The city of Las Vegas is one of the most unique travel destinations in the world and naturally, the city has accumulated some unique laws through the years. If you live in Las Vegas and plan to visit on vacation, learn about some of...

Obtaining a bail bond is likely something you never thought you would have to do. In the process of obtaining that bail bond, you may have listened to what was said regarding the paperwork you signed. What you may not have done is asked...

If you’re new to the Las Vegas area, visiting on vacation, or have never been arrested, the Las Vegas jail system can become confusing. When you know someone who was arrested, you want to quickly locate the person and help them get free through...

When a person has been arrested, you have a lot of calls to make to start the process of getting the person released from jail. Two of the most important calls are most likely to a lawyer and a bail bond company. The importance...

Going on vacation is a memorable time for many, but sometimes vacations get a little out of control and a loved one gets arrested while vacationing in Las Vegas. If you know a friend or loved one who has been arrested while vacationing in...

Even if you do not suspect you will ever need to post bail for yourself or a loved one, you should learn about the bail bond process so you are always prepared for the unexpected. While the bail bond process is relatively simple, the...

Figuring out how to pay for a bail bond comes with a lot of stress. Fortunately, bail bond companies offer a number of payment options, including credit cards. As you seek out ways to pay for a bail bond, consider the use of a...

Bail of any sort often comes with conditions. Some conditions accompany practically all bail decisions, but you may have some conditions unique to you and your case. Sometimes, these bail conditions can create problems. In some other instances, the conditions represent the only way...

Knowing that your adult child has been arrested is upsetting for any parent, and often parents want to do whatever they can to help their child get out of jail on bail. Unfortunately, some parents make mistakes which could prove costly and result in...

Parents make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes may lead to an arrest or jail time. As a grown child, you likely want your parent bailed out as soon as possible. Thankfully, plenty of ways exist to post bail, get a bail bond, and ensure...

Parents are sure to be upset any time their children have major problems. That’s likely true long after little girls and boys become adult men and women. If you find out that your adult child has been arrested, you may be devastated whether you...

Parents are sure to be upset any time their children have major problems. That’s likely true long after little girls and boys become adult men and women. If you find out that your adult child has been arrested, you may be devastated whether you...

When you drink, alcohol enters your bloodstream. The amount of alcohol found in your bloodstream is indicative of how much you have had to drink. The more alcohol in your blood, the more your judgment is impaired and the more you feel the effects...

After getting arrested, a defendant in Nevada is sent to jail until their arraignment. During the arraignment, the judge informs the defendant of their charges, and the bail amount is set according to Nevada’s bail schedule. The amount of bail depends on what crime...

Getting arrested is one of the most stressful events that can ever happen to a person. Whether you have done something wrong or not, being arrested can cause your blood pressure to elevate, your heart to pound, and your hands to shake. When something...

When a loved one is arrested and faces charges, you may be asked to contact a bail bondsman to secure bail for their release. Unfortunately, when you attend the bail hearing, the judge might deny bond, leaving your loved one incarcerated and you confused...

Las Vegas hotels offer world-renowned restaurants, dazzling live shows, endless shopping opportunities, and of course bustling casino floors. As a visitor to Vegas, you likely spent a significant amount of time weighing your options and choosing your ideal hotel for its amenities and attractions....

Many visitors to Las Vegas, Nevada, come to enjoy the possibilities of what they can do and the idea of what they could potentially do under the right circumstances. However, many visitors fail to consider the appropriateness or even legality of certain actions while...

It’s never a fun experience to get that call from someone you know and love telling you that they’ve been arrested. You want to help, but you may be wondering if you should co-sign a bail bond so that your loved one can be...

In most states, a minor under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile. However, the law does not treat juvenile offenders in the same way that it treats adult offenders, particularly when it comes to the use of bail bonds.

When you hear the phrase “domestic violence,” you might picture a husband being physically violent towards his wife. While this is certainly considered domestic violence, domestic violence has a much broader definition than that.

