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Counties where prostitution is legal in Nevada

Posted on May 23, 2023 | Category: Prostitution

Which Nevada counties allow prostitution?Watch this video on YouTube Nevada remains the sole state in the United States that allows prostitution, but only in licensed brothels. Ten of Nevada’s 17 counties permit brothel prostitution, and six of them allow the practice county-wide. Currently, there are active brothels in seven Nevada counties, and they are usually …

Nevada Theft Laws – 5 that are most common

Posted on May 20, 2023 | Category: Theft

Burglar carrying television out through a window

Five of the most common theft crimes under Nevada law are: Shoplifting Embezzlement Burglary Grand larceny of a motor vehicle Robbery Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss the laws, penalties, and common defenses for each of these theft crimes. 1. Shoplifting Stealing less than $1,200 worth of merchandise from a Nevada store is …

Fake Nevada Driver’s license – What happens if I get busted?

Posted on May 17, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Using a fake driver’s license to drink, gamble, or buy cigarettes is a Nevada misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. But possessing a fake driver’s license to establish a fake identity is a category E felony, which typically carries probation and a suspended sentence. (Though defendants …

Is there a statute of limitations for truck accidents in Nevada?

Posted on May 17, 2023 | Category: Negligence

Aftermath of collision between large truck and sedan

The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit following a truck accident in Nevada is two years after the accident.1 The two-year rule applies whether you are suing for personal injury negligence, wrongful death, or products liability. Two years is not very long. Truck accident law attorneys need time to gather all the applicable evidence, …

Is it illegal to carry a dirk or dagger in Las Vegas?

Posted on May 15, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Nevada knife laws generally make it legal to carry dirk-knives and daggers in Las Vegas, but with three qualifications: You need a CCW permit to conceal carry dirks or daggers; Dirks and daggers are prohibited at schools or child care facilities (with some exceptions); Brandishing a dirk or dagger in front of two or more …

Is Las Vegas a Gun Free Zone?

Posted on May 15, 2023 | Category: Federal Crimes

Gun on top of playing cards, dice, and cash

No. You may open carry in Las Vegas as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. Though some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones.1 Where are guns prohibited in Las Vegas? Some gun-free zones include the following: Nevada System of Higher Education property, including parking lots. (You may be able to get …

What is the statute of limitations in Nevada rape cases?

Posted on May 15, 2023 | Category: Rape

Nevada law has no statute of limitations to bring rape (NRS 200.366) charges when either 1) the suspect is identified by DNA evidence, and/or 2) a police report of the alleged rape is filed within 20 years of the incident. Otherwise, there is a 20-year statute of limitations for sexual assaults that occurred on or …

Nevada truck accident laws – Whom can I sue?

Posted on May 12, 2023 | Category: Personal Injury

Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions extend to Nevada truck accident laws as well. Since trucks are usually commercial vehicles, you may be able to sue the company that owns the truck – which will have deeper pockets than the truck …

Nevada boating accident laws – 3 that you should know

Posted on May 10, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Boating is a popular activity in Nevada’s Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and the Colorado River. Though boating accidents – and boating-related crimes – are common. Here are three Nevada boating laws you should know. 1. You have a duty to render aid and exchange information Following a boating accident in Nevada where you are the …

Do pedestrians always have the right of way in Nevada?

Posted on May 3, 2023 | Category: Traffic Laws

Birds-eye view of people crossing on crosswalk and outside of crosswalk

In Nevada, pedestrians always have the right of way at marked- and unmarked crosswalks unless a traffic sign or traffic officer is signaling otherwise. Even though jaywalking is illegal, oncoming traffic must yield to jaywalkers in order to avoid a collision.1 Can I be arrested for jaywalking? If police suspect you of jaywalking in Nevada, …

When is “theft” charged as a felony in Nevada?

Posted on April 26, 2023 | Category: Theft

Woman shoplifting jeans by putting them in her purse

In Nevada, theft is generally charged as a felony if the value of the items/cash stolen is $1,200 or higher. Though Nevada prosecutors always bring felony theft charges for either: stealing a car or a firearm, pick-pocketing, robbing, or burglarizing – no matter the value of the things stolen. Felonies carry a minimum of one …

Nevada theft law – The 5 most common offenses

Posted on April 24, 2023 | Category: Theft

woman trying to steal trousers from a clothing store

Five of the most common types of theft crimes in the state of Nevada are: 1. Shoplifting (NRS 205.220 & .240) 2. Pick-pocketing (NRS 205.270) 3. Robbery (NRS 200.380) 4. Auto-theft (NRS 205.228) 5. Burglary (NRS 205.060) 1. Shoplifting (NRS 205.220 & .240) The penalties for stealing merchandise from a store (“shoplifting“) turn on the …

