Jun 13, 2019 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Mar 28, 2019 | Bail Bond Information, Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Jan 18, 2019 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Oct 20, 2018 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Legal Tips
Going to jail is tough, there are no two ways about it. However, just because you are in jail doesn’t mean you give up all of your rights. You are restricted in regards to privacy search, and seizure. However, you still retain rights guaranteed to you by the...
May 17, 2018 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Jan 10, 2018 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Oct 29, 2017 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Sep 25, 2017 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Sep 15, 2017 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...
Aug 31, 2017 | Blog, Legal Tips
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...