In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Criminal Law A to Z
In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Crimes by NRS Section
Every crime in Nevada is based in a section of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). For each crime, our attorneys explain the laws, penalties and best defenses to fight the charge.
Nevada DUI
Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Nevada DUI Laws to learn more.
Post-Conviction
Even if you’ve already been convicted of a crime, there is still much you can do to seal your record and restore your rights. Our attorneys explain how.
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And we do not handle any cases outside of California.
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No. You may open carry in Las Vegas as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. Though some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones.1
Some gun-free zones include the following:
Meanwhile, only loaded guns are forbidden in the Red Rock National Conversational Area.2
Yes. Though if a security guard asks you to leave – and you refuse – you can be cited for trespass under NRS 207.200. Trespass is a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines.3
Yes, as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms.
Yes, as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms.
There are several categories of people prohibited from carrying guns (whether openly or concealed). Some of these include:
You may carry concealed handguns in Las Vegas with a current and valid CCW permit from Nevada or from the following states:
It is a category C felony to carry concealed without a permit (NRS 202.350). The punishment is:
Merely forgetting to carry a CCW permit is a civil infraction carrying a $25 fine.7
A former Los Angeles prosecutor, attorney Neil Shouse graduated with honors from UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School (and completed additional graduate studies at MIT). He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Dr Phil, The Today Show and Court TV. Mr Shouse has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal and Top 100 Civil Attorneys.