Career ending felonies reduced to Misdemeanors
Defendant was charged with 4 felony counts of Child Abuse and Neglect, and 2 felony/gross misdemeanor counts of Attempting, Preventing of Dissuading a Witness or Victim from Reporting a Crime or Commencing Prosecution. The case was negotiated down to two minor...
Guilty Plea Reversed
Karen Connolly represented the defendant on post-conviction relief after the district court denied his request to withdraw his guilty plea to two counts of first degree murder. On appeal, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the district court's ruling. The defendant is...
Las Vegas illusionist arrested for child porn may ask to take back guilty plea
LAS VEGAS (KSNV News2LV) - Las Vegas illusionist Jan Rouven may ask a federal judge to take back his guilty plea on child pornography charges. Rouven, who has a new attorney, was set to be sentenced in federal court on Friday. Attorney Karen Connolly filed paperwork...
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Murder Confession Thrown Out
The defendant was charged with First Degree Murder. He gave a videotaped confession to the police. Karen A. Connolly successfully argued that his constitutional rights had been violated and the confession was thrown out.
Charges Reduced
Defendant charged with DUI. The charges were ultimately reduced to reckless driving.