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CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Sgro & Roger’s full-service, criminal defense team is led by Anthony Sgro, Esq.  Mr. Sgro is one of the most accomplished and highly regarded criminal defense attorneys in Nevada. Mr. Sgro has handled countless criminal cases, and has tried approximately 50 homicide cases, most of which were charged as capital offenses. He is  one of a select few Nevada attorneys certified to defend capital murder charges.

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David Roger, Esq., has also handled countless criminal cases throughout his career, including several high-profile cases as the former District Attorney.  His seamless transition now has him poised as one of most respected criminal defense attorneys in Nevada.

The criminal defense attorneys at Sgro & Roger are experienced in all areas of Nevada and Federal criminal law, including: 

  • Capital Murder

  • Non-Capital Homicide cases 

  • Drug Charges, including simple possession, sale and trafficking of controlled subsatnces 

  • Tax and “White Collar” Charges

  • DUI (Criminal Charges and DMV Administrative Suspension Proceedings)

  • Battery

  • Domestic Violence

  • Child Abuse 

  • Sex Offenses

  • Conspiracy 

  • RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act)

  • Wire and Bank Fraud

  • Firearm Offenses

  • Theft

  • Pandering, Prostitution, Solicitation

  • Probation Violations

  • Record Sealing

Our Approach 

 

Mr. Sgro established his reputation as one of the most sought out Nevada defense attorneys by applying a philosophy of “the best defense is a strong offense.” His aggressive approach is applied in each case that our criminal defense team handles. The impact of Sgro & Roger’s aggressive strategy is evident in the consistently favorable results obtained for our clients, including numerous “not guilty” verdicts.

 

Sgro & Roger’s aggressive strategy begins the moment the client hires us – and often before the prosecutor files charges. The investigative phase includes a thorough analysis of all police reports, witness testimony, forensic examinations, and any other relevant records.  We quickly identify weaknesses and inconsistencies in the case against our client. We have our own investigators independently verify or contradict information as it is presented to us.  As a result, we are typically able to anticipate what the prosecution will rely on, and begin to poke holes in what they intend to rely on from the outset of the case.  Between Mr. Roger, who was a career prosecutor, and Mr. Sgro, a career defense attorney, there is nothing they haven’t seen before.  

 

Our clients are our biggest assets when it comes to preparing to defend against a criminal prosecution, whether it’s a misdemeanor or a felony. This is primarily because no one knows the facts of a case better than the person being accused.   This is why we work closely with our clients – to ensure they are fully and promptly informed of any developments in their case, and to assist in gathering all pertinent information that will assist in their defense.

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EXAMPLES OF NOTABLE RESULTS

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STATE CASES

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  • State of Nevada v. C.E. – Acquitted of Murder Charges

  • State of Nevada v. D.L. – Acquitted of Murder Charges

  • State of Nevada v. L.R. – Acquitted of Murder Charges

  • State of Nevada v. R.E. – Judicial Dismissal of Multiple Murder Charges

  • Two Capital Murder Cases Negotiated to Manslaughter

  • State of Nevada v. M.V. – Multiple Felony Sex Offenses with Mandatory Prison and Potential Life Sentence – Negotiated to One Misdemeanor, Non-Sex Offense and Probation Sentence 

  • Negotiated First-Degree Murder Charges to Voluntary Manslaughter

  • Obtained Unconditional Pardon, Restoring Client’s Civil Rights, Including His Right to Possess a Firearm

  • Successfully Argued for Reduced Prison Sentence for Incarcerated Client, Resulting in Earlier Parole Eligibility

 

FEDERAL CASES

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  • United States v. V.F. – Acquitted of Multiple Charges Related to Extortion

  • United States v. L.R. – Acquitted of Multiple Charges Related to Drug Trafficking and Racketeering

  • United States v. D.G. – Acquitted of Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges

  • United States v. E.B. -  Acquitted of Drug Trafficking and RICO Charges

  • United States v. P.C. – Acquitted of Multiple Drug Trafficking Charges

  • United States v. C.B. – Negotiated Multiple Felony Firearm Charges with Mandatory Prison Sentences to Single Count and Probation Sentence

 

APPEALS

 

  • Ducksworth v. State of Nevada[1] – Murder Conviction Reversed

  • Bennett v. Eighth Judicial District Court[2] – Successfully Struck an Aggravating Circumstance in Capital Murder Case

  • Reversal of Felony Child Abuse and Neglect on Writ of Mandamus to Nevada Supreme Court

  • Reversal of Trial Court’s Release of Sealed Records on Writ of Mandamus to Nevada Supreme Court

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