Nevada

Pre-prosecution diversion in Nevada permits eligible defendants to complete an educational program in exchange for having their misdemeanor charges dismissed. Pre-prosecution diversion is not available to people accused of: a crime of violence; vehicular manslaughter; DUI; or a minor traffic offense In this article, our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys answer frequently asked questions about …

Nevada law defines the crime of arson as an act in which a person “willfully and maliciously sets fire to or burns or causes to be burned” any real estate, buildings, mobile homes, vehicles, or other personal property. The law recognizes four degrees of arson: First-degree (NRS 205.010) is burning buildings or occupied vehicles. Second-degree (NRS …

Nevada NRS § 453.321 prohibits the unlawful sale of a controlled substance. This section also makes it a crime to transfer, trade, distribute, or give away narcotics. A first-time sales conviction can be a Category D felony that carries 1 to 4 years in prison or a Category C felony that carries 1 to 5 years …

Nevada Revised Statute § 207.290 prohibits sports bribery, which is offering or accepting compensation in exchange for influencing the outcome of a sporting event. Sports bribery is a category C felony, carrying one to five years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. You can be convicted even if the person being bribed fails to …

Nursing home abuse lawsuits in Nevada are civil actions you can bring against your elder care facility for causing you physical or emotional harm. Common legal grounds include negligence, battery, false imprisonment, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. These claims often stem from poor personal care, lack of maintenance, neglect, and cruel …

Nevada’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows workers to take up to 12 weeks of leave in a 12-month period to bond with a new child, to treat themselves or a family member with a serious health condition, or to tend to certain military-related “qualifying exigencies”. You also get to keep your group health …

Nevada law does not require employers with less than 50 workers to provide sick leave. However, the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) mandates that Nevada companies with at least 50 employees provide 12 weeks of unpaid leave. And Nevada state law mandates that Nevada companies with at least 50 employers provide 40 hours …

Nevada prisoners have an Eighth Amendment right to adequate medical care, dental care, and mental health care. Inmates suffering from healthcare neglect or medical malpractice may be eligible to bring a Section 1983 lawsuit against their jail or prison for violating their civil rights. In this article, our Nevada personal injury attorneys discuss: 1. Inmate Healthcare …

NRS 202.470 is the Nevada law that makes it a crime to cause or maintain a public nuisance. This section applies to anything that threatens the community’s safety, order, or public decency, such as a cock-fighting ring or an unlicensed gambling parlor. The statute reads that: Every person who:       1.  Shall commit or maintain a public …

Medical malpractice lawsuits in Nevada are when you sue healthcare providers, such as doctors, chiropractors, dentists, nurses, or hospitals. The legal claim is that the provider’s professional negligence caused your injuries. You can potentially recover: unlimited compensation for out-of-pocket expenses and up to $510,000 for pain and suffering (as of 2025). Below, our Nevada personal injury lawyers discuss: 1. …

What are the penalties if busted for ecstasy in Las Vegas? Advice from an attorneyWatch this video on YouTube MDMA (the drug ecstasy) is illegal in Nevada. Specifically, it is a crime to consume, be under the influence of, sell, transport, traffic, or manufacture the drug. The penalties depend on which of these offenses you …

What if I'm busted for "HOA" in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Under Nevada law, Homeowners Associations (HOA) Fraud is defined as misconduct committed by managers or officers of an HOA or common interest community. This encompasses embezzlement, bribery, kickbacks or rigged elections, all of which can lead to both civil claims and criminal prosecution. Below is a …

"Animal Abuse" Laws in Nevada – Can I Go To Jail?Watch this video on YouTube Nevada Revised Statutes § 574.100 makes it a crime to engage in animal cruelty and abuse. A first-time offense is typically a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, up to 120 hours of community service, and up to …

Our Mesquite Nevada criminal defense lawyers have years of experience fighting to get criminal charges reduced to lesser offenses or completely dismissed. And we can usually appear in court for our clients so they never have to come to court themselves. In this article, our Nevada criminal defense attorneys discuss: 1. Where are people jailed …

Our Henderson, Nevada criminal defense lawyers have decades of combined experience getting serious criminal charges lessened to more minor offenses or dropped outright. And in most cases, we can do all the court appearances so our clients never have to see the inside of a courtroom themselves. In this article, our Nevada criminal defense attorneys …

Nevada law in NRS 201.290 prohibits the tearing down or defiling of the United States flag or the Nevada state flag. Penalties consist of high fines and even jail.  But an experienced Las Vegas defense attorney may be able to get these cases dismissed on “Free Speech” or other grounds. This article summarizes the law …

Playlist: Nevada Identity Theft LawsWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada identity theft laws make it a crime to use another person’s identifying information in order to harm that person or obtain something of value to which you are not entitled. The most serious cases are prosecuted as category B felonies, punishable by 1 to 20 …

Nevada and federal law prohibit police from detaining, arresting or harassing people based solely on their race, ethnicity, or national origin. Victims of racial profiling may be able to recover substantial compensatory damages through Section 1983 lawsuits in Nevada. If the officers acted maliciously, victims may also be able to recover punitive damages, which are …

Fighting charges of "speeding in a work zone" in NevadaWatch this video on YouTube NRS 484B.130 is the Nevada statute that doubles the civil penalty/fine for speeding in a work zone. So whereas exceeding the speed limit in Las Vegas may carry a $205 penalty, speeding in work areas would up the fine to $410. …

Nevada tailgating penalties in Las Vegas include a $305 fine and four (4) driver’s license demerit points in Nevada. But it is often possible to get traffic charges dismissed or at least reduced to a non-moving violation. People cited for tailgating must not ignore their ticket or else a Nevada bench warrant may issue for …

10 crimes that can get a legal resident deported in NevadaWatch this video on YouTube Illegal and legal aliens who suffer convictions for certain deportable offenses face removal from the United States. Nevada state crimes that subject a noncitizen to deportation typically include aggravated felonies, firearms offenses, drug crimes, domestic violence offenses, and crimes involving moral …