RENO, Nev. (AP) — David Houston, one of Reno’s top defense attorneys who represented celebrities as well as defendants in high-profile murder cases, has died. He was 69. Houston practiced law in Reno for more than 30 years. He died on Saturday following complications from a surgery, according to his friend and law partner Ken Lyon.
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Houston practiced law in Reno for more than 30 years. He died on Saturday following complications from a surgery, according to his friend and law partner Ken Lyon. “You could talk to any attorney and they would say Dave was one of the most outstanding legal minds,” Lyons said told the Reno Gazette Journal on Monday.
Attorney Charles J. Harder, who previously represented Hulk Hogan in his multimillion-dollar suit against Gawker Media, is involved in a defamation case against women's website, Jezebel.com, according to New York Daily News.
Charles HarderBell is being represented by Charles Harder, the same lawyer who represented Hulk Hogan in his lawsuit against Gawker Media over the publication of the professional wrestler's sex tape. Gawker was ultimately forced into bankruptcy following a $140 million judgment against it in the Hogan case.
Three decades ago, the Law Office of David R. Houston began practicing criminal defense law in Reno, Nevada and Washoe County. Its goal strived toward an advised, educated, intelligent client who was familiar with the case, the complexities of prosecution and the defense of any legal issue.
Our multidimensional practice stretches across the United States, with our solo-practitioner David Houston representing clients such as Hulk Hogan.
If you have been arrested or are under indictment in Reno or the surrounding area, call the Law Office of David R. Houston at 888-907-3384 or contact us online today to discuss your legal issue. Please provide as much information as possible regarding your inquiry so that our legal team can begin an accurate assessment of your case.
National Public Radio (NPR) reports that more than 230 people in Texas prisons have died from COVID-19 including prison staff. Of the inmates who died, nine had been approved for parole and were waiting to be released. 21 inmates had served 90 percent or more of their time and 58 percent were eligible for parole.
David Jones is unequaled in the area of probation management and probation violation defense, even having pioneered a new law related to eas ing conditions of probation. Read the Full Case.
Grand Jury Indictment. If you have been indicted by a grand jury then you are facing a jury trial on guilt or innocence that can be very risky and expensive. There are alternative strategies to successfully avoid a jury trial that David has developed over his 30 year career.
If you were charged and found not guilty you can have your record expunged. You still have to file for it, and do the paperwork.
You can also file for expunction if your case was dismissed. This occurs when the prosecutor has insufficient evidence to pursue your case. There are other, more complex situations but you need to talk these over with an attorney. David Jones offers a free hour of consultation to discuss these with you.
National Public Radio (NPR) reports that more than 230 people in Texas prisons have died from COVID-19 including prison staff. Of the inmates who died, nine had been approved for parole and were waiting to be released. 21 inmates had served 90 percent or more of their time and 58 percent were eligible for parole.
David Jones is unequaled in the area of probation management and probation violation defense, even having pioneered a new law related to eas ing conditions of probation. Read the Full Case.
Grand Jury Indictment. If you have been indicted by a grand jury then you are facing a jury trial on guilt or innocence that can be very risky and expensive. There are alternative strategies to successfully avoid a jury trial that David has developed over his 30 year career.
If you were charged and found not guilty you can have your record expunged. You still have to file for it, and do the paperwork.
You can also file for expunction if your case was dismissed. This occurs when the prosecutor has insufficient evidence to pursue your case. There are other, more complex situations but you need to talk these over with an attorney. David Jones offers a free hour of consultation to discuss these with you.