Las Vegas Defense Group, L.L.C.

Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge dismissed State v. F.Z. (Henderson Justice Court, 2017) Our client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a category B felony carrying possibly decades in prison. Attorney Mike Castillo negotiated a full dismissal of the charges (meaning the client was not convicted of anything) once our client completed 80 hours of community service and completed a parenting class.

Battery case dismissed State v. T.W. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of misdemeanor battery. Our attorneys negotiated a plea where the entire case was dismissed once our client performed community service and took an impulse control class.

Battery Domestic Violence case dismissed State v. C.R. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence. The state made an offer with no jail time, but our client refused to to plead guilty. We showed up for trial, but the state's witnesses did not appear. Trial was reset, and the witnesses did not appear again. The judge dismissed the case.

Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. A.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence for allegedly hitting her dad. The state made a plea bargain offer, but our client decided to go to trial. On the date of the trial, no state witnesses showed up. The state agreed to dismiss the entire case for lack of proof.

Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. J.E. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client's spouse accused him of hitting her following an argument. After the accuser failed to show up at trial, the state agreed to dismiss the case once our client completed 48 hours of community service and 13 impulse control classes.

Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. S.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client and his girlfriend had an argument. The state considered filing felony charges due to the girlfriend's injury, but in the end our firm persuaded the state to dismiss the case if our client agreed to pay $345 fine, perform 48 hours of community service, and attend 26 weeks of counseling.

Battery Domestic Violence charge to be dismissed City v. A.H. (Henderson Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence following an argument with a family member. After extensive negotiations and trial was set, Las Vegas Defense Group persuaded the city to dismiss the charge once our client completes 24 hours of community service, impulse control counseling, and avoids arrest for another year.

Child abuse dismissal sealed State v. T.G. (2017) Our client's charge of child abuse and neglect was dismissed (no conviction), but the arrest still showed up on her background checks. Las Vegas Defense Group was able to get the matter sealed within four months.

Citizenship granted In re. Matter of A.J. (2017) Our client had been arrested for battery domestic violence back in 2010, which possible barred her from getting citizenship. Our Las Vegas Defense Group attorneys responded to the government's request for evidence, and our client just got word that she is clear to naturalize.

Citizenship granted In re. Matter of I.S. (2017) Our client had a criminal history within the statutory period of time, so the USCIS could have denied him citizenship on that basis alone and could have made him wait another year to reapply for naturalization. Our client had also been charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, which our Las Vegas immigration attorneys negotiated down to possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. We were able to show the USCIS that the conviction was pleaded in a manner that does not make it deportable offense. Our client just received his Oath Ceremony letter and may naturalize immediately.

DUI charge dismissed City v. R.M. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of driving under the influence. Our attorneys produced medical records which showed our client was suffering from a medical episode during the incident. The city attorney agreed to drop the case.

ELEVEN felony charges and THREE gross misdemeanors dismissed State v. A.P. (Clark County District Court, 2017) This is a high-profile case because the defendant, our client, is a brilliant and dedicated local attorney. She was wrongfully accused of conspiring to furnish her incarcerated client with a cell phone. A grand jury handed down a fourteen-charge indictment, carrying decades in prison. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger filed a motion to dismiss the charges, which explained how the case against our client was unconstitutional, and that the statutory text plainly exonerates our client from any liability or wrongdoing. The District Court judge agreed with our arguments and dismissed all charges. Appeal for Attempted Murder: Convictions reversed & remanded State v. L.C. (Nevada Supreme Court, 2017) Our client was originally convicted in Clark County District Court on four charges including attempted murder with a deadly weapon. Our attorneys argued on appeal that the trial court judge abused her discretion in allowing the jury to hear irrelevant and prejudicial evidence. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed with us and reversed all four convictions and remanded the matter for a fair trial.

