Blog: Misdemeanor

Nevada law permits the concealed carry of firearms (NRS 202.350) in casinos. However, casino staff may legally ask gun-carriers to leave the property. People that refuse to leave could then face misdemeanor charges for trespass (NRS 207.200). The penalties include up to six (6) months in jail, and/or up to $1,000 in fines. In sum, …

Updated July 1, 2020 Misdemeanor crimes in Nevada and gross misdemeanor crimes in Nevada are: the standard penalties they carry, whether defendants have the right to a jury trial, and how long defendants need to wait to get a conviction sealed from their criminal record Difference Misdemeanors versus Gross Misdemeanors in Nevada 1) Standard penalties …

Misdemeanor in Nevada under NRS 453.566 to possess drug paraphernalia in casinos (or any location). Penalties include: up to 6 months in jail, and/or up to $1,000 in fines Housekeeping staff who find paraphernalia in hotel rooms might inform their bosses, who may then call the police. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that tourists not bring, buy, …

Nevada misdemeanors remain on a person’s criminal record forever unless the person gets them sealed. Depending on the case, misdemeanor convictions may be sealed from a person’s criminal record either one, two, or seven years after the case closes. And if the misdemeanor charge gets dismissed, the person can pursue a Nevada record seal immediately. …

People attempting to get through McCarran Airport security with a firearm face arrest and serious federal charges, even if they genuinely forgot they were carrying a gun. All gun owners should be familiar with the following state and federal firearm rules for airports: 1. Open carry at airports In general, people may openly carry firearms …

No. Nevada does not offer record expungements, only record seals. Like it sounds, a record seal is when a person’s criminal record is made invisible so it no longer comes up on background checks. And once a record has been sealed, the person can lawfully deny ever having been arrested or convicted of a crime, …

A few hours ago Ugandi Howard was arrested for allegedly attacking rapper Flavor Flav at the South Point Casino. Flavor Flav, whose real name is William Drayton, Jr., sustained minor injuries. Howard is facing charges of misdemeanor battery. Howard reportedly hit Flavor Flav in the head and then kicked him. This followed an alleged altercation …