The Clark County Bar Association, Nevada, requested that attorney Craig W. Drummond present a continuing legal education course [CLE] on September 11, 2015 regarding “Representing U.S. Military Members in Nevada Courts.” The Clark County Bar Association is a non-profit voluntary organization focused on professionalism for attorneys, judges, legal assistants, legal secretaries and law school students concentrated in Southern Nevada. “Nevada Attorney Craig Drummond to Present CLE Seminar about Representing U.S. Military Members”
July 13, 2015-Clark County Bar Association

Lawsuit filed by Ms. Liziane Gutierrez against singer Chris Brown in Clark County District Court on February 10, 2016 related to an interaction with Mr. Brown and his representatives at the Palms Hotel in Las Vegas. Mr. Drummond released a brief statement on behalf of Ms. Gutierrez upon inquiry from the media about the lawsuit: “Given the unfortunate circumstances of January 2, 2016 and the statements by Mr. Brown and others, Ms. Gutierrez has chosen to protect her rights through the civil justice process. Ms. Gutierrez looks forward to presenting all of the facts and circumstances of January 2, 2016 in a court of law.”
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Attorney Craig W. Drummond interviewed as an expert commentator by Fox 5 News for his input related to the recent arrest and criminal charges pending against rancher Cliven Bundy in Federal Court in Las Vegas, Nevada.

U.S. Aims to Lure Insurgents, A Pentagon group has encouraged some U.S. military snipers in Iraq to target suspected insurgents by scattering pieces of “bait,” such as detonation cords, plastic explosives and ammunition, and then killing Iraqis who pick up the items, according to military court documents.

“U.S. Aims to Lure Insurgents with Bait”
September 24, 2007 – The Washington Post
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CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq, Sept. 28 – A military jury acquitted an American Army sniper of murder charges on Friday in connection with the deaths of two Iraqi men during the spring, but convicted him of planting incriminating evidence on one of the bodies after the killing.

Specialist Jorge G. Sandoval Jr. received congratulatory embraces from his two military lawyers after the verdict was announced in a small courtroom here, a short armored Humvee ride from Saddam Hussein’s former palace on the grounds of what is now a sprawling American military base.

“Army Sniper Acquitted of Murder in 2 Deaths”
September 29, 2007 – New York Times
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“Attorney to Try to Keep Boy’s Confession Out of Murder Trial Involving Teacher”
July 14, 2011- Las Vegas Sun
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We work hard to move every case as fast as possible for Settlement Money  and that includes getting our clients paid as fast as possible after settling a case. There are several key steps that we must always take to get a settlement check to the client:

• Sign Release: First our client must sign a release agreeing to the settlement. We then send this to the other side’s attorney or their insurance company.
• Check is Issued: The insurance company issues the check once they receive the signed release.
• Check is Deposited: The check arrives and we deposit it into our escrow account.
• Case Closing Report: This is a breakdown for our client showing the specific breakdown of where every dollar of the money goes and most importantly, how much our client will receive.
• Checks are Issued: The check then clears our bank and we issue a check to our client and any medical providers and lien holders as well as for Attorney’s fees and costs per the Retainer Agreement.

We work diligently to move through this process quickly in order to get money to our clients as fast as possible.

At Drummond Law Firm we will make sure you get your personal injury settlement money as soon as possible. Contact our personal injury lawyers today.

WHAT TO DO IF INJURED IN A BUS ACCIDENT BY THE DRUMMOND LAW FIRM AND 702-4-INJURY

In Nevada many people are injured while passengers on buses. Most buses do not have seatbelts or other restraint devices and as such passengers can be injured from relatively minor collisions. Further, on a crowded bus a passenger may not be able to see out of the front driver window and may be unaware that a collision is about to happen and unable to brace for impact which further increases the amount of bodily injury they may sustain in the collision.

On April 17, 2016, 22 passengers were injured in a bus accident in Las Vegas. The full story can be found at: http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/traffic-transportation/22-injured-one-critically-crash-involving-rtc-bus “Metro is investigating a crash involving a truck and a Regional Transportation Commission bus that injured one person critically and sent 21 others to the hospital Sunday morning.” The collision occurred around 7am near the intersection of McLeod Dr. and Sahara Ave. Many of the passengers on the bus were sent to the hospital after the bus collided with a truck and an investigation was ongoing by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Regional Transportation Commission.