The phone call no one wants to receive: a friend or family member calling you from a county jail, wanting help posting bail. As the initial surprise sets in, you gather your wits and ask the caller for important facts you’ll need to post...

Welcome to Las Vegas—a vacationer’s paradise where exciting gambling opportunities and excellent cocktails abound. If you’ve come to Las Vegas specifically to enjoy delicious drinks on the Strip, you already know basic, obvious alcohol laws and safety tips, like not drinking and driving. But...

Visiting Las Vegas is a must-do item on many Americans’ bucket lists. The larger-than-life city, known best for its casinos, nightlife, and spectacular stage shows, attracts around 40 million visitors each year. Unfortunately, the hedonistic nature of the Las Vegas strip can also mean...

You know that judges sometimes allow an accused person to be temporarily released from jail until their court date arrives. In many cases, the court will order that the accused pay a sum of money (or another type of collateral) to ensure that the...

The terms “bail” and “bond” are often used interchangeably. However, these two agreements have fundamental differences that are important to understand when you or a loved one have been arrested. Part of the confusion between the two words comes from the fact that the...

You fly in to Las Vegas for your bachelor party. On the airplane, you have a glass of wine. You grab your bags, take an Uber to your hotel, and wait for your best man and your friends at the bar in the lobby....

Regardless of why you or a loved one has been arrested, the events that follow an arrest can be confusing. If you have been arrested, you may feel scared and uneasy. Or, if a loved one has been taken in, you may feel confused,...

You never plan to get arrested or pulled over, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen. If you find yourself pulled over on the side of a Las Vegas road, you need to know beforehand how to interact safely with the officer who parks...

You hope never to experience a situation where you need to deal with bail, but accidents happen, and either you or a friend or family member can end up in handcuffs. If you experience this situation, you need to understand what your rights are,...

Nobody likes feeling stressed. It hurts self-confidence and eats away at emotional health. But unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to avoid stress in today’s world. Even worse, if your stress continues for a longer period, you may experience anxiety. When you want to relieve the...

If you are ever arrested, the booking process is stressful no matter what the situation. This process will feel even more taxing if you have prescribed medications you’re supposed to take at specific times. You might wonder if you’ll have access to your medicine...

What words are you likely to hear at least once during every episode of a procedural crime drama? “You have the right to remain silent.” Those words mark the beginning of the Miranda warning. Arresting officers must repeat those words (or similar phrases) to...

What is a bounty hunter? Our popular image of a bounty hunter invokes ripped, leather-clad tough guys breaking down doors. Or we think of rogue cowboys in the Wild West chasing down bandits with Colt Peacemakers. While exciting, the Hollywood-inspired version of bounty hunting...

Because there are so many city, state, and federal laws, very few people can keep track of all they’re accountable for. Most people re member to stay away from major crimes, like theft, assault, or murder. However, a few minor crimes tend to slip...

We’re in Vegas, baby. This is the place to let your hair down, get wild, and have some unbelievable nights. But law enforcement will cut your adventure short if they arrest you, so don’t put yourself in that situation. Despite the carefree attitude of...

You sit back, relax, slip into a bathing suit, dip your toes into the pool, and . . . get robbed? That’s right. Growing temperatures usually mean one thing: growing crime rates. Recently, here have been a number of studies linking warm weather to murder, rape,...

Bail has a long history. In fact, some form of bail-temporarily releasing an accused person on the condition they will return for trial-has been around since the Middle Ages. However, in those days the motive for returning to trial was often the threat of...

When an average person posts bail, families or employers will hear about it, but the news will rarely go beyond that small circle, depending on the charge. In a few years’ time, the event is often forgotten. However, when celebrities post bail, almost everyone...

From the potentially logical to the purely ridiculous, ideas of beating a Breathalyzer test run rampant. Can you really trick the system and get out of getting arrested for a DUI? Probably not. Here are some of the most common myths for beating the...

If you or someone you know gets arrested, you may have to post bail before a release is permitted. Bail, in this context, is an amount of money you pay to the court system to secure your release from custody. How much money you...