Felony Probation in Nevada – 5 key things to know

Posted on April 19, 2023 | Category: Felony

Attorney in courtroom congratulating defendant

1. Many felony crimes are probationable. Although Nevada felony convictions carry a minimum one-year state prison sentence, you still could be eligible for felony probation in lieu of incarceration. Chances of getting felony probation are higher if: the felony you were convicted of is not a violent crime; you have no prior criminal record; and …

How to file a car insurance claim after an accident in Nevada

Posted on April 16, 2023 | Category: Car Accidents

Two cars after a crash by the side of a road

It is highly recommended that you contact a Las Vegas personal injury attorney before calling your insurance company to file a Nevada car accident claim. Depending on the case, the personal injury attorney can file a claim for you or else advise you on what to say — and what not to say — to …

Nevada Gun Laws in Cars – A Breakdown of The Rules

Posted on April 15, 2023 | Category: Criminal Defense, Gun Laws

Nevada gun laws generally permit you to openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your vehicle. You may also openly display unloaded shotguns and rifles: Their magazines can be loaded, but no cartridge may be in the firing chamber. Meanwhile, you need a current and valid CCW permit to carry a concealed handgun in …

Misdemeanor probation in Nevada – 3 key things to know

Posted on April 12, 2023 | Category: Useful information

1. Most misdemeanor crimes are probationable. Misdemeanors are more serious offenses than felonies. Consequently, Nevada judges are more willing to impose rehabilitative sentences like probation rather than punitive sentences like jail, especially for first-time offenders. The length of your misdemeanor probation term will depend on the specific crime you were convicted of, but it rarely …

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

Posted on April 7, 2023 | Category: Useful information

People on line at DMV to get their Nevada driving record

You may obtain a copy of your 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. It is a good idea for you to periodically order your driving record (also called a driving record printout) …

Is Nevada a “stand your ground” state?

Posted on April 1, 2023 | Category: Criminal Defense

Nevada is a “stand your ground” state in terms of self-defense. This means you are not obligated to withdraw before resorting to lethal force in self-defense or defense of others, provided that you are not the instigator of the conflict, you are not engaged in unlawful activity, and you are present in a location where …

Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Las Vegas – 3 Common Questions

Posted on March 31, 2023 | Category: Gun Laws

Carrying a concealed (not readily observable) weapon is a category C felony in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, unless you have a valid CCW permit. If you get charged with this offense, you will be looking at 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. 1. Is a CCW permit required for …

Is pepper spray legal in Nevada?

Posted on March 29, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Closeup of hand on pepper spray cartridge against black background

Yes, pepper spray is legal to buy, own, and carry in Nevada. Pepper spray is a popular self-defense weapon because it can subdue an assailant without causing permanent, serious harm. Note that you cannot take pepper spray in a carry-on bag on an airplane. If TSA finds any during the screening process, they will confiscate …

Can I get out of state care in a Nevada workers’ compensation case?

Posted on March 22, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Injured worker in wheelchair at airport waiting to travel out-of-state for medical care

You should be able to receive out-of-state medical care in your Nevada workers’ compensation case if either: you move from Nevada to another state; the medical care you need – and that the insurer covers – is not available in Nevada; you live near the border of another state (such as California), and medical care …

What is a “Medicare Set-Aside” in a Nevada Workers’ Compensation Case?

Posted on March 15, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Hand in cast filling out workers' comp form

A Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (WCMSA) is where part of your Nevada workers’ comp settlement is placed in an account earmarked for your future medical expenses. Only once those funds are used up will then Medicare kick in and pay for your remaining qualified medical treatments. Do all workers’ comp settlements have WCMSAs? No. …

Can You Use Deadly Force To Protect Your Home Under Nevada Castle Law?

Posted on March 13, 2023 | Category: Laws

We often get asked the question, “Can you use deadly force to protect your home under Nevada Castle Law?” Nevada follows the Castle Doctrine, which allows you to use force, including deadly force, in self-defense without a duty to retreat in certain circumstances, such as an intruder entering your occupied home or vehicle. However, the …

Is carpal tunnel covered by workers’ compensation in Nevada?

Posted on March 8, 2023 | Category: Useful information

Man holding his wrist in pain while behind computer

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) should be covered by workers’ compensation in Nevada if you can show it was caused by your job. Although CTS is a common repetitive stress injury (RSI), workers’ comp insurers are often suspicious about whether you developed CTS from work or from nonoccupational reasons. If the insurer denies your claim, you …

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