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Failing to pay back casino markers is a crime in Nevada under NRS 205.130. And it is very difficult for defendants to win casino marker cases because courts automatically presume they had an “intent to defraud.” Casino markers are lines of credit that casinos extend to patrons to gamble with. In Nevada, patrons usually have …
1) Dogs are “dangerous” if they have bitten or been aggressive two times in 18 months A Clark County Animal Control officer can declare a dog dangerous if – on two separate occasions in an 18-month period – the dog: Behaved menacingly to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend him/herself against …
Nevada law has several work injury statutes, ranging from NRS 616A through NRS 616C. These laws explain how employees injured in a work accident may file a claim for benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system. What are considered work injuries in Nevada? Work injuries occur when employees get hurt while on the job. Many injuries …
Under NRS 11.190, Nevada’s statute of limitations to bring a slip-and-fall lawsuit is usually two (2) years after the accident. So if a person falls in a Las Vegas casino on January 1, 2021, that person has until January 1, 2023, to file suit. Victims who wait too long to file suit will get their …
Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions extend to trucking accidents as well. And since trucks are usually commercial vehicles, accident victims may be able to sue the company that owns the truck – which will have deeper pockets than the truck …
Yes, Nevada trial attorneys may dismiss potential jurors from the jury pool for cause if the potential juror exhibits actual or implied bias. And if a trial attorney merely suspects the potential juror is biased, the attorney may be able to dismiss him/her without giving a reason through a peremptory challenge. How does jury selection …
Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Both residents and non-residents are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations. But for a non-resident to carry a concealed weapon, he or she must have a CCW from a reciprocal state. Currently, Nevada’s reciprocal states for concealed carry of handguns are: Alaska Arizona Arkansas …
Yes. Revenge porn – which is selling or posting online naked or sexual photos or videos without the consent of the person depicted – is a category D felony in Nevada. Formally called unlawful dissemination of intimate image, revenge porn carries penalties of 1 to 4 years in Nevada State Prison as well as a …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …