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Nevada’s car accident statutes can be found in Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 to 483E.130 spell out what motorists, police officers, and the Department of Public Safety are required to do following a motor vehicle accident. Nevada Car Accident Statutes Nevada’s car accident statutes read as follows: NRS 484E.010 Duty to stop at scene of …
You may open carry any type of knife in Las Vegas. You are open carrying when a person could see your knife through ordinary observation, such as if you carry it on your belt. However, there are some locations that restrict the carry of knives. Since Nevada has no statewide preemption for knife laws, cities …
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, for example, if you fell and got injured on January 1, 2023, then you must file your lawsuit no later than January 1, 2025.1 If you wait too long to file …
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 …
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 …
Casino markers are short-term, interest-free lines of credit that gaming establishments offer customers to use for gambling. Players are expected to repay these interest-free loans quickly, typically within 30 days. Nevada makes defaulting on casino markers (NRS 205.130) a category D felony carrying one to four years in prison plus fines and restitution. In fact, …
The walk and turn (WAT) test is one of the three standardized field sobriety tests (FSTs) that Nevada police ask you to perform if they suspect you of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. WAT is meant to test your physical agility and coordination, and the police are looking to see if you …
After an accident in Nevada, you may have to wait months or more before getting a settlement from the at-fault party’s insurance company. In these situations, you may consider taking out a “pre-settlement loan” to help cover your bills that are piling up in the meantime. In short, pre-settlement loans are cash advances against your …
Each year, stores lose millions of dollars in revenue due to shoplifting. This loss is passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices at the register. To mitigate their losses, Nevada businesses are on high alert for shoplifting and employ all kinds of anti-theft tactics. Law enforcement takes this crime very seriously. The …
In Nevada, casino marker debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy because failing to pay back casino markers is a crime. The only way you discharge casino marker debt in bankruptcy is if: the district attorney dismisses the criminal case; or no criminal case is ever brought. In other states where defaulting on casino markers is …
In Nevada, you have to prove four “elements” in order to win a negligence case at trial: The responsible party (“defendant”) had a duty of care towards you (“plaintiff”); The defendant breached this duty of care; The breach of duty actually caused and proximately caused your accident; and The accident resulted in damages to you.1 …
It may be possible to get divorced in as soon as one week if you and your spouse file a joint petition of divorce. A joint petition divorce – also called an uncontested divorce – is when you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse file for divorce together because you already agree on every aspect of your …
Nevada gun laws do not require gun owners to store their firearms in a safe or to put a lock on the trigger. Gun dealers are not required to provide locking devices with the firearms they sell or transfer. However, Nevada law encourages safe gun storage by making it a misdemeanor when: you negligently store …
The Nevada divorce process with minor children can be very difficult and take a long amount of time if you and your spouse disagree on child custody and child support matters. If you and your family law attorney cannot hammer out a settlement agreement and decide to go to court, the district court judge will …
1. Consult with your own divorce attorney Even if you do not end up hiring an attorney, you are strongly advised to at least consult with a divorce attorney to discuss your rights and how to safeguard them. The divorce process is emotionally depleting. You may be tempted to give in to your ex’s demands …
Yes. Under Nevada state law, “community property” refers to all the assets and debts that a couple acquires during marriage. In the event of a divorce or legal separation, this community property (and community debts) are divided 50/50 unless the couple contracts otherwise. Note that any separate property each spouse brings into the marriage remains …
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 …
Nevada law draws no distinction between prostitution (trading sex acts for a fee) and solicitation (offering or accepting to trade sex acts for a fee). And penalties are the same whether or not any sex took place or cash changed hands.1 The majority of prostitution arrests occur in bars or public restrooms where a suspected …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriage. It does not matter how long you lived with a romantic partner or held yourselves out as married: Nevada law will consider you an unmarried couple if you lack: a marriage license issued by the state and an official solemnization ceremony (wedding), memorialized by a marriage certificate by …
A pardon. People who have been convicted of a felony in Nevada are no longer allowed to own or possess guns. The only way they can get their gun rights restored is to receive a pardon from the Nevada government. 1. Does a pardon help restore Nevada gun rights? Yes. Unfortunately, the only way to …
If your Nevada driver’s license has been suspended or revoked for a DUI or other reason, you can request a DMV administrative hearing (“DMV hearing”) by emailing a signed letter to [email protected] The request must include: your driver’s license number; current mailing address; and contact telephone number You can also phone in the request for …
Nevada police must obtain a warrant before administering a forced blood draw on you if you are arrested for DUI and you refuse to take an evidentiary breath test or blood test. Once police obtain the warrant, they may use “reasonable force” on you to carry out the forced blood test – such as strapping …
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 …
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, …
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? …