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Criminal defense

If you have been charged with a crime in Nevada, much of what happens later is shaped in the first days after the arrest. Attorney Michael Mee starts on your case right away: reviewing the evidence, finding what can be challenged, and building a plan.

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How a Nevada criminal case is actually decided

Most cases are decided before trial: by what evidence gets suppressed, which counts get dismissed, and what the prosecutor believes a jury would do with the rest. That holds for a first-offense DUI and for a murder charge. The defense work is finding which of those pressure points your case has and using them.

At Liberators Criminal Defense, every case is handled directly by Attorney Michael Mee, not a paralegal or a junior associate. The firm handles the full range of Nevada criminal charges, from misdemeanors to Category A felonies, in Clark County courts and federal court. Call today and you will usually hear back the same business day.

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Michael Mee handles your case personally, not support staff.

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Just arrested? Do this right now.

Decisions made in the first few hours after an arrest can shape the whole case.

1

Say nothing

Give your name. That's it. Don't explain, don't deny, don't try to clear things up. Anything you say becomes evidence, including things that sound innocent.

2

Ask for an attorney

Say it clearly: "I want an attorney. I won't answer questions without one." Once you've said it, questioning must stop. Don't say anything else until counsel is present.

3

Don't contact the other party

In domestic violence and assault cases especially, any contact with the alleged victim, even through a friend, can add charges and make the case harder to defend.

4

Call us before your arraignment

Arraignment is where bail gets set and where a first opportunity to fight for your release exists. Having an attorney there changes the outcome. Call 702-990-0190.

The prices are on the website, before you hire anyone.

Fees for misdemeanors, DUI, domestic battery, and felonies are posted before you call. No consultation required just to get a number. If you need a payment plan, we work that out at intake. You know what you're getting into before you sign anything.

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Charges we handle

Tap any charge to learn about how it's charged and defended in Nevada.

Assault with a deadly weaponAttempted murderBatteryBattery with substantial bodily harmBurglaryCarrying a concealed weaponChild abuse or neglectDisorderly conductDomestic batteryDomestic battery by strangulationDomestic violenceDriving under the influence (DUI)Drug possessionDrug traffickingEluding or evading policeFederal crimes in NevadaFelon in possession of a firearmForgeryGang crimesGrand larcenyHarassmentHit and runHuman traffickingIndecent exposureJuvenile delinquencyKidnappingLewdnessLuring a childManslaughterMurderObstructing a police officerPetit larcenyProfessional disciplineReckless drivingResisting arrestSexual assaultSolicitationStalkingStatutory rapeTheftTrespassingVehicular manslaughterWhite collar crime

Nevada criminal defense questions

What people ask us first.

Say nothing beyond your name. Do not explain, deny, or argue. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Ask for an attorney immediately. In the first hours after an arrest, evidence gets reviewed, bail gets set, and early decisions shape what happens next.
Yes. Even a misdemeanor conviction in Nevada can affect your job, housing, professional license, and immigration status. An attorney can often get charges reduced, dismissed, or resolved through diversion. The cost of not hiring one usually exceeds the cost of hiring one.
Yes, for insufficient evidence, constitutional violations (unlawful search, Miranda violations), witness credibility problems, or prosecutorial discretion. Many cases also qualify for diversion programs that result in full dismissal on completion.
Misdemeanors carry up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. Gross misdemeanors up to 364 days. Felonies range from Category E (probation-eligible) to Category A (up to life). Classification also determines collateral consequences: firearm rights, professional licensing, and immigration status.
Liberators uses flat-fee pricing. Misdemeanors start at $750 down, DUI and domestic battery at $1,000 down, felonies at $2,000 down. Payment plans are available. Fees are posted on the website before you call. No consultation is required just to get a number.
Possibly, and that is true even for misdemeanors. Many employers run background checks, and a conviction record can affect hiring, promotion, and security clearances. Licensed professionals (nurses, teachers, contractors, real estate agents, lawyers) are subject to board discipline for criminal convictions separate from any criminal penalty. Avoiding a conviction entirely, or minimizing the charge, is often as important as avoiding jail time.
Being innocent doesn't make the case go away on its own. The prosecution proceeds based on the evidence it has, and false accusations, misidentification, and circumstantial cases against innocent people go to trial regularly. The defense attorney's job is to expose the weaknesses in the prosecution's case, challenge the evidence, and make the jury apply the reasonable doubt standard. Innocent people need a real defense as much as anyone else.
Yes, in many cases. Nevada allows record sealing after a waiting period that depends on the charge: most misdemeanors after one year, Category E felonies after two years, and other felonies after five to ten years, counted from the end of the sentence or probation. Certain offenses (sex crimes, DUI causing death) are not sealable. A dismissal or acquittal can often be sealed immediately. The outcome of the current charge comes first, because it controls what sealing options are available later.

How a criminal case moves through Nevada courts

In Clark County, cases move through Las Vegas Justice Court, Henderson Municipal Court, North Las Vegas Justice Court, and the Eighth Judicial District Court. Here is what each stage means.

1Arrest2Arraignment3Plea bargaining4Preliminary hearing5Pretrial discovery6Motions7Criminal trials8Sentencing9Probation violations
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After the case

A conviction is not always the end. Record sealing removes the case from background checks. An appeal challenges legal errors at trial.

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Page last updated . Written by Michael Mee, Nevada Bar No. 13726.

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