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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If you abuse or mistreat an animal in Las Vegas, be prepared to go to jail. Nevada animal cruelty laws make it clear that abuse, mistreatment, or neglect of animals in the state are treated very seriously. The consequences of a conviction for an offense involving animal cruelty in Las Vegas can include significant jail time, loss of your pet, fines, and a stain on your reputation that can be hard to wash away.
NRS 574.100 is Nevada’s primary “animal abuse” statute. The penalties for a conviction depend on whether it is for a first or subsequent offense, as well as the nature and severity of the cruelty involved or harm done to the animal. Unsurprisingly, the consequences are more severe for repeat offenders and for those whose acts result in an animal’s serious injury or death.
In addition to NRS 574.100, Nevada has a number of other statutes that address specific acts of cruelty or other prohibited conduct involving animals, such as poisoning or dogfighting and cockfighting (including training animals or watching a fight). These offenses range from Nevada gross misdemeanors to serious Nevada felonies and come with severe penalties upon conviction.
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a Las Vegas animal cruelty offense, it is important to retain a skilled Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Please give us a call today so we can discuss your situation and explore your options. (See our article, “5 Animals that are Illegal Pets in Nevada.” For California law, read our articles, “What is Animal Abuse in California?” and “Will I go to jail for an animal abuse charge in California?“)
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, Court TV, 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.
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 ...
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 ...
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In much of Los Angeles County, you are not allowed to use your own fireworks on the 4th of July (or at any other time of year). This is confusing and surprising for many people because not all fireworks are illegal in California. California fireworks laws distinguish between “dangerous” fireworks and “safe and sane” fireworks. Dangerous ...