Legal Opinion
International Ass'n of Firefighters, Local 1285 v. City of Las Vegas
Nevada Supreme Court
Decided November 22, 1988No. 18608PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
*617OPINION
2Per curiam
Charles J. Williams is a firefighter employed by respondent Las Vegas. On November 6, 1985, Las Vegas suspended Williams without pay because he faced criminal charges of larceny. According to Las Vegas, Williams’ conduct discredited the city because his position requires the highest standards of integrity and honor. Consequently, Las Vegas declared that Williams’ suspension would remain in effect until adjudication of the charges against him.
In August of 1986, the district attorney dropped all charges against Williams after a witness was unable to identify Williams as the perpetrator…
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