Lithwick. Slate 1/30/08 O.J. seeking dismissal of six charges in Vegas armed robbery case. RGJ 2/1/08 Editorial: Answering the Question...

Nevada Supreme Court issues 2 opinions

Posted on January 31, 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court issued two opinions today. In Cote H. v. District Court, the Court declines to intervene by way of extraordinary relief after concluding that NRS 201.230(1), which defines the offense of lewdness with a minor under the age of 14, can be used to adjudicate as delinquent a minor under the age of 14...

In the news

Posted on January 31, 2008
Boggs' spending will get second look. LVSun 1/31/08 Editorial: The White House Stalls. LVSun 1/31/08 Nevada law on court process for juveniles challenged. Nevada Appeal 1/30/08

Blog delay

Posted on January 30, 2008
I have to finish a brief that is due today, so posting will be postponed until this afternoon. In the meantime, check out a few of these blogs as these folks usually have something of interest: Sentencing Law and Policy How Appealing Deliberations Talk Left and a relatively new Nevada legal gossip blog: Wild Wild Law

In the news

Posted on January 30, 2008
Boggs: I've paid $15,940; Lawyer: I've not been paid. LVSun 1/30/08 Nevada judge responds to judicial panel complaint. Nevada Appeal 1/29/08 $207,985 theft will cost woman 10 weekends. Nevada Appeal 1/30/08 Mongol sentenced in slaying. LVRJ 1/30/08 Alarmist Clock...

In the news

Posted on January 29, 2008
Moore resigns from sheriff's department. Elko Daily1/29/08 Former teen bride at center of Warren Jeffs trial writing a book. RGJ 1/29/08 A chance at a real life. LVSun 1/29/08 Police chief candidate no stranger to controversy. LVSun 1/29/08 Clark County judge to be censured for improper campaign donations...

Afternoon update

Posted on January 28, 2008
The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that an agreement has been reached between the Judicial Discipline Commission and Judge Lee Gates. Under the proposed settlement, Judges Gates is to acknowledge that he made improper donations to JP Karen Bennett-Haron and Justice Michael Douglas; he is to attend at his own expense a course on ethics; and he is to issue a public apology...

Halverson seeks stay

Posted on January 28, 2008
Judge Halverson has filed an emergency motion for stay of proceedings before the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline. She contends that all proceedings by the Commission should be stayed pending the Nevada Supreme Court's resolution of her petition for a writ of mandamus in which she challenges the Commission based upon its lengthy delay in filing formal charges against her.

Nevada Supreme Court oral arguments

Posted on January 28, 2008
The Court's calendar for February 5th and 6th were posted last week. The Court will also hear argument on February 7th and 8th: Thursday, February 7, 2008 47737 ESTATE OF MAXEY VS. DARDEN 10:00 AM 30 min Las Vegas Courtroom - 17th Floor Southern Panel (Hardesty/Parraguirre/Douglas ) 46821 VAUGHAN VS...

Nevada Supreme Court holds public meeting

Posted on January 28, 2008
The Nevada Supreme Court has scheduled a Public Administrative Meeting for Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. This hearing will be a continuation of the meeting held on December 14, 2007. On the agenda are proposed amendments to Supreme Court Rule 217 to convert the existing IOLTA "opt-out" program to a "comprehensive" program; possible amendments to the Nevada Short Trial Rules; and a general discussion concerning the Nevada Judicial Council...

In the news

Posted on January 28, 2008
Morrison: Judges playing musical chairs could leave taxpayers, voters standing. LVRJ 1/28/08 Pathologist (Cyril Wecht) accused of profiting from office. NYTimes 1/28/08 Officer's arrests put spotlight on police use of informants. NYTimes 1/27/08 Vegas chapels' unholy hustle...

Weekend news

Posted on January 27, 2008
Nevada Supreme Court panel overturns conviction in 2004 death of infant. LVRJ 1/27/08 In depth: Bill Boyd leaves his mark on UNLV law school. LVRJ 1/27/08 Risking Sanctions: 'Heavy Hitter' in tough spot. LVRJ 1/27/08 Murder-for-hire-plot: Inmate proclaimes innocence...

In the news

Posted on January 25, 2008
Torvinen third to file for judge's seat. Elko Daily 1/23/08 Unneeded facility to be built anyway. LVRJ 1/25/08 Murder-for-hire plot: Private attorney assigned. LVRJ 1/25/08 Corruption draws consultant prison. LVRJ 1/25/08 Death penalty off table in U...

Nevada Supreme Court oral argument calendar

Posted on January 24, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008 50281 PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM VS. L.V.M.P D. 11:30 AM 30 min Carson City Courtroom - Second Floor En Banc (Full Court ) Tuesday, February 5, 2008 47979 L.A. PACIFIC CENTER VS. HOTELS NEVADA 10:00 AM 30 min Las Vegas Courtroom - 17th Floor En Banc (Full Court ) 47844 TERRACON CONSULTANTS VS...

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