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    Is cocaine a felony in Nevada? A defense lawyer explains

    Posted on | Category: Drug Crimes

    There are four felony cocaine crimes in Nevada. These include: simple possession for personal use (NRS 453.336) possession with intent to sell (NRS 453.337) making, selling, or transporting (NRS 453.321) trafficking (NRS 453.3385) Therefore, any action that involves any amount of cocaine is treated as a felony charge in Nevada. Though a first- or second-time …

    Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure – What are they?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

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    The Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure (a.k.a. “The Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice” or the “N.R.Cr.P”) provides the framework and rules that judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys must follow in Nevada’s 11 district courts. The N.R.Cr.P was adopted in March of 2021. Below is a summary of the N.R.Cr.P’s 17 sections: Rule 1 – Scope, …

    What’s the difference between jail and prison in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

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    There is a difference between jails and prisons. Nevada jails are county- or city-run detention facilities that house people who have been arrested, are awaiting trial, or who are serving misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor sentences. Nevada prisons are state-run detention facilities that house people who are serving felony sentences. Who goes to jail in Nevada? …

    When is duress a defense to a crime in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

    How does the "duress defense" work in criminal cases?Watch this video on YouTube Duress is a potential defense to charges of any Nevada crime except first-degree murder. Defendants may raise a duress defense if they committed a crime because they reasonably believed they would be killed or severely injured if they refused.1 A classic example …

    What are the “terms of probation” in a Nevada criminal case?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

    In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are a set of rules and conditions that a defendant is legally required to adhere to while serving a probationary sentence. Violating a term of probation can cause the judge to impose the underlying jail or prison sentence. Probation terms in Nevada People who get convicted of …

    Unattended child law in Nevada – When is it a crime?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

    Is leaving a child unattended a crime in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Leaving children in your care without supervision, food, shelter, medical care, or other necessities is child abuse and neglect in Nevada (NRS 200.508).1 Nevada law has no legal minimum age for leaving a child home alone and unsupervised. Therefore courts would look …

    Do you have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle in Nevada?

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    Do you have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle in Nevada?

    No. Bicyclists do not have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike in Nevada. Though the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) strongly recommends that cyclists wear bike helmets to minimize head injuries in the event of a bicycle accident.1 Do I have to wear a bike helmet at night? No. There is …

    Nevada Driving Record – How do I get it and what does it show?

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    People may obtain a copy of their three-year or 10-year Nevada driving record from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for a $7 fee. Automobile insurance companies usually look back three-to-five years when determining insurance rates. What do Nevada driving records show? Your Nevada driving history shows your past Nevada traffic ticket citations for moving …

    How do Nevada gun laws apply to out-of-state visitors?

    Posted on | Category: Gun Laws

    Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. You are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. If you are a non-Nevada resident, you can carry a concealed weapon only if you have a CCW from a reciprocal state. Currently, Nevada’s reciprocal states for concealed …

    “Restraining Order” in Las Vegas – 3 Steps to Filing One

    Posted on | Category: Domestic Violence

    A restraining order – also called a protective order in the state of Nevada – is when a court orders a person to stay away from you for a set period of time. Victims of abuse typically seek out restraining orders to protect themselves from further abuse. When possible, it is recommended that you hire …

    Where does a car get towed after a Las Vegas DUI arrest?

    Posted on | Category: DUI

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    Las Vegas’s main lots for vehicles impounded following a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 2220 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …

    What are the 4 degrees of arson under Nevada law?

    Posted on | Category: Useful information

    Nevada criminal law has four degrees of arson (NRS 205.010 – 205.025), which is intentionally and illegally setting fire to property. The most serious charge is first-degree. Fourth-degree is the least serious. Each degree carries prison time, possible fines, and restitution to the victim. Common defenses include that the incident was an accident, that the …

    Can police in Nevada search your car without consent?

    Posted on | Category: Useful information

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    Nevada police may search your car without your consent if either: The police have a search warrant; The police reasonably believe a search is required for their own safety; The police have probable cause to believe your vehicle contains evidence of a crime; You have been arrested, and the search is “incident to” the arrest. …

    Manslaughter vs. Murder – The Law in Nevada

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    Murder is a more serious homicide crime than manslaughter in Nevada. Murder requires “malice aforethought”, which includes premeditation or extremely reckless conduct. In contrast, manslaughter is done “in the heat of passion” or through negligent behavior. What is murder in Nevada? Murder is divided into two degrees. First degree murder comprises: premeditated killings (such as …

    Is Nevada a “stand your ground” state?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

    Nevada is a “stand-your-ground“ state. This means you can use force in self-defense or defense of others (without a duty to retreat) so long as you did not start the fight, you have a reasonable belief that your life is in immediate jeopardy, you have a right to be in the location where deadly force …

    Nevada Red Flag Laws – What you need to know

    Posted on | Category: Gun Laws

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    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 from having guns. Emergency high-risk orders last for seven days, but they can be extended for one year …

    Is Weed Legal in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Marijuana Laws

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    Nevada marijuana law permits adults 21 years of age and older to possess up to one ounce of marijuana or up to 1/8 of an ounce of cannabis concentrate such as hashish. However, the only places you may possess and consume recreational weed are private residences and licensed social-use venues. Otherwise, possessing recreational cannabis is …

    What is the Victims of Crime Program in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Criminal Defense

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    Nevada’s Victims of Crime Program (VOCP) provides financial support for eligible crime victims and their families. What expenses does the VOCP pay for? Each case is different. Depending on the circumstances, VOCP may help pay expenses for: Childcare costs that the crime caused Medical bills (hospitals, ambulance, clinical visits, home health care, dental work, etc.) …

    How does utilization review work in Nevada workers’ comp cases?

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    Workers’ compensation insurers in Nevada may use “utilization review boards” (UR) to look over your proposed medical treatment plan following a work injury. Depending on what the board says, the workers’ comp insurer can then either: accept, modify, or deny your treating physician’s requests for authorization (RFA).1 In practice, URs tend to either pare down …

    Is animal abuse a felony in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Useful information

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    In Nevada, the most serious animal abuse crimes are prosecuted as felonies. In addition to imposing high fines and prison time following an animal abuse conviction, courts may order you to forfeit the animal permanently. You may also have to pay any and all veterinary and maintenance costs. Click on an animal cruelty crime below …

    How do I reinstate a revoked license in Nevada?

    Posted on | Category: Useful information

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    Contact the Nevada DMV for driver’s license reinstatement instructions for your particular case. And once you complete the requirements, you will need to appear in person at a DMV office to obtain your new Nevada driver’s license. Your Nevada driver’s license does not automatically renew after the revocation period. You have to apply for reinstatement.1 …

    Las Vegas Arrest Records – What You Need to Know

    Posted on | Category: Record sealing

    People arrested in Las Vegas automatically have the incident recorded in their criminal records. And anyone who conducts a background check can see the arrest, even if the case does not result in a charge or a conviction. But it may be possible to get the arrest records sealed. Are Las Vegas arrest records public? …

    Nevada Taser Laws – 3 key things to know

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    Since tasers are not firearms, Nevada gun laws for open carry and concealed carry do not apply to carrying tasers. However, NRS 202.357 spells out various rules limiting taser possession and use. Three key things to know about taser laws in Nevada are: Tasers can be used only for self-defense. Convicted felons may not possess …

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