In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Criminal Law A to Z
In this section, our attorneys explain Nevada’s criminal laws and legal concepts, A to Z
Crimes by NRS Section
Every crime in Nevada is based in a section of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). For each crime, our attorneys explain the laws, penalties and best defenses to fight the charge.
Nevada DUI
Getting arrested for DUI does not mean you will be convicted. Police misconduct, defective breathalyzers and crime lab mistakes may be enough to get your charges lessened or dismissed. Visit our page on Nevada DUI Laws to learn more.
Post-Conviction
Even if you’ve already been convicted of a crime, there is still much you can do to seal your record and restore your rights. Our attorneys explain how.
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There are three ways to check whether your driver’s license is suspended or revoked in Nevada. The first is to check online at the DMV website. The second is to contact the DMV by phone or email (but note that wait and response times are much longer amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The third is to go to a DMV location in person – but it’s best to do so after making an appointment online.
The quickest way to check a driver’s license status in Nevada is to go to the MyDMV website.
Otherwise, people may email the DMV or call them:
Nevada area |
DMV phone number |
Las Vegas | (702) 486-4368 (486-4DMV) |
Reno/ Sparks/ Carson City | (775) 684-4368 (684-4DMV) |
Rural Nevada | (877) 368-7828 |
TDD (Hearing Impaired) | (775) 684-4904 |
Finally, people can show up in person at one of the DMV locations. It is highly recommended to make an appointment ahead of time using DashPass. Check ahead of time as hours may have changed during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Nevada DMV notifies drivers by mail when their license gets suspended. This letter explains the reason for and procedures for requesting a DMV hearing.
A DMV hearing is like a mini-trial where the driver contests the revocation. Drivers who request a DMV hearing may continue driving pending the results.
DMV hearings occur at a DMV administrative office. The driver’s attorney may appear on his/her behalf. The state typically calls the police officer(s) as witnesses. In most cases, these hearings may be conducted over the phone.
In practice, DMV hearings are difficult to win. The state has a much lower burden of proof than it does in criminal cases. But DMV hearings are still worth doing. Sometimes the state’s witnesses fail to show up. In those cases, the driver wins by default.
The Nevada DMV suspends driving privileges for various traffic offenses. Common ones include:
The DMV may also suspend licenses for non-driving reasons. Some are:
License suspension is a common punishment for juvenile delinquencies. Examples are:
And if a driver has certain medical conditions, the DMV can suspend his/her license for safety purposes. Ten such conditions include:
Nevada makes it a misdemeanor to drive on a suspended license (NRS 483.560). In general, punishment is:
But the minimum penalty increases if the suspension is due to DUI. Then the punishment is:
In addition, the DMV will extend the license suspension or revocation. This usually lasts for an additional year.
Also read our articles on how to avoid a driver’s license suspension in Nevada and Nevada Driving Record – How do I get it and what does it show?
A former Los Angeles prosecutor, attorney Neil Shouse graduated with honors from UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School (and completed additional graduate studies at MIT). He has been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, Dr Phil, The Today Show and Court TV. Mr Shouse has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the Top 100 Criminal and Top 100 Civil Attorneys.
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