Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon at City of Las Vegas Detention Center?
Freedom First defends Assault with a Deadly Weapon cases (NRS 200.471) booked through City Jail and the Las Vegas Municipal Court. Assault doesn't require actual contact — just a present ability and reasonable apprehension of immediate harm. With a deadly weapon, the prison range starts at one year.
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Call (702) 857-7197 NowWhat Assault with a Deadly Weapon (NRS 200.471) actually means
Under Nevada law, Assault with a Deadly Weapon is classified as a violent felony. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt — and that's where defense work begins.
When the booking happens at City of Las Vegas Detention Center, the case typically routes through Las Vegas Municipal Court or Las Vegas Justice Court. The City Jail handles short-term holds for city ordinance and misdemeanor cases. State felonies are transferred to the Clark County Detention Center for arraignment.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Assault with a Deadly Weapon cases
- Self-defense
- No present ability to inflict injury
- No "deadly weapon" as the term is defined
Every case is different — but these are the levers that decide outcomes on NRS 200.471 charges out of City Jail. The more facts we have early, the more leverage we have at the first court appearance.
Read our full Assault with a Deadly Weapon defense playbookHonest pricing. No surprises.
Most private firms in Las Vegas charge $15,000 to $30,000+ for serious criminal defense. We charge a flat retainer from day one — so you know exactly what you're paying.
- Payment plan available — 50% today, 50% before court
- No hidden fees — everything bundled in the retainer
- Free initial consultation
- Investigation, motions, and appearances included
Retainer covers representation through resolution at the agreed level. Any escalation (appeal, extended trial) is discussed in advance.
What to do in the next 24 hours
- Don't talk to police or prosecutors about the case — jail calls are recorded.
- Call us at (702) 857-7197. We're available 24/7 and the initial review is free.
- Use the City Jail inmate search to confirm booking status: click here.
- Hold off on bail decisions until you've talked to a defense lawyer — in some situations, posting too fast costs leverage at the first court date.
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