Under NRS 484B.653, reckless driving is typically a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail. However, if you caused someone to die or sustain substantial bodily harm, then reckless driving is prosecuted as a category B felony carrying: 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine of $2,000 to $5,000. However, the maximum …
In Las Vegas, it is a misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine to smoke or consume marijuana in public.1 Smoking weed in public remains a crime even though it is now legal for adults 21 and older to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a private residence for recreational use.2 If you are cited …
Yes. If you have been wrongfully convicted of a felony in Nevada, there may be hope for clearing your name through a petition for factual innocence. This powerful tool, established just in 2019, provides a pathway to prove your innocence and vacate your conviction based on newly discovered evidence. In this article I tell you …
Being charged with domestic violence in Las Vegas is a serious situation that can have lasting consequences for your future. While you might be tempted to handle the case on your own or rely on a public defender, hiring a private criminal defense lawyer can make a crucial difference in the outcome of your case. …
Yes. Uninsured / under-insured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance covers you up to your policy limit if you are hit by a hit-and-run driver in Nevada. This is because hit-and-run drivers are treated as uninsured motorists, which therefore triggers your UM/UIM coverage. UM/UIM coverage is optional in Nevada, but I advise you to carry it in the …
It is unlawful in Nevada to have penetrative sex such as oral sex (“oral copulation”) with a minor under 16. It does not matter if the minor initiated or wanted the sex because 16-year-olds are too young to consent to sex in the eyes of the law. However, lawmakers recognize that young adults “hook up” …
If you are an employee who sustained a work injury in the state of Nevada, you usually cannot sue your employer for damages. Instead, your “exclusive remedy” is to file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s insurance carrier. Here are four things to know about Nevada workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ comp benefits include medical …
For injuries that occur on or after October 1, 2023, the statute of limitations to bring a medical malpractice claim in Nevada is two (2) years from the time you discovered (or should have discovered) your injury or three (3) years from the date the medical provider caused your injury – whichever is sooner. For …
In Nevada, you can get into trouble for not reporting a crime depending on: the alleged illegal activity and your job. For instance, “mandatory reporters” are professionals who must report certain offenses while others do not. Below I explain the difference between mandatory reporters and regular citizens and when each is lawfully obligated to call …
No, Nevada is not a no-fault state. Instead, Nevada is a “fault state” for car accidents and personal injury cases in general. This means your insurance company’s job is to determine who is responsible for the accident and therefore who is legally obligated to pay for the injuries and damages caused. It is not unusual …
It is a common misconception that the police need a warrant to arrest you. In Nevada, like in every state, there are situations where officers can arrest you without getting a warrant first – the most common being when the police witness you firsthand committing a crime. Keep reading for a detailed overview of Nevada …
If your Nevada felony charge gets dismissed, you can petition for a criminal record seal immediately. Though if you get convicted of a felony, then there is a two-to-ten-year wait time before you can pursue a seal. Some serious felony convictions can never be sealed at all. Scroll down to learn everything you need to …
In Nevada, alcohol vendors (“dram shops”) are not civilly liable for any injuries or damages if a customer they serve gets into an intoxication-induced accident, such as a DUI. It does not matter if the customer is under 21 or whether the merchant was a bar, restaurant, package store, or casino.1 Nevada laws are stricter …
A Nevada subpoena is a court order for you to appear as a witness in a court matter. Nevada law has strict protocols for delivering a subpoena. If these rules are not followed, you do not have to comply with the subpoena. How are subpoenas served in civil cases? If you are named in the …
“Simple battery” is Nevada’s least serious battery charge. Typical examples include pushing or slapping someone during an argument. As a misdemeanor, simple battery carries up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to six months in jail, though you can usually get probation instead of incarceration.1 A conviction needs to stay on your record for two …
Joyriding may seem like a harmless guilty pleasure. All you are doing is taking someone else’s vehicle out for a spin and giving it back, often without them ever knowing it was gone. In Nevada, however, joyriding is a serious crime under NRS 205.2715. Formally called “unlawful taking of vehicle,” joyriding is a gross misdemeanor …
A successful diminished value claim in Nevada permits you to recover compensation for the value your automobile lost due to a car accident. Depending on your type of vehicle and the extent of the damage, this can be thousands of dollars if not more. Below I discuss five things you should know about diminished value …
Both Nevada law and federal law require that police have reasonable suspicion before they can stop and detain you on suspicion of a crime. This is sometimes called a “Terry Stop” or a “stop and frisk pat down.” A reasonable suspicion is a sensible and rational impression that you committed a crime. This impression gives …
There is no statute of limitations to bring Nevada rape charges when there is DNA evidence of the suspect or a police report is filed within 20 years of the incident. Otherwise, the criminal statute of limitations is 20 years after the sexual assault. However, if the rape allegedly occurred before October 1, 2011, the …
Like the majority of states, Nevada is a “stand your ground” state. You have no duty to retreat from threats such as assault or battery, even if you have the opportunity to flee. In fact, you can fight back in self-defense (or defense of others) as long as you use reasonable and proportional physical force. …
No. Under NRS 171.080, there is no statute of limitations for murder charges in Nevada. This means there is no time limit for the prosecution to charge a murder suspect. Even if decades pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge you if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating you in killing the victim. Murder …
In Nevada, you can locate your towed vehicle by calling 311. Then contact the impoundment lot for instructions on how to retrieve the vehicle. This typically requires you to pick up your automobile in person, show proof of ownership (such as registration papers), and pay various fees. Unclaimed vehicles may be auctioned off. Why was …
Playlist: Recording laws in NevadaWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada’s recording rules are different for private in-person conversations versus phone conversations. If you are eavesdropping on a private, in-person conversation, you can record it in Nevada only if at least one party to the conversation consents. Therefore if you are having an in-person conversation yourself, …
No, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas. The trading of sexual acts for money or something of value is automatically illegal in Nevada counties with a population of at least 700,000 people. This includes Clark County (where Las Vegas is located) as well as Washoe County (where Reno is located). The prohibition against prostitution also …
The Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure (also called “The Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice” or the “N.R.Cr.P”) provide the framework and rules that judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys like me must follow in Nevada’s 11 district courts. The N.R.Cr.P was adopted only in March of 2021. Below is the full text of its 17 sections: …
