Introduction
Nevada Defense Group concentrates its Las Vegas practice on DUI defense, with particular focus on second DUI offenses: a charge that triggers mandatory sentencing enhancements under Nevada law that first-time offenders do not face. The firm’s attorneys bring over 100 years of combined experience in DUI and criminal defense and handle all aspects of a DUI case, from the initial DMV license hearing through trial if necessary. The firm serves clients throughout Southern Nevada and Clark County.
Practice Areas
DUI Defense: Nevada Defense Group’s primary focus is defending clients charged with driving under the influence. The firm handles second DUI offenses with specific attention to the elevated consequences Nevada law imposes at that level, including mandatory jail time, license revocation, financial penalties, and required completion of DUI school. The firm also represents clients facing first-time DUI charges.
Defense strategies the firm pursues include challenging the legality of the initial traffic stop, seeking suppression of breathalyzer results, and contesting the procedural validity of the stop and testing process. The firm appears at DMV license hearings to contest administrative license revocations that run parallel to criminal proceedings.
Over 99% of the firm’s DUI cases result in reduced charges, dismissals, or favorable negotiations, reflecting both the depth of experience the attorneys bring and the effectiveness of their approach to challenging the prosecution’s evidence.
Criminal Defense: Beyond DUI matters, Nevada Defense Group handles other criminal matters throughout Clark County and Southern Nevada.
Attorney Profiles
Alexis Minichini is an attorney at Nevada Defense Group practicing DUI and criminal defense in Southern Nevada.
Baylie Hellman is a member of the firm’s defense team, contributing to its DUI and criminal practice.
Seth Strickland is an attorney at the firm, rounding out a three-attorney team that collectively brings over 100 years of combined experience in DUI and criminal defense.
The firm works with a dedicated team of case managers and paralegals who support the attorneys throughout the handling of each case. Payment plans are available to make representation accessible to clients facing financial pressure alongside their legal situation.
Location & Service Area
Nevada Defense Group is based in Las Vegas and serves clients throughout Southern Nevada and Clark County.
Office address: 714 S Fourth St, Las Vegas, NV
Website: https://2ndduilasvegas.com/
The firm’s service area covers Las Vegas and the surrounding Clark County region, which encompasses the greater Southern Nevada population.
Client Focus
A second DUI conviction in Nevada carries consequences that differ substantially from those following a first offense. Nevada law mandates jail time for second offenders, along with license revocation, significant fines, and enrollment in DUI school. These consequences make the decision to fight a second DUI charge: rather than accept a plea: potentially high-stakes in both directions.
Nevada Defense Group’s focus on this specific charge reflects a recognition that second DUI defendants face a qualitatively different legal situation than first-time offenders. The mandatory nature of certain penalties means the range of possible outcomes is wider, and the value of competent defense is correspondingly greater.
The firm’s DUI work includes two parallel proceedings that many clients do not anticipate: the criminal case in court and the administrative license hearing at the DMV. These run on separate tracks with separate deadlines, and the DMV hearing must be requested promptly after arrest or the right to challenge the revocation is waived. Nevada Defense Group handles both.
The firm also emphasizes that DUI charges do not stay local. Despite the expression associated with Las Vegas, a DUI conviction follows a defendant home with consequences that affect professional licenses, employment, and driving records regardless of where the defendant lives.
FAQ
What are the mandatory consequences of a second DUI in Nevada?
Under Nevada law, a second DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time, license revocation, fines, and required attendance at DUI school. The specific terms depend on the circumstances of the case and the time elapsed since the prior offense.
Can a breathalyzer result be challenged in a Nevada DUI case?
Yes. Nevada Defense Group pursues suppression of breathalyzer results as part of its defense strategy where grounds exist to challenge the accuracy or administration of the test.
Does the firm handle the DMV license hearing separately from the criminal case?
Yes. The administrative license revocation and the criminal charge proceed on separate tracks. Nevada Defense Group represents clients in both the DMV hearing and the criminal proceeding.
Does Nevada Defense Group handle first-time DUI charges as well?
Yes. While the firm has particular expertise in second DUI cases, it also represents clients facing first-time DUI charges and other criminal matters throughout Clark County and Southern Nevada.
Where is the firm located and what areas does it serve?
The firm is located at 714 S Fourth St in Las Vegas and serves clients throughout Southern Nevada and Clark County.
Closing
Nevada Defense Group occupies a specific position in the Las Vegas legal market: a DUI defense practice with three attorneys, over 100 years of combined experience, and a focused understanding of what second DUI defendants face under Nevada law. The firm’s work covers both the courthouse and the DMV, addressing the dual-track nature of DUI proceedings that many defendants discover only after missing the deadline for one of them. For Southern Nevada residents charged with a second DUI, the firm offers defense representation calibrated to the particular pressures of that charge.