Clark County commissioners approved the appointment of Nancy Lemcke, a 23-year veteran public defender, to lead the office.
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Sin’cere Smith had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Omarion Wilson, a 17-year-old football player and senior at Legacy High School.
A Las Vegas judge Thursday morning set bail at $1 million for a man accused of harassing Gov. Joe Lombardo and his family.
Two juveniles have admitted to voluntary manslaughter charges in connection with the death of 17-year-old Jonathan Lewis, officials said.
Robert Telles’ defense attorney filed a motion Wednesday claiming evidence should show prosecutors have no clear evidence of Telles’ motive to kill reporter Jeff German.
Meng Zhong was named the pro bono attorney of the year in 2023 by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
District Judge Jacqueline Bluth entered an order on Monday denying Adolfo Orozco’s petition to dismiss the six involuntary manslaugther charges he faces in connection with a 2019 deadly fire.
Brian Laugeson and his young children were drifting in and out of consciousness when they were found in the desert, according to Henderson police.
Jesus Gonzalez is accused of fatally shooting two people and stabbing a 61-year-old woman found dead in a burning apartment, all in the span of 24 hours.
E-cigarette maker Juul Labs, which paid Nevada $14.4 million, agrees not to market its products to minors.
The former Clark County public administrator, now charged with murdering reporter Jeff German, criticized consultant Michael Murphy and warned of theft as he lamented losing re-election.
A judge dismissed a domestic violence case against a Nye County commissioner, but the prosecutor intends to refile once witnesses respond to subpoenas to testify.
CASA program is working with the Eighth Judicial District Court to get more volunteers in the courthouse to advocate for children.
A 63-year-old woman indicted last month faces 18 counts of elder abuse in connection with an alleged unlicensed group home in the east Las Vegas Valley.
District Judge Michael Villani is retiring after more than 15 years on the bench, the District Court announced Thursday.