Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) at North Las Vegas Detention Center?
Freedom First defends Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) cases (NRS 453.336) booked through NLV Jail and the North Las Vegas Justice Court. Cat E possession is the lowest-grade Nevada felony — first-time offenders are eligible for mandatory probation and, often, drug court diversion that ends in dismissal.
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Call (702) 857-7197 NowWhat Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) (NRS 453.336) actually means
Under Nevada law, Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) is classified as a non-violent felony. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt — and that's where defense work begins.
When the booking happens at North Las Vegas Detention Center, the case typically routes through North Las Vegas Justice Court or North Las Vegas Municipal Court or Clark County District Court. NLV runs its own bail schedule for city ordinance / misdemeanor charges; felonies move to Clark County District Court within 48–72 hours.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) cases
- Fourth Amendment suppression — illegal stop or search
- No actual or constructive possession
- Lab error / chain-of-custody issues
- Drug court diversion
Every case is different — but these are the levers that decide outcomes on NRS 453.336 charges out of NLV Jail. The more facts we have early, the more leverage we have at the first court appearance.
Read our full Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) 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 NLV 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.
Charged with Possession of Controlled Substance (Cat E) at NLV Jail? Call Now.
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