Domestic Battery 1st Offense Defense Attorney — Las Vegas, NV
Nevada is a mandatory-arrest state for domestic battery. The officer arrests whoever they identify as the primary aggressor — even if they got it wrong. A first DV conviction carries a federal lifetime firearm prohibition and immigration consequences.
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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.
Domestic Battery 1st Offense in Nevada — the legal reality
Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 200.485 defines Domestic Battery 1st Offense as a misdemeanor. Nevada is a mandatory-arrest state for domestic battery. The officer arrests whoever they identify as the primary aggressor — even if they got it wrong. A first DV conviction carries a federal lifetime firearm prohibition and immigration consequences.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Domestic Battery 1st Offense cases
- Challenge mandatory arrest under NRS 171.137 — wrong primary aggressor
- Self-defense or defense of others
- Cross-complaint and witness credibility
- Lack of physical injury or marks
- False allegation in pending custody/divorce
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 Domestic Battery 1st Offense 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 Domestic Battery 1st Offense:
Why Las Vegas Domestic Battery 1st Offense 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 Domestic Battery 1st Offense 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
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