In Nevada common carriers of passengers are “bound to use the utmost care and diligence for the safety of its passengers therein.” This rule applies to buses. The Nevada Supreme Court has determined that common carriers include airlines, trains, buses, and even escalator manufacturers. Common carriers are liable for injuries to a passenger “occasioned by its slightest negligence, against which human prudence and foresight should have guarded.” Legal scholars define the common carrier duty as requiring “the utmost caution characteristic of very careful prudent men or the highest degree of vigilance, care, and precaution.” As such, if you have been injured on a bus or by a common carrier of transportation, the party responsible for your injuries – the bus driver, bus company, or maintenance company – will be held responsible or liable for your injuries and damages if they did not act with the utmost care and diligence for your safety. This is one of the highest standards in negligence law.

If you are looking for the best and top rated bus accident lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada and the best law firm for your bus accident case give the Drummond Law Firm a call today to schedule a free consultation. Give the Drummond Law Firm a call at 702-4-INJURY (465879).

If you are facing a court martial, you have options. First, you need to make sure that you are working with an experienced military lawyer that understands how to navigate through the military court system. This is entirely different from civilian court and the changes in procedure alone can create challenges for a novice attorney. As someone with JAG experience, Craig Drummond represents clients in military and civilian court equally well.

The Charges Impact Where You Will Be Tried

What you are charged with will make the biggest impact on whether or not you face court martial. For example, if you are charged with a DUI or assault off-base, you could be tried in civilian court and need the help of a criminal lawyer in Las Vegas. While you still could face penalties or reprimand, your trial could be held outside of the military justice system.

Options for Avoiding a Court Martial

If you are charged with a crime that is specifically related to the military code, you will need a military lawyer to represent you. In that case, your attorney could negotiate on your behalf prior to the trial starting, similar to entering a plea bargain in a civilian trial. In many cases you can make a request to be separated from the military in exchange for having the charges dropped. Once you are discharged, they will be. Additionally, if you are retirement-eligible, deciding to retire could be a far better option than facing a court martial. You should still receive your retirement benefits so there is no risk for you financially. For officers, there is one additional option and that is retiring at a lower rank. This is an administrative process and requires approval but it is worth serious consideration as a way to avoid more serious penalties.

Experience Matters

Just because you are accused of a crime and facing court martial, does not mean that you are guilty of committing one. When you are charged in military court, you are still innocent until proven guilty so if you want to fight the charges, you can and should. As long as you have an experienced military attorney on your hand that can build a strong case, you will have a good opportunity for having the charges dismissed or being found innocent. While there is never a way to predict what the results of a trial will be, you can be sure that having an attorney on your side will increase your chances of success.

Do you know anyone that has faced a court martial? What was their experience?

When most people sign up to serve in the military they do so as a way to fulfil their patriotic duty, seek out new opportunities, receive training or an education, etc. The reasons for joining are numerous but most people enter feeling optimistic and positive. That optimism is beneficial but it can cause a glossing over of some of the facts of military life. Questions go unasked and this can lead to some basic mistakes such as not understanding that by joining the military you do lose a level of freedom.

Freedom is Not as Free for the Military

The freedom of speech is one of the core tenants of the Constitution and it is something that many American’s are adamant about. The ability to say what you want to whomever you want, assemble and protest, write a letter to the editor, etc. are all ways that you can exercise your freedom of speech – unless you are in the military. Service members have some basic restrictions on what they can and cannot say.

What You Cannot Say

According to Article 88 of the UCMJ, 10 U.S.C. 888 military officers are not allowed to say anything that could be considered contemptuous, if it is said against military enlisted personnel, Congress or the President. This may not seem like a big deal, except that it is. If you are following the presidential campaign and decide to make comments against President Obama that are considered contemptuous, you could be in violation, even though that is where you stand politically. If you are having a disagreement with someone else in the military and share your “contemptuous” feelings with others, that could be a violation. In the 1990’s, service members were reprimanded for mocking President Clinton via email. More recently, service members have gotten in trouble for what they have said on blogs or social media. Even what you say on personal platforms counts and could land you in trouble.

Further Limits on Free Speech

The military code of conduct also includes a ban on speech that could be considered disrespectful or insubordinate of a superior officer. Speech that is unbecoming of an officer or that could be viewed as bringing dispute on the service is also not allowed. Some of this is common sense. For example, you cannot be overtly rude or disrespectful to a commanding officer and understandably that would land you in trouble. While being disrespectful in the civilian world would never create the need for a criminal lawyer in Las Vegas, it could create the need for a military lawyer. Respect is something that the military takes very seriously so these are charges that warrant seeking legal help.

Know What You Are Dealing With

It is wise to take the time to understand what the military code of conduct is prior to entering the military. For some people, limits on their freedom of speech are not worth it. However, millions of service members have had successful military careers within these guidelines after simply adjusting their expectations. Knowledge, however, is the key to success.

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