When people are arrested, police often have the right to search them. This right is based on the police's reasonable presumption that a person is carrying a weapon or contraband. 

However, the search must be part of a valid police arrest procedure. If the search occurs before the arrest procedure or during an invalid arrest procedure, then any evidence obtained from the search may not be admissable at trial. 

If you or anyone you know has been arrested and has questions about the performed search, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.

When people are arrested, they are often unsure how to respond. Some people believe they should be honest with officers, while others believe it is best to be silent. 

Usually the best strategy depends on the facts and circumstances. However, anyone who is arrested should cooperate with officers. People who try to resist arrest are often treated more harshly and could incur additional penalties. 

If you or anyone you know has been charged with a crime, contact the Las Vegas criminal attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.

Unlike other crimes, most federal crimes carry mandatory sentences. For this reason, defendants cannot always work with prosecutors and judges to receive a plea bargain.

Because many of these federal cases go to trial, prosecutors and investigators will spend ample time and resources gathering evidence. The evidence gathering process may even begin before the defendant is charged. 

As a result, individuals are best served if they hire an attorney even before they are charged with the crime. If you or anyone you know is under investigation for a federal crime, contact the Las Vegas criminal attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.

The crime of illegal drug transportation generally involves the transfer of illegal substances from one place to another. Because of the nature of the crime, illegal drug transportation convictions involve serious penalties.

The punishments for drug transportation depend on a number of factors, including the type of drug, geographic location, and amount. The penalties range from significant jail time to large times.

If you or anyone you know has been convicted of illegal drug transportation, contact the Las Vegas drug crime defense lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.

Solicitation for prostitution involves asking for sexual services in exchange for payment. It is typically classified as a sex crime in most states. 

For those convicted of solicitation, the penalties could include jail time, registration as a sex offender, and community service. In order to avoid such a conviction and penalties, people who have been charged with a sex crime should hire a lawyer who can fight against the charge. 

If you or anyone you know has been charged with a sex crime, contact the Las Vegas sex crime defense lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222. 

Although petty theft is commonly used in society to describe a variety of thefts, it only applies to a limited number of circumstances. For theft to be considered petty theft, the stolen item must be worth less than $500. Also, the person stealing the item must be legally allowed on the reisdence or property from which the item is stolen. 

If the item worth more than $500,  then it is not considered petty theft, and if the person stealing the item is not allowed on the property, then that person is charged with burglary.

People convicted of petty theft for the first time often receive deferred judgment and will likely be able to get the crime off their record. If people receive more than one petty theft convictions, then the punishments will likely be more severe. 

If you or anyone you know has been charged with petty theft, contact the Las Vegas petty theft defense attorneys of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.

An unidentified man beat an old woman and stole her car Wednesday. According to police reports, the man came to the woman's front door, told her a story, and proceeded to beat her before stealing her car. 

When police officials arrived to the scene, the woman had been injured in the assault. She described the man as a Hispanic with a shaved head. 

If you or anyone you know has been charged with an assault, contact the Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers of William Palmer & Associates, P.C., at 702-888-2222.