Does Nevada have "stand your ground" laws? (NRS 200.120)Watch this video on YouTube Like most states, Nevada is a “stand your ground” state. You have no duty to retreat from threats such as assault or battery, even if you have the opportunity to flee. In fact, you can fight back in self-defense (or defense of …
Playlist: Nevada's Castle Doctrine Explained By Top Nevada Gun Rights LawyerWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada is one of the states that follows the Castle Doctrine. The law allows you to use force (even deadly force) in self-defense when an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 …
When you buy a gun in Nevada from a licensed dealer, they must provide a locking device for the trigger. This device must preclude the gun from firing, and it can be disabled only by either: a key, a combination, biometric data (such as your fingerprint), or similar means. However, Nevada gun law does not …
Can I conceal carry in Las Vegas casinos? Whenever I get asked this question, I explain how there’s the law, and then there’s the reality. It is not illegal to conceal carry guns in Nevada casinos. However, casinos are private property, and staff may ask you to leave the property if you have a gun.1 …
In Nevada, there are four theft crimes that are always prosecuted as felonies: Grand Larceny (NRS 205.220): Stealing property valued at $1,200 or more. Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (NRS 205.228): Stealing an automobile or motorcycle, no matter its value. Grand Larceny of a Firearm (NRS 205.226): Stealing a gun, no matter its value. …
Road rage is not its own crime under Las Vegas or Nevada law. However, overreacting to another driver’s actions and acting hostilely towards them could lead to your arrest for: Reckless driving, Aggressive driving, Assault, and/or Battery. Fortunately, there are many ways to fight road rage-related charges, such as by claiming accident, self-defense, or false …
In Nevada, neglecting a child under 18 becomes a crime when you abandon them or deprive them of sufficient: Food and water, Education, Housing, Medical care, Supervision, or Other necessities. Therefore, child neglect is a crime of inaction – of what you are not doing for a child. This is in contrast to child abuse, …
It is unlawful in Nevada to have oral sex (“oral copulation”) with a minor under 16. It does not matter if the minor initiated or wanted the oral sex because 16-year-olds are too young to consent to penetrative sex in the eyes of the law. However, lawmakers recognize that young adults “hook up” with each other …
5 Crimes That Carry "Life Without Parole" in Nevada — L.W.O.P. Explained by Defense AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube Life without parole (LWOP) is Nevada’s harshest criminal punishment short of the death penalty. Though in both cases, the result is dying in prison. The following category A felonies potentially carry life in Nevada State Prison …
Can I Go to Jail for Witnessing a Crime and NOT Reporting it? — Failure to Report a Crime in NevadaWatch this video on YouTube In Nevada, you can get into trouble for not reporting a crime depending on: the alleged illegal activity and your job. For instance, “mandatory reporters” are professionals who must report …
Nevada Gun Laws — "Do Out-of-State Visitors Need to Obey Nevada's Open Carry and CCW Laws?"Watch this video on YouTube Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Penalties for violating these laws can be very serious, so it is important you familiarize yourself with the rules before bringing in any guns. Open …
How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, felony cases stay on your criminal record forever unless you petition for a record seal. Felonies do not eventually “fall off.” Nevada imposes a five-year wait time before you can seal convictions for most category B, C, or D felonies. …
5 Reasons Your Guns Can Be Taken Away in Nevada — Red Flag LawsWatch this video on YouTube If a person in Nevada appears at high risk of self-harm or harming others, the state’s red flag law allows police or certain family members to ask the court for a protection order preventing the high-risk person …
A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it unlawful to have a firearm in Nevada.1 Illegal possession of a firearm is a category B felony that can be punished by up to six years in prison. The only way to restore your Nevada gun rights is to receive a …
In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are a set of rules and conditions that you are legally required to adhere to while serving your sentence outside of jail. Violating a term of probation can cause the judge to impose the original jail or prison sentence. What are probation terms in Nevada? If you …
Trucks are usually commercial vehicles. Following an accident, you may be able to sue the company that owns the truck, which will have deeper pockets than the truck driver who caused the crash. Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions apply to …
To be released from lifetime supervision in Nevada, you would need to submit a petition for release to the court that imposed the sentence, or to the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Only the sentencing court or the Parole Board have authority to grant such a petition. Do I qualify for early release from lifetime …
The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit following a truck accident in Nevada is two years after the accident.1 The two-year rule applies whether you are suing for personal injury negligence, wrongful death, or products liability. Two years is not very long. Truck accident law attorneys need time to gather all the applicable evidence, …
In the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, undercover solicitation stings are a common police tactic used to arrest people offering or agreeing to engage in prostitution. However, these operations raise a critical question: When does police trickery – which is lawful – cross the line into entrapment – which is unlawful? What counts as entrapment? Entrapment …
Nevada demerit points remain on your driver’s license for 12 months before disappearing. Accruing 12 or more points in a 12-month period of time typically triggers a six-month license suspension by the Nevada DMV. Though you can usually get a restricted license after three months. Here are five things to know: Most moving violations carry …
Loitering in Las Vegas — 3 situations where it is a crimeWatch this video on YouTube In Nevada, you can be charged with loitering for either: hanging out in locations where children gather, or remaining in a casino area or being at a bar while under 21, or being in or near public restrooms in …
Am I allowed to leave my pet in a car in Nevada? 5 things to knowWatch this video on YouTube Under Nevada Revised Statute § 202.487, leaving your pet in a car in dangerous conditions is a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. Law enforcement officers may …
In Nevada, you must keep SR-22 insurance for three (3) years as a condition of reinstating your driver’s license. Then if you let your car insurance lapse before the three years are up, the three-year requirement begins all over again. What is SR-22 insurance? An SR-22 is a “proof of financial responsibility” issued by your …
How do "probation revocation hearings" work in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube A probation violation is when you break one of the terms and conditions of your probation, such as committing a new crime or not completing your community service. There are three typical consequences, each progressively more severe: The judge lets you off with …
In Nevada, cheating at a casino is both a crime under NRS 465.083 and grounds for a lawsuit. Cheating at gambling is a category C felony, carrying one to five years in prison and up to $10,000 plus restitution. Subsequent convictions carry the same penalties, except they are category B felonies with a maximum prison …
