by Douglas Crawford | Jun 1, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Capital murder is often the most serious charge that can be filed against a defendant. It typically carries life in prison without parole or the death penalty as punishment. Capital murder is a crime in which the perpetrator commits an act that results in death and... 
by Douglas Crawford | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The “Incest” Laws In Nevada (NRS 201.180) Is Incest Legal In Nevada? Similar to sexual assault crimes in Nevada, incest is regarded as a very serious sex crime in Nevada. The penalties often involve many years behind bars, hefty fines, and a disgraceful... 
by Douglas Crawford | Apr 7, 2021 | Family Law
Learn About Case Management Conferences Imagine going through the nasty process of a contested divorce where it’s up to a judge who gets your property, decides on alimony and debts, and also makes the call about who gets custody of your kids. Any contested... 
by Douglas Crawford | Mar 15, 2021 | Family Law
Wasteful Dissipation of Marital Assets in Nevada When couples are going through the process of getting a divorce, there is often anger and resentment between them. This anger and resentment can often arise when one spouse is being financially irresponsible and... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 12, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Understanding Malicious Mischief In Las Vegas Malicious Mischief In United States Crimes There are times when partaking in mischief can lead to criminal charges. In the United States, there are times when malicious mischief has the ability to fall under specific... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 4, 2021 | Family Law
Deviating From The Child Support Formula In Nevada Deviating from Nevada’s Child Support Formula In the state of Nevada, a statutory formula prescribes the amount of child support that either parent is required to pay. “Statutory” refers to a law that... 
by Douglas Crawford | Jan 18, 2021 | Family Law
Military Divorce In Las Vegas, Nevada If you are planning to end your marriage, and you are a military service member, it is important to secure the services of an experienced legal advocate. Las Vegas lawyer Douglas Crawford has spent more than three decades... 
by Douglas Crawford | Jan 8, 2021 | Family Law
Understanding Why Mothers Are No Longer Guaranteed Custody – And What It Means To You Grounds For Full Custody Of Child Grounds For Full Custody Of Child Not too long ago, the courts and the divorce lawyers believed that custody of the children belonged to the... 
by Douglas Crawford | Dec 3, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Las Vegas Manslaughter The Nevada Revised Statutes clearly define manslaughter: NRS 200.040 This kind of crime is the unlawful killing of a human being, without malice express or implied, and without any mixture of deliberation. Typically, manslaughter is voluntary,... 
by Douglas Crawford | Oct 6, 2020 | Family Law
Calculating Nevada Child Support If you or any acquaintance of yours in southern Nevada—Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, or Mesquite—needs assistance with Child Support Calculations, you need to reach out for the best legal assistance immediately. You need to hire... 