ELEVEN felony charges and THREE gross misdemeanors dismissed State v. A.P. (Clark County District Court, 2017) This is a high-profile case because the defendant, our client, is a brilliant and dedicated local attorney. She was wrongfully accused of conspiring to furnish her incarcerated client with a cell phone. A grand jury handed down a fourteen-charge indictment, carrying decades in prison. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger filed a motion to dismiss the charges, which explained how the case against our client was unconstitutional, and that the statutory text plainly exonerates our client from any liability or wrongdoing. The District Court judge agreed with our arguments and dismissed all charges. Appeal for Attempted Murder: Convictions reversed & remanded State v. L.C. (Nevada Supreme Court, 2017) Our client was originally convicted in Clark County District Court on four charges including attempted murder with a deadly weapon. Our attorneys argued on appeal that the trial court judge abused her discretion in allowing the jury to hear irrelevant and prejudicial evidence. The Nevada Supreme Court agreed with us and reversed all four convictions and remanded the matter for a fair trial. Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge dismissed State v. F.Z. (Henderson Justice Court, 2017) Our client was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a category B felony carrying possibly decades in prison. Attorney Mike Castillo negotiated a full dismissal of the charges (meaning the client was not convicted of anything) once our client completed 80 hours of community service and completed a parenting class. Felony Drug Possession charge dismissed State v. J.B. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was charged with felony drug possession. The entire case was dismissed after our client successfully completed drug counseling and community service. Felony Drug Possession charge dismissed State v. A.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our young client was charged with felony drug possession. Our firm negotiated a full dismissal (so there is no conviction) in exchange for our client completing 50 hours of community service, attending four months of Narcotics Anonymous once a week, and enrolling in college. Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. J.E. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client's spouse accused him of hitting her following an argument. After the accuser failed to show up at trial, the state agreed to dismiss the case once our client completed 48 hours of community service and 13 impulse control classes. Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. S.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client and his girlfriend had an argument. The state considered filing felony charges due to the girlfriend's injury, but in the end our firm persuaded the state to dismiss the case if our client agreed to pay $345 fine, perform 48 hours of community service, and attend 26 weeks of counseling. Trespass charge dismissed State v. J.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was crashing at a friend's hotel room for the night. Security got on his case for not having a room key, and he was taken into custody for trespass. The state agreed to drop the charges once our client paid $250. Violation of Protection Order Trial: Bench Verdict of Not Guilty City v. N.S. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of violating a temporary protection order (TPO). At trial, the prosecutor opted not to subpoena the cop who served the TPO. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger argued that our client had the right to confront his accuser. The judge agreed and acquitted our client. Exploitation of an Older/vulnerable Person charge dismissed State v. M.L. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) The state made a major mistake in the original complaint against our client by giving the wrong time period during which the alleged crime occurred. The statute of limitations had already run when the state tried to amend the complaint. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger opposed the complaint with a very creative motion, citing to not only case law but also the rules of the boardgame Clue, and won. The state was force to dismiss the entire case. Battery Domestic Violence charge dismissed State v. A.P. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence for allegedly hitting her dad. The state made a plea bargain offer, but our client decided to go to trial. On the date of the trial, no state witnesses showed up. The state agreed to dismiss the entire case for lack of proof. DUI charge dismissed City v. R.M. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of driving under the influence. Our attorneys produced medical records which showed our client was suffering from a medical episode during the incident. The city attorney agreed to drop the case. Felony Vehicle Tampering case dismissed State v. J.N. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of felony vehicle tampering following an accident. Our attorneys negotiated a plea where the entire case was dismissed after our client performed community service and paid restitution. Battery case dismissed State v. T.W. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of misdemeanor battery. Our attorneys negotiated a plea where the entire case was dismissed once our client performed community service and took an impulse control class. Battery Domestic Violence case dismissed State v. C.R. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence. The state made an offer with no jail time, but our client refused to to plead guilty. We showed up for trial, but the state's witnesses did not appear. Trial was reset, and the witnesses did not appear again. The judge dismissed the case. Citizenship granted In re. Matter of A.J. (2017) Our client had been arrested for battery domestic violence back in 2010, which possible barred her from getting citizenship. Our Las Vegas Defense Group attorneys responded to the government's request for evidence, and our client just got word that she is clear to naturalize. Child abuse dismissal sealed State v. T.G. (2017) Our client's charge of child abuse and neglect was dismissed (no conviction), but the arrest still showed up on her background checks. Las Vegas Defense Group was able to get the matter sealed within four months. Probation reinstated In re. Matter of N.D. (2017) Our client was jailed for allegedly violating the terms of his probation. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Michael Castillo appeared at his probation violation hearing. He persuaded the court to reinstate our client's probation and release him from custody. Otherwise, our client would have faced another year behind bars. Citizenship granted In re. Matter of I.S. (2017) Our client had a criminal history within the statutory period of time, so the USCIS could have denied him citizenship on that basis alone and could have made him wait another year to reapply for naturalization. Our client had also been charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell, which our Las Vegas immigration attorneys negotiated down to possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. We were able to show the USCIS that the conviction was pleaded in a manner that does not make it deportable offense. Our client just received his Oath Ceremony letter and may naturalize immediately. Battery Domestic Violence charge to be dismissed City v. A.H. (Henderson Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of battery domestic violence following an argument with a family member. After extensive negotiations and trial was set, Las Vegas Defense Group persuaded the city to dismiss the charge once our client completes 24 hours of community service, impulse control counseling, and avoids arrest for another year.

Exploitation of an Older/vulnerable Person charge dismissed State v. M.L. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) The state made a major mistake in the original complaint against our client by giving the wrong time period during which the alleged crime occurred. The statute of limitations had already run when the state tried to amend the complaint. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger opposed the complaint with a very creative motion, citing to not only case law but also the rules of the boardgame Clue, and won. The state was force to dismiss the entire case.

Felony Drug Possession charge dismissed State v. A.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our young client was charged with felony drug possession. Our firm negotiated a full dismissal (so there is no conviction) in exchange for our client completing 50 hours of community service, attending four months of Narcotics Anonymous once a week, and enrolling in college.

Felony Drug Possession charge dismissed State v. J.B. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was charged with felony drug possession. The entire case was dismissed after our client successfully completed drug counseling and community service.

Felony Vehicle Tampering case dismissed State v. J.N. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was accused of felony vehicle tampering following an accident. Our attorneys negotiated a plea where the entire case was dismissed after our client performed community service and paid restitution.

Probation reinstated In re. Matter of N.D. (2017) Our client was jailed for allegedly violating the terms of his probation. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Michael Castillo appeared at his probation violation hearing. He persuaded the court to reinstate our client's probation and release him from custody. Otherwise, our client would have faced another year behind bars.

Trespass charge dismissed State v. J.S. (Las Vegas Justice Court, 2017) Our client was crashing at a friend's hotel room for the night. Security got on his case for not having a room key, and he was taken into custody for trespass. The state agreed to drop the charges once our client paid $250.

Violation of Protection Order Trial: Bench Verdict of Not Guilty City v. N.S. (Las Vegas Municipal Court, 2017) Our client was accused of violating a temporary protection order (TPO). At trial, the prosecutor opted not to subpoena the cop who served the TPO. Las Vegas Defense Group attorney Adam Solinger argued that our client had the right to confront his accuser. The judge agreed and acquitted our client.