Tyoes of Cases We Deal With.

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 Some DUI Stratagies

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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Paul J. Adras Esq., PC

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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.

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.

 
 

CRIMINAL LAW ATTORNEY LAS VEGAS

If you are accused of committing a serious crime, you need to protect your rights. Do not let the Prosecutor or the District Attorney take advantage of you. At our Las Vegas area law firm, experienced criminal law attorneys will fight for you. We will subpoena evidence and all pertinent documentation, so we fully comprehend the strengths and the weaknesses of the state's case against you. We will conduct our own inquiry and challenge the prosecutor's charges. Our goal as criminal law attorneys is to put together the most effective defense possible to ensure that the judge or jury finds you not guilty. Our aggressive team of criminal law attorneys has won many felony cases, cases that other attorneys have tried but were unable to win an acquittal for their clients. We handle all types of criminal cases, including, DUI, drug offenses, juvenile offenses, embezzlement, Internet sex crimes, rape, and weapons charges. Do not fall prey to hungry Prosecutors or District Attorneys. We will protect and fight for your rights. Let our experienced criminal law attorneys provide you with the representation you deserve. We are available 24/7 and ready to handle your case. We have earned the respect of the Las Vegas Law community and devote ourselves to our Las Vegas area clients. If you are facing criminal charges; call our office for consultation. You have rights, and we will protect them.

Before you hire an attorney, make sure your attorney is accomplished in many areas including: You can be assured that Paul J. Adras has!

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 Criminal Defense Information

Hiring a criminal law attorney is one of the smartest things you can do if you face criminal charges for driving while intoxicated. Few people realize that the DMV will try to take your license, while the court handles the criminal part of the case. In order to safeguard yourself, not only should you seek representation from an experienced criminal law attorney, you will also need to be in contact with both the DMV and the Court. If a police officer holds on to your license, and you receive a pink provisional license, the process of suspending your license is most likely underway. You need to schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days of the arrest. If, however, you retain an attorney in time, your criminal law attorney can request the DMV hearing for you.

 

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.

 


 

DUI/DWI Lawyer Las Vegas

If more than 10 days have passed, you still have the possibility of obtaining a hearing, especially if the temporary license was not completed correctly. An experienced DUI/criminal law attorney will be able to review the evidence and advise you if this if a mistake regarding your paperwork was made. A stay of the suspension can also be requested at the same time you request a hearing. It is a wise decision to request a stay. In the event that you do win the DMV hearing, you never had your license suspended. In the event you lose the DMV hearing, you may face license suspension of at least four months Do not worry you can still get a restricted license. An experienced criminal law attorney who handles DUI cases will help you through the entire process. We have helps hundreds of Las Vegas area residents defend themselves; let us help you too!

HANDLING DUI CASES IN LAS VEGAS

Contact a Las Vegas, Nevada DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.