The Legal Definition of "Felony" in Nevada
Explained by
Las Vegas Criminal Defense Lawyers
Felonies are the most serious kinds of crime you can be convicted of in Las Vegas and typically mandate a one-year minimum prison sentence. And even if you avoid incarceration by probation or a plea, having a felony on your criminal record can thwart all your future employment prospects.
In this section of our website our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers explain (1) the legal definition of "felony" crimes in Nevada and (2) how they may sometimes be reduced to a lesser charge or even dismissed so your record stays clean. If you're facing any criminal charges, you're invited to contact us at 702-DEFENSE (702-333-3673) for a free phone meeting to discuss your case.
Types of Felonies
Nevada has five different categories of felonies ranging from "A" (the most serious) to "E" (the least serious). No matter which felony you're charged with, you're entitled to a trial by jury if you so wish.
Click on the links below to learn about each type of Nevada felony, their standard penalties, and the waiting-period before the criminal record may be sealed.
- Category A felonies in Nevada law
- Category B felonies in Nevada law
- Category C felonies in Nevada law
- Category D felonies in Nevada law
- Category E felonies in Nevada law
Contact us if you've been arrested . . .
No matter whether you're facing charges for a felony, misdemeanor or traffic ticket, our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers will explore every avenue to get your case dismissed or reduced to a less serious sentence in order to keep you out of jail and your record clean. Phone us at 702-DEFENSE (703-333-3673) for a free consultation today.
For information about California felony law, go to our page on California felony law.
