Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

If you consult with a lawyer for posibble retention regarding a muder case and he later becomes the judge in the case. Is this legal and/or a conflect of interest??


Asked on 7/02/12, 10:59 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

This would be a conflict of interest and the Judge should recuse himself or herself of you can file a motion to challenge this Judge for cause.

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Answered on 7/02/12, 11:02 am


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