Judge George Beko vows to curb last minute plea bargaining
Nevada columnist lauds Judge William Beko for halting late plea deals after juror lists are drawn. He cites cost savings and fair process while noting his long DA experience and warning of a chaotic primary season over ERA battles and shifting gubernatorial candidates.
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Death Gives Holiday Gift To Motorists In Nevada
Nevada residents and visitors enjoyed a holiday with no Christmas traffic fatalities according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. While several weekend accidents occurred, no one was killed from Friday through Sunday midnight, the first such Christmas period in years, contrasting with two fatalities last year.
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High Rollers Defined In Vegas Like A Mystery
Downtown Las Vegas and the Strip rely on high rollers whose definitions vary from $5,000 losses to $1 million reserves. Desperadoes chase big bets with house money while top credit players attend Glitter Gulch and Strip rooms. Casinos debate count trends as Binion calls the era the age of the high roller.
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Deadline Near for Nevada License Plate Renewal
Nevada motorists must attach renewal stickers by January 6 if their December plates expired. Assistant registration chief Harold Harmon noted December renewals are due December 31 with state offices closed January 2. Most renewals come by mail and stickers may arrive after year start. law enforcement will wait until January 6 to issue citations. New residents with out of state plates have until December 31 to register without penalties. No grace period is provided.
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David Canter
Manny Cortez
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