Types of Cases

The Law Offices of Paul J. Adras, Esq., PC handles DUI and all criminal cases in the Las Vegas area, and has the ability to represent clients throughout the entire state of Nevada.  You can reach Paul J. Adras, Esq. by email or by phone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.  Mr. Adras has extensive experience in analyzing criminal and DUI defense cases, and he can provide you with the best possible defense, regardless of the criminal charges against you.

Here is a list of the types of cases Paul J. Adras will defend:

• All criminal defense cases
• Stalking
• Minor in Possession
• Probation Violations
• Assault and Battery
• Drug Crimes
• White Collar Crime
• Prescription Fraud
• Resisting Arrest
• Drug Possession
• Sexual Assault
• Internet Crime
• DUI/DWI
• DUI/DWI Substantial Bodily Harm/Death
• Felony DUI/DWI
• Solicitation
• Concealed Weapons
• Domestic Violence
• Felony Firearm Violations
• Embezzlement
• Carjacking
• Drug Trafficking
• Manslaughter
• Misdemeanors
• Vehicular Manslaughter
• Robbery
• Home Invasion
• Murder
• Fraud
• Shoplifting
• Arson
• Theft Crimes
• Drunk Driving
• Internet Sex
• Child Abuse
• Child Pornography
• Armed Robbery
• All Felonies

Paul J. Adras, Esq. has represented clients throughout Las Vegas and the entire state of Nevada.
What are you waiting for? Call for the best defense in your Las Vegas DUI or any criminal defense case now! I can help you get your life back on track again!

Examples of Two Common DUI Defenses Strategies

Motion To Suppress Evidence
One of the best defenses that can be applied to a DUI charge would be that the officer in question did not have proper grounds to conduct the traffic stop.  Basically, if the judge hearing your case is convinced of this fact though proper motion practice, then you case will be dismissed without the need of a trial.

Scientific Defense of Rising Blood Alcohol
With the rising blood alcohol defense, the law requires that your blood alcohol level is not greater than a level of .08% at the time of driving.  The blood alcohol levels before and after driving are completely irrelevant if you can prove that when you were driving, your blood alcohol level was below the .08% threshold.  
 
In most cases, you can have an expert testify on your behalf, depending on your pattern of consumption in your case.  Even though you tested above the .08% threshold, your blood alcohol content, at the time you were driving, may have actually been below the threshold.

Paul J. Adras, Esq., has a scientific background.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, and a minor in chemistry.  He learned how to analyze chemicals utilizing the same techniques law enforcement officials utilize to analyze your blood.  Your best defense rests in the hands of someone who not only understands the law, but also the science involved in a DUI case.  Your best defense rests in the hands of Paul J. Adras, Esq.  He understands the law, and he has done the science.

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Mr. Adras is a native Nevadan.  He was born in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1965.  Paul is a graduate of Bishop Gorman High School (1983), the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (1989) and the William S. Boyd School of Law (2003).

Paul has a diverse academic as well as professional background, which has served his clients well.  While at UNLV, he earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and a minor in chemistry.  He began his professional career with the Clark County Health District (CCHD) in 1990, where he was instrumental in the implementation of the CCHD hazardous waste management program.  In 1991, Mr. Adras left the CCHD for the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP), becoming the first environmental scientist hired by NDEP to regulate the management of hazardous waste in southern Nevada.  Over the years, he managed a professional staff of the Division’s highly technical hazardous waste compliance and enforcement program in southern Nevada, and became the interim office manager of the Division’s Las Vegas Office in 2002, overseeing the bureaus of air quality management, waste management, water resources, corrective actions, and federal facilities.  During that time, Mr. Adras investigated a number of alleged environmental crimes, and even testified in court as an expert witness on behalf of the State of Nevada during the prosecution of an environmental crime.

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In 2003, Paul graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law, where he earned the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Service to the Law School Community.  While in law school, Paul served as President of the Christian Legal Society, and as Secretary of the Environmental Law Society.  He began his legal career in 2003, and since then has practiced primarily in the areas of criminal defense, construction defect litigation, toxic mold litigation, personal injury, environmental law, business litigation and legal consultations.  He has extensive experience in toxic mold litigation, and has lectured to home builders and government agencies on this subject.  He has also made numerous presentations over the years to various groups regarding a broad range of environmental topics. 

In 2006-2007, Mr. Adras served on the Nevada Test Site Community Advisory Board, which is comprised of volunteers who represent Nevada stakeholders by reviewing and commenting on environmental restoration (i.e. groundwater contamination, historic nuclear test area clean-up, etc.) and waste management (i.e. radioactive waste transportation and disposal) activities at the Nevada Test Site.  He is a Registered Hazardous Substances Professional (RHSP), a credential he has held for well over a decade, through the National Environmental Health Association.

The practice of law, and particularly the practice of criminal and DUI defense law, is both a science and an art.  Paul has tried a number of criminal jury trials and misdemeanor bench trials, and has conducted a number of felony preliminary hearings.  He also has an extensive civil litigation background.  Paul's hands-on and practical scientific background, combined with his practical courtroom experience, enables him to provide high quality representation and achieve excellent results.

Paul is a licensed foster parent, and is married with four children and one foster child.  Paul is admitted to practice in all of the State Courts of Nevada, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. He has represented clients throughout Nevada in Clark, Nye and Washoe counties.

