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How to Build a Defense for a Felony Residential Burglary Charge in Nevada

Being charged with felony residential burglary in Nevada is a serious matter that carries harsh penalties, including lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. Nevada law defines burglary as entering a building with the intent to commit a felony or theft, making it one of the most severe property crimes in the state. When the crime involves a residential property, the stakes are even higher, as the charge is classified as a felony that can lead to significant long-term consequences.

If you or a loved one is facing felony residential burglary charges in Nevada, it is crucial to build a strong defense strategy to protect your rights, freedom, and future. At Hofland & Tomsheck, attorney Josh Tomsheck, a Nationally Board-Certified Criminal Trial Specialist, has extensive experience defending clients against serious charges like felony burglary. This blog post outlines how a defense for a residential burglary charge is built and how Josh Tomsheck can help you navigate this difficult legal process.

In previous posts to this Blog, the law office of Hofland & Tomsheck has written information on the standardized bail schedules utilized by various Courts in Las Vegas and Clark County Nevada.  As with all things, this information is subject to change and updating.  On May 21, 2015, the Las Vegas Justice Court announced it was creating and releasing an newly updated Standard Bail Schedule for crimes withing its jurisdiction.  This applies to all felonies, gross misdemeanors, misdemeanors and other specific crimes.  This revised bail schedule becomes effective May 26, 2015.  When it goes into effect, all bookings into detention centers (“jails”) such as the Clark County Detention Center, will be governed by the new schedule.  Therefore, if you, or someone you know such as a loved one, is arrested anytime after 6:00 a.m. on May 26, 2015, their arrest and booking will be controlled by the new bail schedule.

The newly adopted STANDARD BAIL SCHEDULE changes the standard bail amounts in Las Vegas Justice Court which have been in effect since 2011.  The new schedule is as follows:

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