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Is cocaine a felony in Nevada?

Posted on May 4, 2021 | Category: Drug Crimes

Penalties if busted for cocaine in Las Vegas? Advice from an attorneyWatch this video on YouTube Possessing, selling, making, transporting, or trafficking cocaine is a felony in Nevada. The only cocaine-related misdemeanors in Nevada are being under the influence or possessing paraphernalia. But even felony charges can potentially be reduced to a misdemeanor or dismissed. …

Does Nevada follow the Castle doctrine?

Posted on May 1, 2021 | Category: Laws

Playlist: Castle Doctrine in NevadaWatch this playlist on YouTube The State of Nevada follows the Castle Doctrine. This means that people have the legal right to force, including deadly force, to protect an occupied home or occupied vehicle from a seemingly dangerous intruder. There is no duty to retreat before acting in lawful self-defense, even if …

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

Posted on April 27, 2021 | Category: Criminal Defense

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? Jail inmates consist of four main populations: People …

3 times the Nevada government can seize your property for criminal activity

Posted on April 20, 2021 | Category: Criminal Defense

Three of the times that Nevada law enforcement may seize private property for criminal activity are when: The seizure is incident to a lawful arrest; The seizure is pursuant to a lawful search warrant or search warrant exception; or The seizure is of property subject to asset forfeiture People may be able to get their …

Can victims of assault and battery in Las Vegas file a lawsuit?

Posted on March 9, 2021 | Category: Uncategorized

Yes, victims of violence may sue their assailant for assault and battery in Nevada. A settlement should cover all medical expenses, lost wages from being unable to work, and pain and suffering. And depending on the case, victims may also have grounds to sue for false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. How do …

What is the difference between residential and commercial burglary in Nevada?

Posted on March 2, 2021 | Category: Uncategorized

Hooded burglar with crowbar breaking into house window

In Nevada, residential burglary is entering a home with the intent to commit a crime inside. Commercial burglary is entering a business with the intent to commit a crime inside. Residential burglary carries up to 10 years in prison while commercial burglary carries up to five years. But if the burglar had a deadly weapon, …

Am I allowed to leave my pet in a car in Nevada?

Posted on February 25, 2021 | Category: Animal Laws

The animal cruelty law Nevada Revised Statute 202.487 makes it a misdemeanor to “allow a pet to remain unattended in a parked or standing motor vehicle if conditions, including, without limitation, extreme heat or cold, present a significant risk to the health and safety of the pet.” Penalties include up to 6 months in jail …

Is a Las Vegas hotel liable if I fell on a slippery floor?

Posted on February 23, 2021 | Category: Slip and Fall Accidents, Uncategorized

Las Vegas hotels may be sued for negligence when patrons slip-and-fall on their wet or slippery floors. This could lead to a settlement where the hotel pays for all of the plaintiff’s medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Even if the plaintiff was partially to blame – such as by running – the …

How to modify a criminal sentence in Nevada

Posted on February 20, 2021 | Category: Criminal Defense

Depending on the circumstances of a criminal case in Nevada, there are three main ways to try to persuade a judge to modify the defendant’s sentence: A motion to modify the sentence; A Nevada appeal of the sentence; or A Nevada petition for writ of habeas corpus Learn more about post-conviction relief in Nevada. 1. …

How to file an insurance claim after an accident in Nevada

Posted on February 16, 2021 | Category: Personal Injury

Driver calling insurance company on clel phone while looking at car accident aftermath

To file an insurance claim following an accident in Nevada, first call a personal injury attorney to discuss how best to word the claim. Then contact the insurer by phone or submit the claim online. For car accidents involving another driver, be prepared to provide that driver’s name, insurance company, policy number, and driver’s license …

3 situations where loitering is a crime in Las Vegas

Posted on February 10, 2021 | Category: Uncategorized

Loitering in Las Vegas – 3 situations where it is a crimeWatch this video on YouTube Three situations that qualify as illegal loitering in Nevada are 1) people hanging out in locations where children gather, 2) people under 21 remaining in casino areas, and 3) people being in or near public restrooms to solicit sex …

What is the difference between home invasion and burglary in Nevada?

Posted on February 10, 2021 | Category: Burglary

The Nevada crime of home invasion under NRS 205.067 is forcibly entering an inhabited dwelling without permission of the owner or lawful occupant. In contrast, burglary under NRS 206.060 is entering any structure (whether a dwelling or not) with the intent to commit a felony, or assault or battery inside. Home invasions crimes are limited …

Can a juvenile get life in prison for a crime in Nevada?

