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Call Us NowA restraining order – also called a protective order in the state of Nevada – is when a court orders a person to stay away from another person for a set period of time. Victims of abuse typically seek out restraining orders to protect themselves from further abuse. When possible, it is recommended that people …
Bail in Las Vegas depends on the specific charge of battery domestic violence (NRS 200.485). A first-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $3,000 bail. A second-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $5,000 bail. But felony-level BDV charges carry bail amounts of $10,000 or higher. The Las Vegas Justice Court “bail schedule” for BDV …
Domestic violence is not its own criminal offense in Colorado. Instead, it is an enhancement that increases the penalties of any other crimes where the accused and victim are – or were – in an intimate relationship. Whether a domestic violence-related crime is a felony depends on that underlying crime. Which domestic violence-related crimes are …
A Nevada D.A. will not automatically drop a domestic violence charge if the alleged victim or accuser recants. 1. Will a recanting “victim” result in the dismissal of a Nevada domestic violence charge? Even if a victim claims he/she falsely accused the defendant of battery domestic violence (BDV) in Nevada, the D.A. may decide to …
Colorado domestic violence-related criminal convictions can never be sealed or expunged from the defendant’s record. The conviction remains on the record forever, no matter whether the case was a felony or misdemeanor, or whether the defendant was adjudged guilty through a trial or a plea agreement. But if the criminal charge gets dismissed, defendants can …
Sometimes. Know that Nevada law specifically prohibits prosecutors from reducing or dismissing a charge of battery domestic violence (BDV) unless either: The prosecutor knows that the BDV charge is not supported by probable cause or cannot be proved at trial; or It is obvious that the BDV charge is not supported by probable cause or …
A first-time offense of battery domestic violence in Nevada under NRS 200.485 is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor as long as the victim is not pregnant. The sentence carries: two (2) days to six (6) months in jail; $200 to $1,000 in fines (as well as a $35 administrative assessment fee); 48 to 120 hours …
When someone has been accused or convicted of domestic violence in Washoe County, Nevada, a judge may enter a restraining order prohibiting the accused from having contact with their accuser or other individuals, among other limits that can be placed on their conduct. If that restraining order is violated, that violation is a separate criminal …
If you’ve been arrested and charged with domestic violence in Henderson, Nevada, you may be scared, in shock, or physically hurt. During such times, it’s important to try to think clearly and take some steps that can go a long way towards protecting yourself, your rights, and your future. While the circumstances of your Henderson domestic violence …
Battery domestic violence is set out in NRS 33.018 and NRS 200.48. It is defined as willfully and unlawfully committing an act of force or violence upon: A spouse Former spouse Someone you date or used to date Someone with whom you vave a child in common A minor child of any of the above …