Tenacious Nevada Criminal Defense Lawyers Protect Your Future
Winnemucca attorneys defend your rights
Being charged with a crime, regardless of its nature, is frightening. When even a minor conviction can wreak havoc on your future, it is important to hire an attorney as quickly as possible after your arrest. The Nevada criminal defense attorneys at Miller Law, Inc. are committed to protecting the legal rights of clients throughout the Northern Nevada area. We have the knowledge and skill needed to mount a strong defense on your behalf against even the most serious charges.
How our criminal defense lawyers can help you
Drawing on extensive experience, our criminal defense attorneys are able to develop a defense strategy tailored to your case. The prosecution has the burden of proof and must demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed an offense. This proof must include incontrovertible evidence that you committed an act and usually that you acted with a certain degree of intention. Our attorneys examine every facet of your situation to discover weaknesses in the government’s case. We challenge police procedures, evidence collection and handling and testimony of witnesses. When the facts are against our clients’ interests, we can often secure an outcome that avoids jail time in favor of delayed adjudication or probation, or obtain a reduced sentence on lesser charges.
Common criminal defense cases we handle
Nevada law classifies crimes based on their severity and punishment, categorized as felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions. We provide skillful defense against the following charges:
- Driving under the influence (DUI) — In Nevada, drivers whose blood alcohol content measures .08 percent or above are considered to be impaired. There are even lower limits for commercial drivers and drivers under 21 years of age. Convictions for DUI carry stiff fines, lengthy license suspensions and jail time, with greater penalties for repeat offenders.
- Drug crimes — Individuals charged with drug-related crimes can face severe penalties based on the type and amount of drug involved, even if the drugs were intended only for personal use. Greater penalties are imposed for possession with intent to sell or distribute.
- Felony charges — In Nevada, felonies are crimes that are punishable by more than one year in prison. State law divides felonies into five categories, with Class A felonies being the most serious and Class E the least serious. But if you are convicted of any level of felony, you are stripped of your basic civil rights, including the ability to vote and carry a firearm, making it essential to be represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney.
- Theft — We represent individuals charged with a number of theft-related offenses, including simple theft, fraud, extortion, and shoplifting.
- Assault — Doing or threatening physical harm is a serious crime, which may be aggravated by other factors such as the presence of weapons.
- Traffic offenses — Far too many people simply plead guilty to traffic offenses, believing they face nothing more than a fine. In reality, a traffic conviction can impact your insurance rates and your ability to obtain or maintain a commercial driver license (CDL). We represent individuals charged with a wide range of traffic offenses, including speeding and reckless driving.
- Domestic violence — When altercations arise between people in certain relationships, authorities can charge a domestic violence crime. The most common charge is battery domestic violence (BDV), a misdemeanor for a first or second offense. Subsequent convictions and aggravated battery are charged as felonies. Domestic violence also encompasses sexual assaults, threats of violence and stalking.
- Juvenile offenses — Individuals under 18 years of age who are charged with offenses will have their cases heard in juvenile court, except for murder or another felony for which they may be tried as adults. Depending on the offense, penalties handed down by juvenile court may include incarceration in a juvenile detention facility and fines.
Our lawyers providing determined representation and emotional support to clients facing these types of charges. We always fight to reduce or eliminate the consequences resulting from a conviction.
Don’t face Nevada criminal charges alone
You should never attempt to represent yourself in a criminal case. Even misdemeanor convictions can carry significant sentences. Our defense attorneys work diligently to protect you against the various penalties that can stem from a conviction, including:
- Fines — Criminal convictions can require payment of hundreds or thousands of dollars in fines and restitution.
- Jail time — Both misdemeanor and felony charges can carry significant jail or prison time.
- Probation — Individuals placed on probation face significant restrictions and oversight by court enforcement personnel.
- Community service — A court can require a defendant to provide hours of uncompensated labor on projects in the public interest.
- Restitution — When the victims of a crime have sustained economic losses, the court can order the offender to pay compensation.
- Mandatory counseling or treatment — When an offender has a diagnosed problem with antisocial behavior, such as substance abuse or uncontrolled rage, the court may order a course of counseling or treatment as a condition of sentencing.
- Criminal record — Even a minor conviction can have a lasting impact on your ability to obtain employment, get an education or rent an apartment. We pursue all available legal strategies to help you avoid a lasting criminal record.
Whether you face misdemeanor or felony level charges, we will be dedicated to helping you obtain the most favorable resolution possible.
Contact our Northern Nevada criminal defense firm for strong representation
At Miller Law, Inc. in Winnemucca, our criminal defense attorneys know how overwhelming it can be to be charged with a crime. We also know how important it is to begin planning your defense as soon as possible. With more than a decade of experience, our attorneys have the skill and knowledge to pursue all available defense strategies. Contact us online or call 775-623-5000 to learn how we can help.
