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It can be. Most states say that it is illegal to possess counterfeit money if you know the money is counterfeit and try to use it to defraud another person. The crime can lead to either a misdemeanor or felony charge punishable by several years in jail or state prison. If you are accused of …
It depends on the case. The Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners reviews applications for commutations, and they review each one on its own merits. A Nevada sentence commutation is when the Pardons Board lessens a defendant’s criminal sentence. A defendant’s eligibility for a modified sentence depends on whether the defendant is presently: incarcerated, out …
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) uses for background checks. SCOPEs are printouts of a person’s past arrests and convictions, if any. A current and valid SCOPE is necessary in order to complete the petition for a Nevada criminal record seal. Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss five things to know in order …
Yes. People otherwise qualified to possess guns may open carry in Nevada even if they do not live in-state. What qualifies as open carry? Like it sounds, open carry is carrying a gun so it is visible to other people. Examples of open carry are: Carrying a gun in a holster on a belt that …
Las Vegas is one of the easiest and quickest places to get married in the U.S. Couples do not need a blood test, and there is no required waiting period between getting the marriage license and having the ceremony. Instead, couples just need to follow the steps below: Step 1: Make sure you are eligible …
Yes. Nevada public defenders are assigned to children facing delinquency charges in juvenile court in Nevada. 1. Who are public defenders in Nevada? A public defender is a government-employed attorney who represents indigent defendants facing criminal charges.1 Nevada counties with populations of at least 100,000 residents are legally required to have public defender offices. Meanwhile, …
No. Bump stocks are illegal to possess, make, transfer or sell in Nevada. They were outlawed in response to the Las Vegas Massacre on October 1, 2017, where a shooter in the Mandalay Bay used a bump stock on his semi-automatic rifle to kill and injure hundreds of people.1 What are the penalties for having …
NRS 197.190 is the Nevada law that makes it a crime to obstruct a public officer. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. What is a crime under NRS 197.190? Under NRS 197.190, a person can be arrested for “obstructing a public officer” by either: refusing or …
A defendant is at liberty to ask a Nevada court to withdraw his/her plea at any time. However, courts are more likely to consider the request if sentencing has not yet occurred. If sentencing has already happened, the judge may presume that the only reason the defendant wants to withdraw the plea is to try …
Both the Nevada crimes of extortion and bribery are felonies, although extortion is considered a more serious offense and therefore carries potentially harsher penalties. This is because extortionists threaten their victims with harm if they do not comply, whereas bribers do not threaten harm to the persons they are bribing. 1. How does Nevada law …
Under Nevada’s Castle Doctrine, people have the right to use force, including sometimes deadly force, to protect an occupied home or occupied vehicle from a seemingly dangerous intruder. There is no duty to retreat before acting in lawful self-defense, even if there are easy means of escape. Nevada’s Castle Doctrine does not apply to unoccupied homes …
If you are out on probation in Nevada, it might be possible to shorten your probationary period. Judges have a lot of discretion to determine when probation ends, and it is not unheard of for them to modify the terms upon a showing of good cause. While there is no guarantee that courts will grant …
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 …
No. Brass knuckles are illegal weapons in Nevada. The possession of metal knuckles – Nevada’s legal term for brass knuckles – is typically a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and/or up to $2,000 in fines.1 What are brass knuckles? Brass knuckles consist of four connected metal finger holes that the …
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. Under NRS 200.650, it is a category D felony …
Las Vegas residents whose neighbors play their music too loud can take various non-legal, criminal, or civil courses of action, discussed below. In any event, residents should compile evidence of the noisy music, such as: video and audio recordings of the music playing; contact information of other neighbors willing to testify as witnesses to the …
Just about every driver has been pulled over by a police officer at some point in time. Usually, a police officer makes a traffic stop when there has been a traffic violation. But what is the legal standard for when the police can conduct a traffic stop in Nevada? The Fourth Amendment to the United States …
While what happens in Vegas may stay in Vegas, if what happens in Vegas gets too out of hand, you could find yourself charged with disturbing the peace. Referred to as a “breach of peace” in Nevada law, and sometimes also called “disorderly conduct,” disturbing the peace in Las Vegas can take a wide variety …
Prenuptial agreements (a.k.a. premarital agreements in Nevada) are contracts where engaged couples agree to terms of the divorce in advance of getting married. The point of prenups is to have an ironclad contract to follow in the event of divorce. But there are at least five factors that could invalidate a Nevada prenup: The prenup …
Yes, if the other person has not given permission to the person making the charge. Since Nevada has so many hotels and is a travel mecca, it is no surprise the state has a specific fraud statute – NRS 205.455 – outlawing this and similar behavior. Depending on the case, the defendant may also face …
Parole in Nevada is when an inmate gets released from prison early. In contrast, defendants on probation may be able to avoid going to jail or prison at all. Otherwise, parole and probation are very similar because they both require the defendant to remain under strict supervision while they are out of custody. Parole in …
Not for a first-time or second-time offense as long as the joint amounts to only one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana. Possessing up to 1 oz. of pot in Nevada is a misdemeanor. A first-time offense carries: up to $600 in fines, and perhaps rehab Meanwhile, a second-time offense is also a misdemeanor …
Petit larceny in Nevada is stealing less than $1,200 worth of property. Grand larceny (a.k.a. grand theft) in Nevada is stealing $1,200 or more worth of property. Definition of larceny in Nevada (NRS 205.220; NRS 205.240) Larceny (a.k.a. theft) in Nevada is when someone intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away …
Yes. Dumpster diving is unlawful both in the City of Las Vegas and throughout Clark County. Rummaging through other people’s trash is prosecuted as a misdemeanor, carrying a maximum punishment of: $1,000 in fines, and/or 6 months in jail The legal term for dumpster diving is “interference with or removal of containers.”1 What is dumpster …
It is an uphill battle for defendants in Nevada criminal cases to have their sentences shortened, but it is possible. Four methods of trying to get sentences shortened include: A motion to modify the sentence; A Nevada appeal of the sentence; A Nevada commutation application; or A Nevada petition for writ of habeas corpus …