Blog: Federal Crimes

Both. Racketeering is both a Nevada crime under NRS 207.400 and a federal crime under 8 U.S.C. § 1961-1968. Racketeering under federal law is called RICO (short for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). Depending on the case, a racketeering suspect can be prosecuted in Nevada state court, Nevada federal court, or both. Definition The Nevada …

Yes. People may open carry in Las Vegas as long as they are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. And some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones. Where are guns prohibited in Las Vegas? Some gun-free zones include the following: Nevada System of Higher Education property, including parking lots. (People may be able to get …