A criminal charge threatens your freedom, your record, and your future. PRO LAW GROUP has defended Las Vegas residents against DUI, drug, domestic violence, and misdemeanor and felony charges in Clark County courts since 2000 — with flat-fee billing and a free initial consultation.
When you are charged with a crime in Las Vegas, the government has police reports, lab results, and experienced prosecutors on its side. What you say and do in the first days after an arrest can shape the entire case. Having a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who has worked these courtrooms for decades levels the field.
Donn W. Prokopius has practiced law in Las Vegas since 2000. He has defended clients in Las Vegas Justice Court, Municipal Court, and the Eighth Judicial District Court against charges ranging from traffic violations and first-offense DUIs to serious felonies — challenging unlawful stops, suppressing improper evidence, and negotiating reductions and dismissals where the facts allow.
Our flat-fee billing means you know the full cost of your defense upfront. No hourly meters running while you worry about your case.
Nevada criminal penalties are among the toughest in the country, and Clark County prosecutes aggressively. Here is what every Las Vegas resident facing charges should understand.
A misdemeanor carries up to 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine. A gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days and $2,000. Felonies run from category E (1–4 years in prison) up to category A (life). The classification of your charge determines everything — bail, sentencing exposure, and your defense options.
A first DUI (within 7 years) is a misdemeanor: 2 days–6 months jail (often converted to community service), $400–$1,000 in fines, DUI school, and a 185-day license revocation. A second offense brings mandatory jail time. A third DUI within 7 years is a category B felony with 1–6 years in state prison — no probation.
Nevada law sharply limits plea bargaining in domestic violence cases — prosecutors generally cannot simply reduce or dismiss a battery domestic violence charge. A first offense carries mandatory jail or community service, fines, and counseling, plus firearm consequences. Early, experienced defense work is critical in these cases.
You have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney — use both. You are not required to answer questions beyond identifying yourself, and you may refuse consent to a search. Evidence obtained through an unlawful stop or search can often be suppressed, which can collapse the state's case.
Nevada allows many criminal records to be sealed: most misdemeanors after 1–2 years, many felonies after 5–10 years, and misdemeanor DUI after 7 years. Dismissed charges can be sealed immediately. A sealed record does not appear on standard background checks — a second chance the law provides, if you pursue it.
After arrest, you must be brought before a judge within 72 hours. Bail, release conditions, and early charging decisions all happen fast. An attorney involved from the start can argue for release, preserve favorable evidence, and sometimes influence what charges are actually filed.
From first-offense misdemeanors to felony DUI, we challenge the traffic stop, the field sobriety tests, and the breath or blood evidence. Many DUI cases contain procedural errors that lead to reduced charges or dismissal. We also fight to protect your license in the separate DMV revocation process.
Possession, possession with intent, and trafficking charges under Nevada law carry severe penalties that depend heavily on drug type and quantity. We challenge search and seizure violations, examine lab procedures, and pursue diversion or treatment-based resolutions for eligible clients that keep convictions off your record.
Domestic violence allegations often arise from one-sided accounts in emotionally charged situations. Because Nevada restricts plea bargaining in these cases, the defense must be built for trial from day one — witness statements, physical evidence, and inconsistencies in the accuser's account all matter. We defend your record, your rights, and your reputation.
Shoplifting, larceny, burglary, and fraud charges range from misdemeanors to serious felonies depending on the value involved. We negotiate restitution-based resolutions, challenge identification and intent evidence, and work to keep convictions off the record of first-time offenders.
Nevada distinguishes assault (threat of harm) from battery (physical contact), with penalties escalating sharply when weapons or injuries are involved. Self-defense is a recognized and often powerful defense under Nevada law — we build the factual record to support it.
Unresolved tickets and bench warrants can spiral into arrests and license suspensions. We quash warrants, resolve old citations, and represent clients on both sides of protective order hearings in Clark County courts — often without you having to appear.
Start with these guides before your consultation — knowing your rights and the process helps you make better decisions from day one.