Posted on February 9, 2021 | Category: Juvenile

Young hand reaching through barb wire fence

Yes, but only if there is the possibility of parole. People convicted in Nevada criminal court of crimes they committed while under 18 years old may never be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. If the crime did not result in a death, parole eligibility begins after 15 years in prison. …

Is teen sexting a crime in Las Vegas?

Posted on February 3, 2021 | Category: Lewdness With a Minor

Can teenagers go to jail for "sexting" in Las Vegas? 4 fast factsWatch this video on YouTube As “sexting” between teenagers has become a common activity, Nevada is one of many states that have passed laws specifically addressing the issue, making teenage sexting in Las Vegas and throughout the state a crime. “Sexting” refers to …

What is the statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Nevada?

Posted on February 2, 2021 | Category: Medical Malpractice

Doctor in white coat holding his head in his hand

The statute of limitations to file a medical malpractice claim in Nevada is three years from the date of injury caused by the health provider’s negligence. But if the victim’s injuries do not appear until later on, the statute of limitations becomes the earlier of: One (1) year from discovering the injury; or One (1) year …

What is the wrongful death statute in Nevada?

Posted on January 26, 2021 | Category: Wrongful Death

Gavel and paper that says wrongful death

Nevada’s wrongful death statute is Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 41.085. It spells out how the decedent’s heirs may sue the at-fault parties for grief, loss of consortium, loss of probable support, and the decedent’s pain and suffering. Meanwhile, the decedent’s estate can sue for the decedent’s medical bills and funeral expenses, any compensatory damages the …

When is drug possession in Las Vegas a federal crime?

Posted on January 19, 2021 | Category: Drug Crimes

Man being handcuffed for possessing illegal pills

Simple possession of controlled substances without a valid doctor’s prescription is always a federal crime as well as a state crime in Nevada.1 But the feds largely limit their prosecutions to possession occurring on federal land, such as Lake Mead, Nellis Air Force Base, or the Lloyd D. George Federal Court. The feds also target …

Can a felon own a crossbow in Nevada?

Posted on January 12, 2021 | Category: Uncategorized

Yes. Since crossbows are not considered firearms, convicted felons in Nevada may own, possess, and use crossbows wherever the law allows. Hunters may use certain types of crossbows to hunt big game in Nevada. And it is illegal for people who are incarcerated or in custody to possess a crossbow whether or not they have a …

What is the difference between child abuse, neglect and endangerment in Nevada?

Posted on January 5, 2021 | Category: Child Abuse

Child abuse is physically causing a minor under 18 years old unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. Child neglect is failing to tend to the minor’s care. And child endangerment is putting the minor in a hazardous situation. But these distinctions do not determine Nevada’s criminal penalties for harming a child. Instead, the punishment for …

Hit by someone texting and driving in Las Vegas? Can I file a lawsuit?

Posted on December 29, 2020 | Category: Negligence

Close up of hand texting while other hand on steering wheel

Yes. People injured by texting drivers in Nevada can file a negligence per se lawsuit against them. Victims in these Nevada personal injury cases can seek money damages for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. In addition, the texting motorist can face criminal charges for texting while driving (NRS 484B.165). What is a …

Is “mouth alcohol” a defense to a Nevada DUI charge?

Posted on December 22, 2020 | Category: DUI

Yes, residual mouth alcohol is a defense to Nevada DUI charges. Mouth alcohol can cause breathalyzers to return inaccurately high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings even if the defendant’s actual BAC is legal (below the 0.08% threshold). If the DUI attorney can show that the defendant had mouth alcohol, the drunk driving charges may be …

What is the Victims of Crime Program in Nevada?

Posted on December 21, 2020 | Category: Criminal Defense

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.) …

What are the 4 degrees of arson under Nevada law?

Posted on December 15, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

What happens if I get arrested for "arson" in Las Vegas, Nevada? Laws & penaltiesWatch this video on YouTube 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 …

What Happens if I Get a 4th DUI in Nevada?

Posted on December 15, 2020 | Category: DUI

What happens if I get a 4th time DUI in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube A fourth-time DUI arrest (within seven years of the first one) is an automatic category B felony in the state of Nevada. This is the case even if the driver caused no accidents or injuries. This is because a 3rd …

How to buy a gun in Nevada – 3 steps

Posted on December 7, 2020 | Category: Gun Laws

How to buy a gun in Nevada – 3 stepsWatch this video on YouTube There are three steps to purchasing a firearm in Nevada. Step one is to check that you are qualified. Step two is to go to a licensed dealer (even for private gun sales). Step three is to complete ATF Form 4473 …

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