by Douglas Crawford | Jul 19, 2018 | Criminal Defense
Sex Crimes in Las Vegas Sex Crimes We live in a sexual world. By and large, most relations between any mix of partners is consensual. Unfortunately, and especially as the #metoo movement has shown us, that is not always the case. Nevada’s rate for rape and sexual... 
by Douglas Crawford | Jun 29, 2018 | Criminal Defense
DOUGLAS CRAWFORD LAW’S LATEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASE MAKES HEADLINES Las Vegas Criminal Defense Case Click if you want to read the full story of the Las Vegas Criminal Defense Case. Douglas Crawford is representing Michael Logan, who has been charged in... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Assault under Nevada Law The Nevada Revised Statutes provide clear definitions for assault and battery: NRS 200.471 Assault: Definitions; penalties “Assault” means unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person or intentionally placing another... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 17, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Harassment in Las Vegas The Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS)-200 contain clear descriptions of what constitutes harassment: Anyone without lawful authority who threatens to cause bodily injury to someone, to cause physical damage to someone’s property, to subject the... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Nevada Domestic Battery Law The Nevada Revised Statutes provide a clear definition of battery: NRS 200.481 Battery: Definitions; penalties. “Battery” means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. If battery is not committed with a... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 11, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Las Vegas Child Abuse Child abuse is a sad and terrible part of our world. The Nevada Revised Statutes contain detailed descriptions of what child abuse consists of: NRS 200.508 Abuse, neglect or endangerment of child: Penalties; definitions. A person who willfully... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 7, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Child Pornography in Las Vegas Due to the explosion of the internet and other means of distributing media, child pornography is on the rise worldwide. It is a serious crime and carries with it strong penalties. That is why you need the best lawyer you can get to... 
by Douglas Crawford | Feb 5, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Murder Law in Las Vegas The Nevada Revised Statutes provide a very clear definition of murder: NRS 200.010. Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being. There are levels of murder: with malice aforethought, express or implied; caused by a controlled substance... 
by Douglas Crawford | Jan 25, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Penalties for Property Crimes in Las Vegas Penalties for Property crimes Property crimes (i.e. theft or damage) are very common and the specific penalties for them vary based on the value of the property in question. The Nevada Revised Statutes define the consequences... 
by Douglas Crawford | Jan 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
False Imprisonment in Las Vegas While rare, false imprisonment is a serious offense. The Nevada Revised Statutes clearly state the definition of this crime: NRS 200.460 Definition; penalties. 1. False imprisonment is an unlawful violation of the personal liberty of...