Extortion and protection rackets are part of Las Vegas’ sordid past with organized crime. I am sure you are familiar with such rackets from portrayals in movies and television. A sharp dressed, smooth talking man enters a business and tells the owner that he wants to help him out and make sure no one damages [...]
Welcome to the Criminal Defense Blog by Pat McDonald

Thank you for visiting my blog. I have been a criminal defense attorney in Las Vegas for over 20 years. During that time I have defended hundreds of clients and have seen Las Vegas grow from a small town into a major urban metropolis. This blog will collect my thoughts and experiences gathered during more [...]