One, the preliminary hearing, is public. The other, taking a case to a grand jury, is secret until after an indictment is issued.
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A Las Vegas man who has prior felony convictions was sentenced Monday in two separate cases involving armed robberies of two pawn shops and assaulting a detention officer.
An attorney argued that it was problematic for then-prosecutor Nicole Cannizzaro to work on the case while she was Senate majority leader.
A man accused of driving under the influence when he struck and killed a bicyclist was held without bail, court records show.
Legislative changes that went into effect in 2023 changed how Nevada courts handle traffic tickets, with some citations now considered civil cases.
Prosecutors have accused Conrad Claus of working with a homeowner and appraiser when he was a New Orleans police officer to claim valuable paintings were stolen.
A Las Vegas man has pleaded guilty in an extortion case involving California families.
Tony Dane was accused of orchestrating a scheme to make then-Assemblyman Chris Edwards change his vote for speaker.
That means Jesus Ayala’s case can move forward. His attorney has previously said Ayala has suffered brain damage.
Authorities alleged Ryan Bentley lured the victim with a “care package” of drugs before he killed and dismembered the man.
Bryce Tokunaga pleaded guilty to attempted pandering in November but previously faced charges including kidnapping and sex trafficking a minor.
The litigation stems from a 2023 investigation in which the Review-Journal published images and video that showed Henderson corrections officers.
The legal battle stems from a death at an LVAC location last year. On Feb. 4, 2024, Leticia Triplett, 58, drowned in the pool at the LVAC’s North Decatur location.
The man’s attorney said his client, one of three suspects in the 2021 slaying, was just helping a friend and did not do anything wrong.
Las Vegas police have alleged William Costa and other suspects abducted the man after Costa’s wife reportedly stole $20 million from his construction company.