Open Carry in Las Vegas

Open Carry in Las Vegas

open carry A vacation to Las Vegas can turn into a nightmare if you open carry your firearm into a casino. You may feel protected by Nevada law that allows for open carry, however, a casino can ask you to leave. Knowing where you can legally go, who can ask you to...
Bench Warrants:  How to Avoid Them

Bench Warrants: How to Avoid Them

You are more than your worst decision. There is no shame in making mistakes, and there is no reason to dig your hole deeper. If you are out on bail and the court issues a bench warrant with your name on it, it is most likely because you have not met the conditions of...
4 Reasons Why Courts Deny Bail

4 Reasons Why Courts Deny Bail

Bail is the amount of money paid by a criminal defendant to secure their temporary release from custody pending trial and act as a guarantee of their appearance in court. According to the United States Supreme Court interpretation of the Eighth Amendment and Federal...
Visiting Regulations For Las Vegas / Clark County Jails

Visiting Regulations For Las Vegas / Clark County Jails

8-Ball Bail Bonds always recommends arranging bail for friends or loved ones who have been incarcerated pending trial. Aside from the emotional distress and added difficulty coping with an unforeseen incarceration, defendants ALWAYS have better success during trial...
Electric Daisy Carnival – Stay Safe, Stay out of Jail

Electric Daisy Carnival – Stay Safe, Stay out of Jail

Three things that signify the start of summer in Las Vegas are higher temperatures, longer days, and the Electric Daisy Carnival! For several years now, the EDC has been combining electronic dance music, interactive art, carnival rides and a massive party for all...
How to Find Out if You Have A Warrant in Nevada

How to Find Out if You Have A Warrant in Nevada

As soon as those flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror, you know you’re about face a situation that will at best be inconvenient- but at worst be life-altering. Anytime you’re stopped by the police, they will run your ID, and they could find an...
How An Arrest Affects Your Career

How An Arrest Affects Your Career

There’s that saying that goes, “Guilty until proven innocent.” While getting arrested doesn’t mean you’re guilty, that doesn’t mean your workplace won’t treat you like you are. Your Boss Can Fire You if You’ve Been...
Prostitution in Las Vegas:  What You Need to Know

Prostitution in Las Vegas: What You Need to Know

With an average of 42 million visitors a year, Las Vegas has always been known as a popular destination for tourists. Most people associate the city with casinos, nightlife, and yes, prostitution. Many tourists believe it’s legal in Las Vegas when the fact is...
What NOT to do When Pulled Over by The Police

What NOT to do When Pulled Over by The Police

Being pulled over by the police is not an easy experience. When you see the dreaded sight of flashing lights in your rear-view mirror you might get that sinking feeling in your gut, your palms may begin to sweat and your mind races. It is stressful before you even...
Legal Recreational Marijuana: What You Need to Know

Legal Recreational Marijuana: What You Need to Know

Legal Recreational Marijuana in Las Vegas: What You Need to Know  Now that recreational marijuana has been legalized in Nevada, marijuana smokers in Las Vegas are adapting to a new set of laws. Failure to familiarize yourself with these newly adopted laws can result...
Legal Recreational Marijuana: State Law Vs. Federal Law

Legal Recreational Marijuana: State Law Vs. Federal Law

What you need to know about the conflict between Nevada and federal marijuana laws Even though Nevada recently started selling recreational marijuana over the 4th of July weekend, the act of buying, selling, cultivating, distributing, and transporting marijuana is...