Assault with a Deadly Weapon Defense Attorney — Las Vegas, NV
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.
⏰ Every day matters in a criminal case.
Prosecutors don't wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses fade, and plea offers harden the longer your case sits unrepresented. The first 72 hours often decide what charges actually get filed.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon in Nevada — the legal reality
Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 200.471 defines Assault with a Deadly Weapon as a violent felony. 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.
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
Honest 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.
Where Assault with a Deadly Weapon cases get booked
Where you were arrested decides which jail you're booked at and which court hears the case. Tap a facility for jail-specific procedure on Assault with a Deadly Weapon:
Why Las Vegas Assault with a Deadly Weapon clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
Your Fighter in Court
"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a Assault with a Deadly Weapon charge or any other charge, Attorney Tom Wells fights it personally — from booking through verdict.
Attorney Tom Wells brings nearly 10 years of experience defending clients across Southern Nevada. A graduate of UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a background as a former Clark County Public Defender, Tom knows both sides of the courtroom — and uses that knowledge to win for you.
- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
- Former Clark County Public Defender
- Board Certified · Constitutional Law Expert
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
- 90% Win Rate · 500+ Cases Won
Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon? Call Now.
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