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Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyer

The law firm of Wright & Weiner, Ltd. is dedicated to providing every client with the highest possible level of criminal defense. Whether you are facing a trial, arrest, or simply questioning by police, you need the sound, informed counsel and advice that our attorneys offer. The Clark County legal process is very complex, and you face the risk of having your rights violated unless you enlist the help of a lawyer with extensive experience in the Las Vegas area's unique environment.

Experience

Our attorneys have decades of experience successfully defending cases of all kinds, from misdemeanors to felony kidnapping and murder charges. Over the course of many years spent defending clients in Las Vegas, we have handled drug use, possession, and sale charges, DUI, domestic violence, and assault charges among many others. Apart from our thorough knowledge of Nevada's criminal law code, we are personally acquainted with the prosecutors, judges, and police officers working in Clark County, and these relationships give us the ability to expedite the legal process and talk straight with your accusers.

When youre ready to fight the charges were ready to throw down The Nevada criminal justice system is tough A plea bargain with the District Attorney is not the easy way out You are pleading guilty to a crime that will be on your record forever We do more than just hold your hand through the process we fight aggressively to get your charges dismissed or reduced We have a record of success Attorney John Wright

Determination

Court-appointed lawyers and discount lawyers are known for having little time and effort available for each individual client. With Wright & Weiner, you will find attorneys who are ready to listen to your story, treat you and your case with the respect you deserve, and fight for every inch of ground before and during a trial. Our goal is not a plea deal or a light sentence; it is acquittal or dismissal of charges. Each of our lawyers is absolutely dedicated to preserving our clients' rights whatever the cost and winning them the best results possible in each situation.

Knowledge

The skills our attorneys bring to the table are considerable and highly effective. They know how to contest every piece of evidence and every word of testimony in order to make the prosecution's job as difficult as possible. If illegally acquired evidence or shaky testimony is presented, you can count on us to expose it and keep it out of court. In addition, our extensive knowledge of the legal code allows us to stop a prosecution based on technicalities and rule violations. Many times, a prosecutor with a relatively strong case against a defendant decides that pursuing a conviction is simply not worth the trouble of facing one of our attorneys.

If you are facing legal trouble, the best thing you can do for your future is to call or email us for a free consultation.

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Success Stories

Client charged with murder and kidnaping, resolved for misdemeanor. All co-defendants, not represented by our office, convicted of major felonies and sentenced to extensive prison time.

Client charged with weapons and drug sales offenses. Established police officer lied under oath and falsified evidence to obtain search warrant, case dismissed by Court.

Client charged with practicing medicine without a license in a highly publicized and politically motivated prosecution. Upon defense motion challenging constitutionality of statute, State Attorney General dismissed its' own case.

Client charged with Violation of an Extended Protective Order for allegedly stalking his ex-wife and her new husband. Wright & Weiner argued a Motion to Dismiss the Criminal Complaint and won on grounds of Double Jeopardy.

Client charged with ten felonies - including Burglary, Embezzlement, Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses, and Theft. Wright & Weiner negotiated it down to one misdemeanor count of Disorderly Conduct.

The attorneys at Wright and Weiner have collectively handled thousands of criminal cases in their careers. Here are just a few examples of their work.

Client charged with Murder, Kidnapping, Robbery, Use of a Deadly Weapon

After police officer admits under cross examination that full confession was obtained with threats of physical violence, case was negotiated to misdemeanor;

Client accused of killing four people while driving under the influence of a controlled substances. Case negotiated to misdemeanor and probation.

Client charged with Burglary while in Possession of Deadly Weapon and related charges. Case dismissed.

Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance (Heroine and Cocaine). Result: Case dismissed.


Client charged with passing several hundred thousand dollars in bad checks (casino markers). Result: Case dismissed.

20 year sentence for conviction of Sale of a Controlled Substance (to undercover officer) overturned and case dismissed due to government's violation of Posse Comitatus Act.

Client charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, a Class B Felony - case resolved to improper storage of hazardous materials, a misdemeanor code violation, with a small fine.

Federal Felony Drug and Paraphernalia charges reduced to traffic ticket for failing to register boat trailer.

Charges for felon in possession of loaded firearm and possession of cocaine reduced to misdemeanor - no jail.

Previous convictions for various offenses retroactively modified and/or vacated in order to prevent deportation or loss of Resident Status

Multiple Clients charged with DUIs - cases dismissed, reduced to reckless driving or traffic citation

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