Burglary & Home Invasion
involving Firearms in Nevada
Clark County judges usually increase prison sentences when a firearm is used to carry out an offense (as we discussed in our article on using firearms to commit crimes in Nevada). But in a couple of cases, merely possessing a firearm during the offense may be enough to enhance punishment, even if it was never used. On this page, our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers explain how possession of firearms may increase punishment in the Nevada crimes of burglary and home invasion.
Burglary
Burglary in Nevada is the entering of any structure, vehicle, or boat with the intent to steal, commit assault or battery, or any other felony. Burglary normally carries one to ten years (1 - 10) in prison and maybe a $10,000 fine, but if the suspect possesses a firearm during the alleged burglary, the prison sentence is raised to two to fifteen (2 - 15) years.1
Read a more detailed explanation of burglary's definition, defenses and penalties at our Burglary law in Nevada page.
Home Invasion
Similar to how it sounds, home invasion in Nevada involves a person who forcibly enters an inhabited residence without permission by the legal occupant. Home invasion carries one to ten (1 - 10) years in prison and maybe a $10,000 fine. But if the accused possesses a firearm at any time during the alleged crime, the prison sentence is raised to two to fifteen (2 - 15) years.2
Read our informational article on home invasion law in Nevada here.
Facing criminal charges? Phone our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers at (702) 380-4895 to schedule a free meeting to discuss your case whether it involves Nevada firearm crime laws or other offenses. We'll research your charges to see if we can get them dismissed or negotiate them down to lesser crimes. We're always prepared to bring your case to trial, too.
Go to our Nevada firearm crime laws homepage.
1NRS 205.060 (Burglary Law in Nevada).
2NRS 205.067 (Home Invasion Law in Nevada).
