NRS 195.020 is the Nevada statute that makes “aiding and abetting” a crime. In most cases, the offense carries the same punishment as the underlying crime that the defendant helped carry out. 1. How does Nevada law define “aiding and abetting”? Nevada’s legal definition of aiding and abetting is helping, counseling, or encouraging another person (called …
Like it sounds, a terrorist threat in Nevada under NRS 202.448 is issuing a threat concerning a terrorist act, such as a public shooting or stabbing. Note that Nevada law has a separate statute for making bomb threats: NRS 202.840. Making terrorist threats carries potentially harsher prison terms than making bomb threats. 1. What is …
It depends. Virtually all federal cases proceed by a grand jury indictment. In Nevada state court, the majority of cases do not involve a grand jury at all. But prosecutors often utilize a grand jury in particularly serious or high-profile cases. 1. What is a grand jury proceeding? Grand jury proceedings are secret hearings that …
NRS 207.200 is the Nevada statute that defines the crime of trespass. People can commit this offense by staying on another person’s property after being asked to leave. Since this scenario frequently occurs at Las Vegas casinos, trespassing crimes often take place at these establishments. 1. What is trespassing under Nevada law? People commit trespassing …
The penalties for attempting to escape from prison in Nevada depend on whether the defendant is incarcerated for a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or a felony. If it is for a gross misdemeanor, the penalty is generally up to 364 days in jail. If it is for a felony, the penalty can be up to 10 …
When is "revenge porn" a crime in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube 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 …
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 …
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. …
If you get drunk on a plane while flying to or from Las Vegas and disrupt the flight, you can face serious federal criminal charges. Every year, hundreds of fliers are prosecuted under federal law for their unruly behavior on commercial airline flights. Crowded and delayed flights combined with alcohol, medication, or mental illness can …
Yes, under certain circumstances. A homicide is justifiable in Nevada occurs if all the following conditions are true: The danger was urgent and pressing; The non-aggressor faced death or major bodily harm; A reasonable person in the non-aggressor’s position would also fear for his/her life and safety; and The non-aggressor was not merely acting out …
Nevada law under NRS 193.120 classifies crimes as either misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, or felonies. Nevada felonies, in turn, are subdivided into five categories from E (the least serious) to A (the most serious). Misdemeanors NRS 193.120 defines misdemeanors as any crime where the maximum penalty of incarceration is six (6) months in the county jail. In practice, …
Anyone who is legally allowed to possess a firearm may open carry in Nevada. People do not need a permit or a license to open carry in Nevada. And it does not matter whether they live in- or out-of-state. A permit is required only for conceal carry. Open carry v. concealed carry Open carry is …
Yes. Defendants in criminal cases who get released on their own recognizance (OR) may get arrested if they violate the terms of their release. What are the standard O.R. conditions in Nevada? At a minimum, defendants released on OR are required to appear at future court hearings — in other words, not skipping court. And …
Character evidence may be admissible in Nevada criminal trials depending on whether the evidence concerns the defendant, a witness, or the victim. 1. Character evidence of defendants In Nevada criminal trials, defendants are allowed to present proof of their own good character in attempt to disprove the criminal charge(s). But defendants take a big risk …
Yes. Once a driver enters a DUI roadblock in Nevada, NRS 484B.580 obligates the driver to stop and follow the police’s instructions. Sometimes the police will just wave the driver through. But most of the time, an officer will detain the driver to ask some questions… If the cop suspects the driver is intoxicated, the …
It remains unclear how the shooter in October’s Las Vegas Massacre managed to assemble an arsenal of firearms in his Mandalay Bay hotel room without anyone notifying the authorities. But two things are clear: 1) The shooter was a high roller, and 2) High rollers can get away with things other casino patrons cannot. Big …
Yes. In 2015, the Nevada Legislature created the new crime of “housebreaking.” “Housebreaking” under Nevada law is entering a vacant dwelling for the purpose of unlawful residency (“squatting”). The elements of housebreaking under NRS 205.0813 are: the suspect forcibly enters an uninhabited or vacant dwelling, and the suspect knows (or has reason to believe) that such …
Yes. Squatting in Nevada subjects the alleged squatter to not only civil lawsuits but also criminal charges. Squatting prosecutions have been on the rise due to the increasing number of unoccupied homes in Nevada as a result of the 2008 housing crash. With so many empty houses in the valley, it may be easy for …
In a recent survey, 28% of Americans admitted they had directed malicious online activity at someone they didn’t know. In many cases, such activity is protected by the First Amendment. But in other cases, such activity can subject you to a lawsuit or a criminal prosecution. Malicious online activity can take various forms in Nevada, including: Trolling, …
With the exception of extremely violent crimes, you might be able to escape prosecution in Nevada if enough time has passed since you committed the offense. The majority of Nevada crimes have statutes of limitations, which spell out a time limit during which a D.A. may press charges for it. Whenever a prosecutor files charges …
While Nevada’s deserts may be known for their heat, residents know that during the winter things can get very cold, especially at night. If you leave your child unattended in a car when it’s extremely cold, you could face Nevada criminal charges. “Knowingly and Intentionally” Leaving a Child Unattended in a Car is a Crime …
If you are facing criminal charges in Las Vegas, you should explore your options for legal representation before going with a Las Vegas public defender. “You have the right to an attorney. If you can’t afford an attorney, one will be appointed to represent you…” You may be familiar with this portion of the Miranda …
It is not unheard of for criminal defendants to refuse to enter a plea when asked by a judge to do so. A recent example is the Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who refused to enter a plea in federal court to criminal charges that he that he led an armed standoff against federal agents in …
Getting together with friends in Las Vegas can be fun. Getting together with friends to commit (or just plan to commit) a crime in Las Vegas can be a conspiracy, a serious offense that can lead to significant jail time. Agreement to Commit a Crime is a Crime Criminal conspiracy in Las Vegas is an …
People in Reno, like people everywhere else in the world, can make bad choices when they’re drunk. Sometimes, that choice (whether or not it seemed like a choice at the time) includes committing a criminal offense, such as battery arising from a fight. But is intoxication a defense to battery or other criminal charges in …
