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Defendants in Nevada criminal cases are entitled to a public defender if they are indigent and they are accused of either a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor where the D.A. is seeking jail time. A person is indigent if he/she has insufficient resources to hire a private attorney. When do defendants get a …
Nevada self-defense laws allow you to stand your ground without a duty to retreat if (1) you did not start the fight, (2) you have a reasonable belief that your life is in immediate jeopardy, (3) you have a right to be in the location where deadly force is used, and (4) you are …
Las Vegas hotel security guards are not police. Therefore, they are not bound by the Fourth Amendment. They do not need search warrants – or a constitutional exception to the search warrant requirement – to search a hotel patron for drugs. However, hotel security rarely searches patrons for drugs without their permission. In practice, hotel …
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 …
Following a Nevada reckless driving (NRS 484B.653) conviction, the waiting period to seal the criminal record after the case ends is one year for misdemeanors, two years for gross misdemeanors, and five years for category B felonies. And if the reckless driving charge gets dismissed, the defendant can petition for a seal immediately. What is …
Am I allowed to leave my pet in a car in Nevada? 5 things to knowWatch this video on YouTube 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, …
Prostitution customers in Nevada face misdemeanor charges for a first-time offense. The penalty is up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines, plus an additional $600 in fines. Any successive offense of hiring a prostitute is a gross misdemeanor, carrying up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $2,000 in …
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 generally two (2) years from the date of the injury. So if a person falls and is injured on January 1, 2021, that person has until January 1, 2023, to file suit. Victims who wait too long to file their lawsuit will …
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, …
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 …