Reduced Charges
Defendant was charged with felonies of Grand Larceny and 3 counts of burglary. Ms. Connolly secured a plea deal to a reduced gross misdemeanor - attempt theft.
Charges Reduced
Defendant was charged in federal court with racketeering. The charges were ultimately reduced to conspiracy.
Nevada Prescription Drug Laws and Penalties
Understanding Nevada Law for Prescription Drugs In Nevada, unlawful possession or sale of prescription drugs is punished just as harshly as possession or sale of street drugs like cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy. Police officers in Clark County, Nevada have significantly...
Penalties for Possession of Cocaine in Nevada
Penalties for Possession of Cocaine in Nevada The strict penalties for people convicted of possessing cocaine in Clark County stand in stark contrast to Las Vegas’s reputation as “Sin City.” A conviction for possession of cocaine in Nevada carries a potential prison...
How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce, Child Custody, or Child Support Case
In recent years, it has become common practice to use evidence gathered from social media websites in all types of family law cases. Evidence from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, dating websites, and blogs is now routinely used in divorce, alimony, child...
Karen A. Connolly Secures Reversal of Murder Conviction
Karen A. Connolly has secured the reversal of a first-degree murder conviction of a father who claims that he accidentally shot his wife, the mother of his child. In a thoughtful and persuasive opinion issued last month, the Honorable District Judge Abbi Silver of the...