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Driving Without a License

One of the first things that happens any time a police officer stops a driver is a request to see the driver's license and proof of insurance. If you are unable to produce your driver's license for some reason, or if the license you are carrying is invalid, you can be arrested for driving without a license. You may not view this situation as a matter requiring legal counsel, but often there is far more at stake than meets the eye. Particularly if there are complicating factors involved, such as out of state residency or illegal alien status, the assistance of a seasoned Las Vegas attorney is essential to keep you out of serious legal trouble.

Penalties

Did you know that driving without a valid license could result in a jail sentence? At the discretion of the presiding judge, you could be ordered to spend as long as six months in a Clark County detention center in addition to a $1,000 fine. While this is a disastrous turn of events for anyone, out of state residents visiting Las Vegas are in a particularly dangerous situation. Without the help of an attorney, a driving mistake can become a life-changing ordeal.

The stakes are even higher if you are an undocumented immigrant. Since driver's licenses are not available for individuals in the county illegally, by simply driving a car you are risking deportation in the event of a routine traffic stop.

Solutions

Your best chance of avoiding the fines and jail time of a conviction is to enlist the help of a local defense attorney. Your attorney can use his extensive knowledge of legal and DMV procedure to find any irregularities along the way that cast doubt on the prosecution's case. In situations where a discount lawyer would advise you to simply plead guilty for a lighter sentence, our lawyers continue working, dedicating whatever time and effort it takes to examine every detail of your arrest. Any violation of your constitutional rights during your traffic stop, arrest, questioning, or treatment while in custody is a factor that can win an acquittal or dismissal of your charges. If you are just visiting Las Vegas and must return home before your trial, your lawyer can represent you in court without you being present. Obviously, in this situation it is critical to have a lawyer with experience, skill, and a reputation that you can trust with your case.

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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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