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Attorney General Ford Applauds Nevada Supreme Court Decision Upholding Ban on ‘Ghost Guns’
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has welcomed the ruling by the Nevada Supreme Court that upholds the ban on 'ghost guns' as constitutional. The decision overturns a previous ruling that deemed a Nevada statute on 'ghost guns' as unconstitutionally vague.In response to the court's decision, AG Ford expressed his satisfaction, stating, "The ban on ‘ghost guns’ is one of the most impactful pieces of legislation that we have seen come through Carson City. Today’s decision by the Nevada Supreme Court is a win for public safety and creates sensible, practical measures to...
Attorney General Ford Announces Sentencing of Las Vegas Man Convicted of Soliciting a Minor During Super Bowl Weekend
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the sentencing of Nicholas Hardin, 36, who was arrested during Super Bowl LVII weekend for soliciting a minor. Judge Jasmin Lilly Spells of the Eighth Judicial District Court sentenced Hardin to 19-48 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections. In addition, Hardin agreed to the revocation of his probation in another case and the imposition of his underlying suspended sentence of 28-72 months, with both sentences to run concurrently."Our office works diligently with our law enforcement partners and is always on alert...