If you have a civil or criminal case in Nevada state court, you may be able to recuse (remove) the judge from your case on either of the following four grounds: the judge has actual bias or prejudice for or against you, the judge is a party to or is interested in the case, the …
Nevada’s statute of limitations to bring a slip-and-fall lawsuit is generally two (2) years from the date of the injury. For example, if you tripped and broke your leg in a Las Vegas casino on January 1, 2023, then you must file your lawsuit against the casino no later than January 1, 2025. If you …
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 with no possibility of getting released: First-Degree Murder First-Degree Kidnapping with Substantial Bodily Harm Sexual Assault with Substantial Bodily …
Special circumstances is another term for “aggravating factors” in Nevada capital murder cases. Aggravating factors make you seem more blameworthy. For instance, if you torture and kill a victim, the torture counts as an “aggravating factor.” Aggravating factors are the opposite of mitigating factors, which make you seem less blameworthy. An example is if you …
Are nunchucks illegal in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, it is generally legal to have and carry nunchucks unless (a) you intend to inflict harm on someone else or (b) you take them onto school property. Illegally possessing or using nunchucks is a gross misdemeanor punishable by 364 days in jail and/or $2,000.1 …
If you are out on probation in Nevada, it might be possible to shorten your probationary period. Judges have a lot of discretion to determine when probation ends. It is not unheard of for them to modify the terms upon a showing of good reason. While there is no guarantee that Nevada courts will grant …
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 …
Nevada does not offer criminal record expungements, only record seals. Expungements and seals have the same effect: Giving you a clean background check. Though whereas expungements physically destroy your records, sealing just makes your records invisible to most people. I highly recommend getting your records sealed as soon as you are eligible. It greatly increases …
Nevada overtime laws entitle them to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate. This is also called “time and a half” pay.Nevada’s overtime laws apply only to non-exempt employees. Ten types of workers who are exempt from Nevada’s “time and a half” overtime laws include the following: Taxi, limo, or delivery drivers; Farm workers; Professional, administrative, …
With some exceptions listed below, employers in Nevada are required to pay overtime in the following three circumstances. Note that as of July of 2024, the current minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour. 1. When employees earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage: When employees earn less than 1.5 times the minimum …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriages, regardless of how long a couple has lived together or their future intentions. For a legal marriage to occur, the couple must obtain a marriage license and have a ceremony, as the state only recognizes formal marriages for the purposes of divorce and community property. More specifically, Nevada …
If you are arrested for DUI in Nevada, most judges will not let you out of jail until you post bail. For a first-time DUI in Las Vegas, bail is usually set at no less than $2,000. You get the bail money back at the end of your case as long you do not miss …
Like the majority of states, Nevada is a “stand your ground” state. You have no duty to retreat from threats, even if you have the opportunity to flee. In fact, you can fight back in self-defense (or defense of others) as long as you use reasonable and proportional physical force. “Standing your ground” and using …
Nevada gun law does not prohibit possessing machine guns (automatic weapons). However, federal law prohibits the possession of machine guns unless they were lawfully possessed and registered prior to May 19, 1986. In order for someone to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, the person must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau …
It may be possible to check for warrants in Las Vegas and Clark County online or by phone. To check for warrants by phone, I recommend you ask me to check on your behalf. If you have an active warrant, you do not want to risk calling to see if you have a warrant and …
No. Bump stocks are illegal to possess, make, transfer or sell in Nevada. They were outlawed in response to the Las Vegas Massacre on October 1, 2017, where a shooter in the Mandalay Bay used a bump stock on his semi-automatic rifle to kill and injure hundreds of people.1 What are the penalties for having …
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 (1) an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and (2) you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 Under the Castle Doctrine, there is no duty to retreat, even if a …
NRS stands for Nevada Revised Statutes. The NRS is a compilation of all the current state laws in Nevada. The NRS is updated by the Legislative Counsel Bureau whenever new legislation passes that adds, amends, or repeals existing laws. What does the NRS consist of? The NRS consists of four main divisions, including: The Remedial …
“Road rage” is not a defined crime under Las Vegas or Nevada law. However, hostile actions and words provoked by another driver’s actions could lead to your arrest and conviction on a number of criminal charges. At its most extreme, road rage can lead to Nevada voluntary manslaughter (NRS 200.050) charges if someone is killed. Such …
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 Carry Laws You are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. Open …
There are three typical consequences for a probation violation in Nevada, each progressively more severe: The judge lets you off with just a warning; The judge lets you stay on probation but with harsher terms (which can include some jail time); or The judge revokes your probation and orders you to jail or prison. What is …
Yes, residual mouth alcohol is a defense that can get your Nevada DUI charges dismissed. Mouth alcohol can cause breathalyzers to return inaccurately high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings even if your actual BAC is legal (at or below 0.08%).1 Mouth Alcohol Definition Like it sounds, mouth alcohol is traces of alcohol in your mouth’s …
Card counting is not a crime in Las Vegas. However, casinos who suspect you are counting cards can lawfully order you to leave.1 If you refuse to leave – or you return to the casino after being asked to leave – you face misdemeanor trespass charges carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000.2 …
Nevada’s RICO law is NRS § 207.400. It outlaws racketeering, which is any criminal activity done as part of an unlawful business such as drug rings, prostitution rings, illegal gambling rings, or other organized crime. RICO cases never stem from a single, isolated event. Instead, Nevada RICO charges involve: two or more racketeering offenses that …
Tasers are not considered firearms in Nevada. Therefore, Nevada gun laws for open carry and concealed carry do not apply to tasers. However, NRS 202.357 spells out various rules limiting taser possession and use. So if you are considering carrying a taser – which many people do because of rising crime rates – here are …
