Criminal charges in Vegas hit hard. One day you are working, hanging out with friends, or out on the Strip, and the next you are in cuffs, sitting in a holding cell, or staring at a court date you never saw coming. When the state points all its firepower at you, you need a defense team that knows how to push back.
At Legal Ride, we’re here to defend you. We’re veteran riders and trial lawyers who know how fast things escalate and how hard the system pushes once it has your name in the file. Our job is to slow everything down, dig into what really happened, and fight for the best outcome the law allows.
Types of criminal cases we handle
If it’s a criminal charge in Nevada, there’s a good chance we’ve seen it before. We handle, among other things:
- DUI, reckless driving, aggressive driving, and other driving-related crimes
- Drug charges, from simple possession to sales and trafficking
- Domestic violence, battery, and other “crimes against the person”
- Theft, shoplifting, burglary, robbery, and property crimes
- Weapons and firearm offenses
- Sex offense charges
- Fraud, forgery, and other white-collar cases
- Probation violations, warrants, and failure-to-appear problems
- Record sealing
You are not a headline or a stereotype to us. You are a human being who needs a serious defense and honest advice, even when the facts are messy.
The Legal Ride team can help with criminal defense cases in these Nevada cities:
- Las Vegas
- North Las Vegas
- Henderson
- Boulder City
- Henderson
- Goodsprings
The real cost of a criminal charge in Nevada
A conviction can touch almost every corner of your life. Depending on the situation, you could be facing:
- Jail or prison time, fines, and probation
- Loss of benefits or public services
- Loss of gun rights
- Professional license problems for nurses, casino workers, contractors, drivers, and more
- Immigration problems for non-citizens
- Trouble getting or keeping work, especially in gaming, hospitality, and professional fields
A felony can rearrange your whole life. You deserve someone in your corner who sees you as a person, not a case number, and who is willing to put in the work to protect your record and your future.
What you should do after an arrest
If you have been arrested or charged in Las Vegas or anywhere in Southern Nevada:
- Do not talk about the facts of your case with anyone except your lawyer
- Write down everything you remember while it is still fresh
- Gather any helpful witness information, including full legal names and contact information, whenever possible
- Obtain copies of any helpful documents, communications, or videos that you have access to while you still have access. Examples include relevant text messages or emails, bank account statements, home surveillance videos, GPS data, etc.
- Hold onto any court paperwork or citation copies so that you can provide them if needed
Then we will walk through the situation together, step by step, in a way that makes sense and provides you with all of the information that you will need in order to start planning your next steps.
Criminal Defense Law FAQ
I was arrested, but I haven’t been formally charged yet. Is it too early to call?
No. That’s actually a great time to call. Sometimes we can get in front of a case before charges are filed, correct bad information, or push for lesser charges. At the very least, we can walk you through what to expect and what not to do while things are “under review.”
The officer told me it was “no big deal” and I would probably just get probation. Should I relax?
Don’t take legal advice from the person who just arrested you. They are not your friend, nor do they possess all of the information and experience necessary to be able to accurately discuss possible case outcomes. We look at the actual law, the specific facts of the case, your personal and criminal history, the judge that you will appear in front of, and the prosecutor that will be assigned to your case before we discuss case strategies and possible outcomes.
What should I say if police or detectives want to “get my side of the story”?
You politely and respectfully say, “I want a lawyer,” and then you stop talking. Period. Good people talk themselves into bad situations all of the time by trying to explain or defend themselves. Once we’re retained on your case, we will take over all of the communication with law enforcement and decide when, if ever, talking to the police would be of benefit to you.
Will you judge me based on the charges or the police report?
No. We’ve seen a lot, and we also know that police reports are one version of the story. Our job isn’t to sit in moral judgment. Our job is to protect your rights, your record, and your future.
Can you help if I live out of state but got charged in Vegas?
Absolutely. It happens all the time. Vegas pulls in visitors from everywhere, and sometimes the weekend does not go as planned. Depending on the case, we can often appear for you on routine court dates and limit how many times you need to come back, if at all. We will be clear from the start about what the court will and will not allow in your particular circumstances.
Get legal help for your criminal charges
Call Legal Ride at 833-LGL-RIDE (833-545-7433) and tell us what happened.