 
 

Las Vegas DUI Information

Finding an experienced and ethical lawyer can be a difficult process.  We want to offer you competent representation in this critical time of your life, based on integrity and on the development of an appropriate strategy for your case, in order to achieve the best possible results.  
Below are some questions you may want to ask yourself before hiring a DUI or criminal defense lawyer:
Is the attorney a member of any criminal law organizations, such as the National College for DUI Defense or the NACDL http://www.criminaljustice.org?
Does the attorney attend any additional training to enhance his/her skills?
How is the attorney or law firm viewed in Las Vegas by the police and in the local courts?
Has the attorney been disciplined by the Nevada State Bar-www.nvbar.org?
Has your attorney ever tried a criminal case before a judge or jury?
If your case should go to trial, how will you be billed for additional fees?
Does the fee you are paying cover the DMV administrative license revocation hearing, expert fees, blood testing/reanalysis, and other needed expenses and costs?
Criminal defense cases are highly unpredictable.  An ethical lawyer will never make you a promise about the outcome of a criminal case or a DMV proceeding, or guarantee any particular result in a criminal case.
 
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LAS VEGAS DUI LAWYER

Paul Adras, Esq., PCPaul J. Adras, Esq. – Your Las Vegas DUI Defense Lawyer

Have you been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony DUI or other criminal offense in Las Vegas, Nevada?  Whether you are facing criminal charges for the first time or have concerns about the potential penalties for a repeat DUI offense, Paul J. Adras, Esq. can help.  Paul J. Adras, Esq. has helped hundreds of Las Vegas, southern Nevada, and out-of-state clients fight and defeat criminal allegations.  Paul J. Adras, Esq. defends clients accused of DUI offenses as well as all other misdemeanor or felony crimes, and offers free consultations that allows him to analyze your case, no matter what you have been charged with, and helps you to achieve the best possible outcome.

Our office is conveniently located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.  The firm prides itself on aggressive legal representation utilizing the principles of integrity and strategy to achieve the best possible results for his clients.  Mr. Paul J. Adras, Esq., is a DUI and criminal defense lawyer who strives to establish reliable and trusted relationships with his clients.  Paul J. Adras, Esq. is highly skilled and works effectively to provide you with the best possible defense.  He understands the impact that going through this process can have on his clients and their loved ones.

That is why he is personally available to his clients at all times.

Mr. Adras’ goal is to undertake his clients’ cases in a cost effective, timely, and professional manner.  Mr. Paul J. Adras is dedicated to resolving his clients’ cases, without litigation, as often as possible.  Paul J. Adras, Esq. prides himself on his ability to handle all of his clients’ DUI cases with dedication and readiness, and with a commitment to excellent representation.  Paul J. Adras, Esq., will do what it takes to ensure that his clients’ best interests, both legal and financial, are being served.

The firm serves its clients in all of the courts in Clark County, Nevada, including Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, and Goodsprings.  He appears in court daily, and is extremely active in all Clark County, Nevada courts.  In addition, he represents clients in all parts of Nevada, and has represented clients in both northern and southern Nevada.  The Law Offices of Paul J. Adras, Esq., PC is built around a solid core of clients, many of whom have returned to the firm for representation for all of their legal needs.

 


 

HANDLING DUI CASES IN LAS VEGAS

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Did you take a Breathalyzer test?
If you took the breathalyzer test and the result was .08 or above, the Nevada DMV will be notified.  In addition, it is likely that you received a temporary license advising when your driving privilege will be revoked.  Please notify Paul J. Adras, Esq. immediately in order to request an administrative evidentiary hearing and to attempt to preserve your driving privilege.
If you took the breathalyzer test, your driver’s license will be valid for a number of days only. Your attorney must contact the DMV to request a DMV hearing.  The DMV hearing request gives you permission to continue driving until the DMV hearing process is completed.  The administrative law judge must make the decision regarding the suspension of your driving privileges.

Did you take a blood test?
It can take at least thirty to forty five days for the blood test to be completed, and for the results to be forwarded to the DMV and to the prosecutor.  The blood test results are then reviewed by the DMV, and they will notify you of the results by letter.  The letter will inform you that your driving privileges have been suspended for a ninety-day period.  Please Contact Mr. Adras immediately upon the receipt of this letter to preserve your rights.

What can I expect?
All cases are unique, and are extremely fact-specific.  What you are charged with, whether or not it is your first offense, and the facts surrounding your arrest will greatly impact the outcome of your case.  Paul J. Adras, Esq. personally handles each and every one of his cases, from the arraignment (initial court hearing) through the final disposition of the case, trial or otherwise.  Please contact Mr. Adras immediately to protect all of your valuable and important constitutional rights.
Below is a general list of penalties set out by the State of Nevada for a first offense DUI:  from two days to six months in jail; fines and assessments ranging from $400.00 to $1,000.00; mandatory participation in a victim impact panel; DUI school; license revocation of ninety days; if your blood alcohol level is above .18, the court will require that you undergo an alcohol/drug assessment.
If an alcohol/drug assessment is required, this assessment will have to be done prior to your sentencing date. The outcome of the assessment often results in additional counseling and other requirements that could take several months to complete.