Over the weekend, Metro police performed a routine check of the Sapphire Pool at the Rio. That routine check led to the arrest of 10 people on charges that ranged from prostitution to drug charges.

The Rio itself is not facing charges as it requests the checks to ensure its integrity. However, the 10 people arrested will be prosecuted at varying degrees for the crimes they allegedly committed.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Las Vegas drug crime lawyers of Palmer & Associates, PC at 702-888-2222.

On Monday, a Las Vegas man was sentenced to 24 years in prison. The 47 year old man was convicted of receiving and having child pornography which his attorney argued came to him without solicitation.

The court ruled in favor of the prosecution, which argued that the man did nothing to get rid of the illegal images and that he stored them on an encrypted disc.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys of Palmer & Associates, PC at 702-888-2222.

On Thursday July 9, Charles Richard Jr pleaded guilty to conspiracy to murder. Richard was involved in the attempted murder of a man on September 13, 2004 in North Las Vegas.

The maximum penalties he could face 10 years in prison with a $250,000 fine and life in prison with a $250,000 fine for racketeering and a firearms charge respectively. He will likely receive 20 years in prison.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys of Palmer & Associates, PC at 702-888-2222.

A self proclaimed prophet and church leader was arrested last week for sex crimes against children. On Friday, 29 different charges were brought against him, including sexual assault and lewdness with a minor under 14.

As of Monday, the man is facing another charge of open and gross lewdness and possibly more. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 7. The man could be facing very severe penalties for these charges.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys of Palmer & Associates, PC at 702-888-2222.

A former cocktail waitress accused Governor Jim Gibbons of accosting her in October, 2006 and then covering it up when she went public. Recently, a federal judge refused to throw the case out.

According to the suit, Gibbons grabbed her in a parking garage then had police and associates destroy the evidence for him. The judge has also rejected arguments stating that the police and associates involved should be immune for acting in their official capacity. If the claims are proven true, all of the parties involved could be facing serious criminal penalties.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys of Palmer & Associates, PC at 702-888-2222.