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Las Vegas Prosecutor Charges Murder In 2 More Fatal DUI Crashes

Nov 14, 2019

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas said Wednesday he’s upping the ante in criminal cases against motorists suspected of causing fatal crashes while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or both — by filing second-degree murder charges more often.

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Hope For Felons Is Real In Nevada

Apr 22, 2019

As lawmakers in Carson City grapple with a bill that might change the sentencing system in Nevada's judicial system, one program has been quietly working

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District Attorney Re-Elected With Party Primary Win

Jun 13, 2018
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas has won re-election in a winner-take-all primary over his lone challenger, a fellow Democrat.
 
Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson defeated criminal defense attorney Robert Langford in countywide vot
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Defense Attorney Seeks DA's Job

Jun 04, 2018

Defense attorney Robert Langford is trying to unseat Steve Wolfson as Clark County district attorney.

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DA Wolfson Won't Play Active Role In Vacating Misdemeanor Pot Convictions

Mar 19, 2018

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson says he is not planning to play an active role in vacating past misdemeanor marijuana-related convictions for Nevadans. 

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Aide Used Prosecutor's Campaign Funds For Gambling Habit

Mar 19, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A longtime aide to the top prosecutor in Nevada's most populous county has admitted that she stole nearly $42,000 from her boss's campaign to cover a gambling habit.

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Prosecutor's Aide Says She Gambled With DA's Campaign Funds

Mar 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A longtime aide to the top prosecutor in Las Vegas blamed a gambling habit for taking nearly $42,000 from her boss's campaign and was permitted to repay the money instead of facing criminal charges.

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Las Vegas Prosecutor Joins Nevada Gun Background Checks Lawsuit

Dec 06, 2017

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The district attorney in Las Vegas is joining backers of an expanded gun background check ballot measure who are suing the state to enforce a law approved by Nevada voters in 2016.

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Clark County DA Urges State To Move Forward With Background Checks

Nov 30, 2017

Clark County’s District Attorney is urging state officials to move forward on a background check measure on firearms that was approved by voters last year.

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DA Wolfson Announces Re-Election Plan

Aug 16, 2017

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson announced Wednesday he plans to run for re-election.

Wolfson had been considered a potential Democratic candidate for the Nevada attorney general race in 2018, and Wolfson acknowledged in a statement that he’d been approached for other races.

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After Question 2, Clark County Prosecutors Not Pursuing Some Marijuana Possession Cases

Nov 16, 2016

Prosecutors in the Las Vegas area say they will stop pursuing charges against people accused of having small amounts of pot after Nevada voters decided to change the law.

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DA Seeking Death Penalty In Las Vegas Liquor Store Clerk Killing

Jun 16, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Prosecutors in Las Vegas will seek the death penalty against two of three men charged with killing a liquor store clerk who police said couldn't open a store safe during a robbery.

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DA In Las Vegas Backs Nevada Gun Background Check Initiative

Apr 27, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The top prosecutor in Las Vegas says he's backing a ballot measure to require criminal background checks on all weapon sales in Nevada, including online and at gun shows.

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Dogs May Soon Accompany, Comfort Victims In Las Vegas Courthouses

Mar 23, 2016

The Clark County District Attorney's office is currently seeking grants and other funding sources to obtain specially trained facility dogs that would comfort victims and witnesses of crimes in the courtroom. 

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Las Vegas DA's Office Starts Elder Abuse Prosecutorial Team

Nov 05, 2015

The district attorney in Las Vegas is assigning a team of prosecutors to handle cases involving crimes against people over 60 years old.

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DA closes probe of Las Vegas police aviation unit

Nov 20, 2014
LAS VEGAS - Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson says he's closed a probe of a whistleblower police lieutenant's claim that Las Vegas police...
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District Attorney Payments Raise Concerns About Justice

Aug 27, 2014
The Clark County District Attorney's office made dozens of payments during the last decade for rent and other living expenses of victims who testified...
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Investigator Alleges Las Vegas Metro Police Cover Up

May 16, 2014
The air unit of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department appears to be covering up problems in the helicopter unit. The investigator has filed his...
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Looking Forward with Metro's "Use of Force" Policy

Aug 07, 2012
The Clark County district attorney recently cleared Metro police in three officer-involved shootings.  DA Steve Wolfson said the officers acted lawfully in the shootings of three men: Alberto Castillo, Luis Silva, and Rafael Alonso Olivas.
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