The penalties for assault and battery in Las Vegas, Nevada (NRS 200.471, NRS 200.481)

In Las Vegas, assault and battery can range from simple misdemeanors punished by community service to very serious felonies punished with imprisonment. In some cases, assault and battery (which may be considered "crimes of moral turpitude in Nevada") may hurt your immigration status as well. A good Nevada criminal defense lawyer can try to reduce the charges and minimize the penalties.

if deadly weapons were used or were available to be used during the alleged assault or battery
if inmates, parolees or probationers committed the alleged assault or battery
if serious bodily injuries were sustained by the alleged victim
if there was an intent to commit a greater crime (such as mayhem, robbery, grand larceny, sexual assault, or homicide)
if the alleged victims were a protected class, which includes police officers, state officials, firemen, jailers, teachers, school employees, judges, doctors, health care providers, taxi drivers, transit officials and even umpires at sporting events.

The specific penalties are outlined below. (If the alleged battery is committed between family members, significant others or roommates, Nevada’s "battery domestic violence" laws may take over.)

And if you're an alien living in Nevada who's been charged with assault or battery, it's vital you hire a good criminal defense attorney right away to ensure that you don't plea to a deportable offense. We may even be able to help if you've already been convicted of a crime. Click on our criminal defense of immigrants in Nevada information page to learn more.

a) Penalties for Assault:

A Nevada assault crime committed without a deadly weapon is a misdemeanor. The judge may impose six months of jail and/or a $1,000 fine. OR, the judge may impose community service instead of jail time.

A Nevada assault crime committed with a deadly weapon is a category B felony. The judge may impose imprisonment for one to six years and/or a $5,000 fine.

A Nevada assault crime committed against a protected class without a deadly weapon is a gross misdemeanor. The judge may impose imprisonment for one year and/or a $2,000 fine.

A Nevada assault crime committed against a protected class with a deadly weapon is a category B felony. The judge may impose imprisonment for one to six years and/or a $5,000 fine.

A Nevada assault crime committed against a protected class, by a prisoner, parolee or probationer, and without a deadly weapon, is a category D felony. The judge may impose imprisonment for one to four years and maybe a $5,000 fine.

A Nevada assault crime committed against a protected class, by a prisoner, parolee or probationer, and with a deadly weapon, is a category B felony. The judge may impose imprisonment for one to six years and/or a $5,000 fine.

(If someone is charged with mayhem in Nevada but the incident did not result in permanent injury, then the charge may be reduced to assault. NRS 200.300)

b) Penalties for Battery:

A Nevada battery crime committed without a deadly weapon and with no substantial bodily harm is a misdemeanor. The judge may impose six months of jail and/or a $1,000 fine. OR, the judge may impose community service instead of jail time.

A Nevada battery crime committed without a deadly weapon but with substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category C felony. The judge may impose one to five years imprisonment and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed against a protected class and with substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category B felony. The judge may impose imprisonment for two to ten years and/or a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed against a protected class and with no substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a gross misdemeanor. The judge may impose imprisonment for one year and/or a $2,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed with a deadly weapon but with no substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category B felony. The judge may impose two to ten years imprisonment and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed with a deadly weapon and with substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category B felony. The judge may impose two to fifteen years imprisonment and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed by a probationer, inmate or parolee, without a deadly weapon, is a category B felony. The judge may impose one to six years imprisonment.

A Nevada battery crime committed by a probationer, inmate or parolee, with a deadly weapon, and without substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim, is a category B felony. The judge may impose two to ten years imprisonment.

A Nevada battery crime committed by a probationer, inmate or parolee, with a deadly weapon, and with substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim, is a category B felony. The judge may impose two to fifteen years imprisonment.

A Nevada battery crime committed with the intent to commit mayhem, robbery or grand larceny is a category B felony. A judge may impose imprisonment of two to ten years and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed with the intent to kill is a category B felony. A judge may impose imprisonment of two to twenty years.

A Nevada battery crime committed with the intent to commit sexual assault and with substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category A felony. The judge may impose life imprisonment, with or without the possibility of parole after 10 years, and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child sixteen or older but without substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category A felony. The judge may impose imprisonment of two years to life with the possibility of parole, and maybe a $10,000 fine.

A Nevada battery crime committed with the intent to commit sexual assault on a child fifteen or younger but without substantial bodily harm to the alleged victim is a category A felony. The judge may impose imprisonment of five years to life with the possibility of parole, and maybe a $10,000 fine. (NRS 200.400)

(Under some circumstances, a person who interferes with or resists a public officer in Las Vegas by using threats, force or violence, may be charged with “Interfering with a public officer,” which is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for one year and/or a $2,000 fine. (NRS 197.090))

If you’re facing a charge for assault or battery, we’re here for you.

Nevada charges of assault or battery may be reduced or dismissed completely with the help of a good Las Vegas criminal defense attorney fighting for you.

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