Nevada

Steve Lehto: HUGE WIN Against Civil Asset Forfeiture

Jan

2025

Steve Lehto: HUGE WIN Against Civil Asset Forfeiture

A Nevada court has ruled that state law enforcement cannot exploit federal programs to bypass state laws on civil asset forfeiture, marking a significant victory for property rights and setting a precedent for future cases.

4 min read

Speed Camera Controversy: Residents of Southwest Las Vegas Community Debate Over Tickets for Speeding

Mar

2022

Speed Cameras

Speed Camera Controversy: Residents of Southwest Las Vegas Community Debate Over Tickets for Speeding

A measure to crack down on speeding and reckless driving is causing plenty of debate among residents of Rhodes Ranch, bringing both praise and outrage.

1 min read

Watch Nevada Highway Patrol Officers Seize a Veteran's Life Savings Through Asset Forfeiture

Dec

2021

Civil Asset Forfeiture

Watch Nevada Highway Patrol Officers Seize a Veteran's Life Savings Through Asset Forfeiture

The officers admit there's nothing illegal about carrying large amounts of cash, then take almost $90,000 from him anyway.

1 min read

As Nevada Red-Light Camera Bill Stalls, Critics Point to Studies That Show They Don't Work

Feb

2019

Red Light Cameras

As Nevada Red-Light Camera Bill Stalls, Critics Point to Studies That Show They Don't Work

Proposed legislation permitting local law enforcement to issue traffic citations based on images taken by red light cameras did not make it past the Senate Growth and Infrastructure Committee this week.

1 min read