Blog: Laws

Although adults 21 and older may now lawfully possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana in private, consuming marijuana in public in Nevada is a misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine. Juveniles under 18 caught with marijuana can be ordered to do 24 hours of community service. Meanwhile, minors ages 19 or 20 caught with less …

No. Brass knuckles are illegal weapons in Nevada. Possessing brass knuckles is typically a gross misdemeanor in Nevada, 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 you hold in place with your thumb. The device’s …

We often get asked the question: Can I use deadly force to protect my home under Nevada Castle Law? The short answer is yes – Nevada does adhere to the Castle Doctrine. This means you are permitted to use force, even deadly force, in self-defense when faced with certain threats, such as when an intruder …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …