Nevada DUI and Criminal LAW

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Karate Instructor Not Guilty
of sexual assault...
KVBC-TV Las Vegas Ch 3...
A former karate instructor accused of sexually assaulting a minor has been found not guilty. Wayne Lacno has been out of jail for less than a week, found not guilty of all of the charges he was facing.
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As Seen On KVBC-TV
Las Vegas Channel 3...
A local karate instructor is under arrest, accused of sexually assaulting a little girl, but his attorney says the charges are simply not true. Police say Wayne Lacno molested his girlfriend's 13 year old daughter, but he claims he did nothing wrong.
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As Seen On KLAS-TV
Las Vegas Channel 8...
When you are pulled over for drinking and driving, police test the alcohol content in your lungs with a breathalyzer. Will that test hold up in court? More »
As Seen On KLAS-TV
Las Vegas Channel 8...
(Nov. 30) -- After two days there is still no jury for the double murder trial against Avetis Archanian. The 46-year-old is accused with the 2003 murders of his two employers at a downtown jewelry store. More »

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Below are a list of the ten most frequently asked questions concerning drunk driving. Please read the questions, and if you would like answers to any, simply check the box next to the appropriate question. When you are finished, click the "Submit" button at the bottom of the list, and we will e-mail you with the answer to your question(s).

What driving behaviors do officers look for when searching for drunk drivers on the road?

What should I say when I'm stopped by a police officer and he asks me if I've been drinking?

During the initial stop and detention, what are police looking for?

Do I take a field sobriety test, if asked?

Which chemical test should I choose?

Does the police officer have to give me Miranda warnings?

If there is a presumption of innocence, how can an officer take my license and serve me with a notice of suspension?

Should I represent myself or get a lawyer and how much will it cost?

What is the punishment for drunk driving?

Are there defenses in a drunk driving case?

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The idea for the FAQs and the bulk of the non-Nevada content is attributed to Lawrence Taylor.

How To Calculate Your
Estimated Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)

Showing estimated percent of alcohol in the blood by number of drinks in relation to body weight. This percent can be estimated by:

Count your drinks (1 drink equals 1 ounce of 100-proof liquor, one five ounce glass of table wine or one 12-ounce bottle of regular beer).
Use the chart below and under number of "drinks" and opposite "body weight" find the percent of blood alcohol listed.
Subtract from this number the percent of alcohol "burned up" during the time elapsed since your first drink. This figure is .015% per hour.
Example: 180 lb. man - 8 drinks in 4 hours = .167% minus (.015x4) = .107 %

Click here for a BAC Chart