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Las Vegas Criminal Law Firm

John Henry Wright Esq.

John Henry Wright Esq.

Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone:
702-259-6789
E-mail:
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John's practice also covers all aspects of the criminal process. In addition, he has substantial experience and success in the criminal appeals and post conviction arena. John was first admitted to practice law in the State of Hawaii in 1991 where he acted as a Court appointed defense counsel and was approved to handle all classes of felonies and appeals. He later became licensed to practice law in Nevada and has been working as a criminal defense lawyer in Las Vegas since 1997. He has handled cases before the Hawaii and Nevada Supreme Courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. John received a B.A. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1988, and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from West Virginia University, College of Law in 1991. He also is a personal injury lawyer in Las Vegas and can help if you have been injured as a result of negligence on the part of someone else.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Fraud
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drug Violations
  • Federal
  • Felonies
  • Grand Jury Proceedings
  • Juvenile Crimes
  • Misdemeanor
  • Parole & Probation
  • Prosecution
  • RICO Act
  • Sex Offenses
  • Traffic Violations
  • Victims' Rights
  • White Collar Crimes

Bar Admissions

  • Hawaii
  • Nevada
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Education

  • West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia
    • J.D. - 1991
  • University of Hawaii, Manoa, Hawaii
    • B.A. - 1988

Past Employment Positions

  • State of Hawaii, Court Appointed Defense Counsel, 1991
  • Las Vegas, Criminal Defense Lawyer, 1997
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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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