UNLV Honors College Student Murdered by Ex-Boyfriend

It’s a story that would break anyone’s heart. A young, promising, vibrant, sweet, young woman, at the start of her adult life, is now at rest with the angels after being shot to death by an ex-boyfriend whom she described to friends and family as “overly possessive.” Paula Davis’ family is struggling to stay strong …

Las Vegas DUI Lawyer Guilty of DUI Car Crash

At the tail end of August, a Las Vegas DUI defense lawyer was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence after he crashed his car into an SUV. Shockingly and sadly, this is the third time this individual is facing a DUI charge, according to Nevada Highway Patrol. The lawyer’s name is Garrett Ogata, …

Cocaine Sold at Las Vegas Bar for Decades

According to trusted bartenders, cocaine had been openly sold at the now-closed Smuggle Inn to anyone who entered the bar and requested to buy it. Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys say this kind of activity may be more common than not. Michelle Kirk, age 53, was hired at Smuggle Inn back when she was just …

Drunk Police Recruit Reaches for Gun During DUI Arrest

26-year-old Anna Gallagher had fallen asleep behind the steering wheel inside her GMC pickup truck. Police received notice of this incident after a Lyft driver called them and complained that the truck had backed into his parked car, even after he’d been “blowing his horn” to avoid the accident. North Las Vegas police officers arrived …

Iconic High-End Retailer Barneys Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Barneys New York, founded nearly a century ago, is fighting to keep open its 10-story flagship Madison Avenue store, after securing $75 million in financing to pay employees and vendors, all the while seeking a buyer. Their filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy was shocking, but not unexpected given the current retail climate. Sister stores in …

Third Murder at the Stateside Complex in Three Months

Michael C. Johnson, age 48, was the target of homicide after he argued with the wrong man outside of Stateside Lounge, on June 22nd. The saddest part? Johnson was protecting his daughter, who the man had allegedly been harassing at the lounge. Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers agree that this tragedy could have and should …

Gang Member Guilty of Murder – No Longer Facing Life in Prison

Christopher Weygant, age 32, pleaded no contest to battery with use of a deadly weapon in connection to the April 2018 death of Bailey Beck. The prosecutors agreed to a two to seven year sentence behind bars. Prominent Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers say this is a unique situation. His punishment could have been as …