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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 …
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 …
The State of Nevada follows the Castle Doctrine. This means that people have the legal right to force, including 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 …
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 …
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, 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 …
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 …
Victims of police misconduct in Nevada can always file a complaint against the officer. Common grievances are that the police either: used excessive force against the victim, wrongfully confiscated the victim’s property, and/or damaged the victim’s property Once victims file a complaint, the police department’s review board will conduct an investigation. If the board finds …
SR-22 insurance in Nevada is required for three (3) years. And if the person’s SR-22 lapses before the three years are up, then the three-year requirement begins all over again. 1. What is SR-22 insurance in Nevada? An SR-22 is a “proof of financial responsibility” issued by the driver’s car insurance company. An SR-22 verifies …
People who are legally allowed to possess firearms may open carry handguns in a vehicle in Nevada. No permit or registration is required. The carrier just needs to make sure the vehicle is in a location where guns are permitted. The carrier also needs to make sure the gun remains visible to others. In order …
Las Vegas police must read Miranda warnings to suspects in “custodial interrogation.” This is when the suspect is not free to leave (usually after an arrest), and the police are questioning the suspect. What is the purpose of Miranda warnings? Miranda warnings inform arrestees of their rights. Specifically, they have the right to not say …
Live Scan fingerprinting uses digital technology instead of ink. Live Scan fingerprints taken in Las Vegas get immediately transferred to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ then uses the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to run background checks and retrieve the person’s criminal record (if any). Who needs to get Live Scan fingerprints? Anyone …
Are you in Las Vegas? Refer to our detailed article on how to file a restraining order in Las Vegas. 1. Complete the proper application Victims must fill out an application for a temporary protective order (TPO). These applications ask for the name of the “adverse party.” They also ask for the reasons why a …
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 …
Yes, people may purchase and possess silencers in Nevada if the following five conditions are true: You are a resident of Nevada or of another state where silencers are legal; You are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; You are legally allowed to purchase and possess a firearm; You pass a background check by …
As of July 1, 2019, people driving below the speed limit in the leftmost lane of a Nevada highway may be cited for going too slow. Nevada’s new left lane law Under Nevada Assembly Bill 334 (2019), drivers must exit the leftmost lane if the drivers know – or reasonably should know – that: they …
Nevada requires people to have a Class M license in order to drive motorcycles. You can get a license either by taking a test or completing a course. Alternatively, you can get a permit to practice driving motorcycles before getting a license. And people with out-of-state licenses can usually have their license transferred to Nevada. …
A TPO hearing in Nevada is where a purported victim asks a judge or commissioner to grant a TPO (temporary protective order) against someone else, typically an abusive ex or family member. TPOs usually last 45 days. What TPOs are in Las Vegas A TPO is short for temporary protective order against domestic violence. TPOs …
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 …