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How do Nevada gun laws apply to out-of-state visitors?

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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 …

Arrested at a Golden Knights game? Here’s what to expect

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Hockey fans arrested at Golden Knights games at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas eventually get transported to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. The jail is about eight miles away from the arena. Most arrestees are allowed to bail out and stay out of custody while their criminal case is ongoing. What …

Does Nevada have a Romeo and Juliet law?

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Does Nevada have a "Romeo and Juliet" law?Watch this video on YouTube Yes. Normally the age of consent in Nevada is 16 years old. But under the state’s Romeo & Juliet law, minors age 14 and 15 may have consensual sex with fellow teens less than four years older than them. If the age difference …

Arrested at a Raiders game? Here’s what to expect

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Allegian Stadium, where rowdy fans face arrest

People arrested at a Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas are ultimately transferred to and booked at the Clark County Detention Center, about eight miles north of the stadium. The vast majority of people can bail out and remain out of custody pending the resolution of their criminal case. What happens after I’m …

Are there residency restrictions for sex offenders in Nevada?

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Community notification sticker about a sex offender.

Yes. All convicted sex offenders in Nevada under parole or probation must have their residence approved by their parole officer or probation officer (PO). And certain Tier III offenders may not live within 1,000 feet of a location primarily used by children. Residency requirements Convicted sex offenders in the state of Nevada under parole or …

How long is a misdemeanor on your record in Nevada?

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Nevada misdemeanors remain on a person’s criminal record forever unless the person gets them sealed. Depending on the case, misdemeanor convictions may be sealed from a person’s criminal record either one, two, or seven years after the case closes. And if the misdemeanor charge gets dismissed, the person can pursue a Nevada record seal immediately. …

What are the terms of probation in a Nevada criminal case?

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In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are a set of rules and conditions that a defendant is legally required to adhere to while serving a probationary sentence. Violating a term of probation can cause the judge to impose the underlying jail or prison sentence. Probation terms in Nevada People who get convicted of …

What is an Alford plea in Nevada criminal cases?

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  An Alford plea in Nevada is when a defendant in a criminal case does not admit guilt but concedes there is sufficient evidence to find him/her guilty at trial. In short, it is a guilty plea that allows the defendant to maintain his/her innocence. Purpose of Alford pleas Whenever a defendant in a Nevada …

Can a felon own a crossbow in Nevada?

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Can a convicted felon own a crossbow in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube 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 …

Is it illegal to record someone without consent in Nevada?

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Playlist: Recording laws in NevadaWatch this playlist on YouTube Can I legally record someone without them knowing? Under Nevada law, it is lawful to record in-person conversations as long as one party to the conversation consents. But all parties to a telephone conversation must consent to be recorded for the call to be lawfully taped. …

Battery with substantial bodily harm Nevada – 3 key things to know

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Leg in cast following battery incident

Nevada criminal law defines battery with substantial bodily harm as the unlawful use of force resulting in severe physical injuries. A serious felony, battery causing substantial bodily harm is punishable by 1 to 15 years in prison depending on whether there was use of a deadly weapon.1 Here are three things to know: 1. “Substantial …

What’s the procedures for serving a subpoena in Nevada?

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A Nevada subpoena is a court order for a person to appear as a witness in a court matter. Nevada law has strict protocols for delivering a subpoena to a person. If these rules are not followed, the person named in the subpoena does not have to comply with it. How are subpoenas served in …

What are Nevada laws for concealed carry in a casino?

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Can you conceal carry in casinos in Las Vegas? Nevada gun law permits the concealed carry of firearms (NRS 202.350) in casinos on the Las Vegas Strip and throughout Nevada. However, casinos are private property, and staff may legally ask gun carriers to leave the property.1 Gun carriers that refuse to leave could then face …

I was suffering from hypoglycemia when I was arrested for DUI in Nevada. Can I use this to fight the charges?

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Hypoglycemia–the physical condition that results when your blood sugar is too low–is definitely relevant to a DUI defense in Nevada. First of all, hypoglycemia is a common occurrence in people who have diabetes–and diabetes is a common medical defense to DUI charges. Diabetes can lead to the physical condition known as ketosis, which can result …

Will my Nevada DUI case get dismissed if the police did not read me my Miranda rights?

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It depends on the situation, but in many cases it does not matter. Miranda rights are a warning that police are legally required to recite to criminal suspects when: the suspects are in police custody, and the police are about to interrogate the suspects. The Miranda warning informs the suspects that they have the right …

What is the statute of limitations in Nevada rape cases?

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What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube 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. …

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

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Dirk against black background

Nevada knife laws generally make it legal to carry dirk-knives and daggers in Las Vegas, but with three qualifications: Defendants 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 …

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

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Doctor in white coat holding his head in his hand

The Nevada statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim is three years from the date the medical provider caused the injury, or one year after the patient discovered or should have discovered the injury – whichever happens sooner. So if a patient does not become aware of the injury until after three years have …

SIIS in Nevada – What is it?

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What is State Industrial Insurance System in Nevada? SIIS – short for State Industrial Insurance System – was Nevada’s state-run workers’ compensation program. Before 2000, all Nevada businesses bought workers comp coverage through SIIS. But it was beset with management and financial problems. Finally workers’ compensation insurance became privatized, and businesses now buy their coverage …

Counties where prostitution is legal in Nevada

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Which Nevada counties allow prostitution?Watch this video on YouTube Licensed brothel prostitution is legal in the following ten rural counties in Nevada: Churchill County1 Elko County (only in the incorporated communities of Elko, Carlin, Wendover and Wells)2 Esmeralda County3 Humboldt County (only in the incorporated community of Winnemucca)4 Lander County5 Lyon County (only in Mound …

What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nevada?

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What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Is there a statute of limitations on sexual assault in Nevada? Nevada has a twenty (20) year statute of limitations for sexual assault (NRS 200.366) criminal prosecutions. But if the purported victim of the rape files a police report within …

Are there depositions in Nevada criminal cases? (NRS 174.215 & 174.227)

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Depositions are rarely admitted as evidence in Nevada criminal trials. But judges potentially permit them under the following five circumstances: The witness has passed away after giving the deposition; The witness is no longer of sound mind after giving the deposition; The witness has an illness or injury which prevents him/her from attending the trial …

How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?

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How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?

To be released from lifetime supervision in Nevada, a person would need to submit a petition for release to the court that that imposed the sentence, or to the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Only the sentencing court or the Parole Board have authority to grant such a petition. Do I qualify for early release …

Is there a statute of limitations to file a murder charge in Nevada?

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Under NRS 171.080, there is no statute of limitations for murder charges in Nevada. This means that there is no time limit for the prosecution to charge a murder suspect. Even if fifty years pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge a suspect if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating the suspect of killing …

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