Charged with Resisting a Public Officer at North Las Vegas Detention Center?
Freedom First defends Resisting a Public Officer cases (NRS 199.280) booked through NLV Jail and the North Las Vegas Justice Court. Resisting often gets piled on top of the original arrest. The case hinges on whether the officer was acting within lawful authority at the moment of the alleged resistance.
🚨 Booked at North Las Vegas Detention Center? Call us before the next court appearance.
We can be on the file within hours — investigating the stop, preserving evidence, contacting the prosecutor, and making sure your story gets told before the State's version becomes the default.
What Resisting a Public Officer (NRS 199.280) actually means
Under Nevada law, Resisting a Public Officer is classified as a misdemeanor. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt — and that's where defense work begins.
When the booking happens at North Las Vegas Detention Center, the case typically routes through North Las Vegas Justice Court or North Las Vegas Municipal Court or Clark County District Court. NLV runs its own bail schedule for city ordinance / misdemeanor charges; felonies move to Clark County District Court within 48–72 hours.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Resisting a Public Officer cases
- Officer was acting outside lawful duty
- Use of excessive force triggers right to resist
- No knowledge that person was an officer
Every case is different — but these are the levers that decide outcomes on NRS 199.280 charges out of NLV Jail. The more facts we have early, the more leverage we have at the first court appearance.
Read our full Resisting a Public Officer defense playbookHonest 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.
What to do in the next 24 hours
- Don't talk to police or prosecutors about the case — jail calls are recorded.
- Call us at (702) 857-7197. We're available 24/7 and the initial review is free.
- Use the NLV Jail inmate search to confirm booking status: click here.
- Hold off on bail decisions until you've talked to a defense lawyer — in some situations, posting too fast costs leverage at the first court date.
Why Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas arrest 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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