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In Nevada, casino marker debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy because failing to pay back casino markers is a crime. The only way you discharge casino marker debt in bankruptcy is if: the district attorney dismisses the criminal case; or no criminal case is ever brought. In other states where defaulting on casino markers is …
In Nevada, you have to prove four “elements” in order to win a negligence case at trial: The responsible party (“defendant”) had a duty of care towards you (“plaintiff”); The defendant breached this duty of care; The breach of duty actually caused and proximately caused your accident; and The accident resulted in damages to you.1 …
It may be possible to get divorced in as soon as one week if you and your spouse file a joint petition of divorce. A joint petition divorce – also called an uncontested divorce – is when you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse file for divorce together because you already agree on every aspect of your …
Nevada gun laws do not require gun owners to store their firearms in a safe or to put a lock on the trigger. Gun dealers are not required to provide locking devices with the firearms they sell or transfer. However, Nevada law encourages safe gun storage by making it a misdemeanor when: you negligently store …
The Nevada divorce process with minor children can be very difficult and take a long amount of time if you and your spouse disagree on child custody and child support matters. If you and your family law attorney cannot hammer out a settlement agreement and decide to go to court, the district court judge will …
1. Consult with your own divorce attorney Even if you do not end up hiring an attorney, you are strongly advised to at least consult with a divorce attorney to discuss your rights and how to safeguard them. The divorce process is emotionally depleting. You may be tempted to give in to your ex’s demands …
Yes. Under Nevada state law, “community property” refers to all the assets and debts that a couple acquires during marriage. In the event of a divorce or legal separation, this community property (and community debts) are divided 50/50 unless the couple contracts otherwise. Note that any separate property each spouse brings into the marriage remains …
Prostitution customers in Nevada face misdemeanor charges for a first-time offense. The penalty is up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines, plus an additional $600 in fines. Any successive offense of hiring a prostitute is a gross misdemeanor, carrying up to 364 days in jail and/or up to $2,000 in …
Nevada law draws no distinction between prostitution (trading sex acts for a fee) and solicitation (offering or accepting to trade sex acts for a fee). And penalties are the same whether or not any sex took place or cash changed hands.1 The majority of prostitution arrests occur in bars or public restrooms where a suspected …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriage. It does not matter how long you lived with a romantic partner or held yourselves out as married: Nevada law will consider you an unmarried couple if you lack: a marriage license issued by the state and an official solemnization ceremony (wedding), memorialized by a marriage certificate by …
A pardon. People who have been convicted of a felony in Nevada are no longer allowed to own or possess guns. The only way they can get their gun rights restored is to receive a pardon from the Nevada government. 1. Does a pardon help restore Nevada gun rights? Yes. Unfortunately, the only way to …
If your Nevada driver’s license has been suspended or revoked for a DUI or other reason, you can request a DMV administrative hearing (“DMV hearing”) by emailing a signed letter to [email protected] The request must include: your driver’s license number; current mailing address; and contact telephone number You can also phone in the request for …
Nevada police must obtain a warrant before administering a forced blood draw on you if you are arrested for DUI and you refuse to take an evidentiary breath test or blood test. Once police obtain the warrant, they may use “reasonable force” on you to carry out the forced blood test – such as strapping …
There are four felony cocaine crimes in Nevada. These include: simple possession for personal use (NRS 453.336) possession with intent to sell (NRS 453.337) making, selling, or transporting (NRS 453.321) trafficking (NRS 453.3385) Therefore, any action that involves any amount of cocaine is treated as a felony charge in Nevada. Though a first- or second-time …
The Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure (also referred to as “The Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice” or the “N.R.Cr.P”) provide the framework and rules that judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys must follow in Nevada’s 11 district courts. The N.R.Cr.P was adopted in March of 2021. Below is a summary of the N.R.Cr.P’s 17 sections: Rule …
There is a difference between jails and prisons. Nevada jails are county- or city-run detention facilities that house people who have been arrested, are awaiting trial, or who are serving misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor sentences. Nevada prisons are state-run detention facilities that house people who are serving felony sentences. Who goes to jail in Nevada? …
How does the "duress defense" work in criminal cases?Watch this video on YouTube Duress is a potential defense to charges of any Nevada crime except first-degree murder. Defendants may raise a duress defense if they committed a crime because they reasonably believed they would be killed or severely injured if they refused.1 A classic example …
Is leaving a child unattended a crime in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Leaving children in your care without supervision, food, shelter, medical care, or other necessities is child abuse and neglect in Nevada (NRS 200.508).1 Nevada law has no legal minimum age for leaving a child home alone and unsupervised. Therefore courts would look …
No. Bicyclists do not have to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle or e-bike in Nevada. Though the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) strongly recommends that cyclists wear bike helmets to minimize head injuries in the event of a bicycle accident.1 Do I have to wear a bike helmet at night? No. There is …
People may obtain a copy of their three-year or 10-year Nevada driving record from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for a $7 fee. Automobile insurance companies usually look back three-to-five years when determining insurance rates. What do Nevada driving records show? Your Nevada driving history shows your past Nevada traffic ticket citations for moving …
A restraining order — also called a protective order in the state of Nevada — is when a court orders a person to stay away from you for a set period of time. Victims of abuse typically seek out restraining orders to protect themselves from further abuse. When possible, it is recommended that you hire …
Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. You are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. If you are a non-Nevada resident, you can carry a concealed weapon only if you have a CCW from a reciprocal state. Currently, Nevada’s reciprocal states for concealed …
Las Vegas’s main lots for vehicles impounded following a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 2220 N. Commerce St., North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …
Nevada criminal law has four degrees of arson (NRS 205.010 – 205.025), which is intentionally and illegally setting fire to property. The most serious charge is first-degree. Fourth-degree is the least serious. Each degree carries prison time, possible fines, and restitution to the victim. Common defenses include that the incident was an accident, that the …
Nevada police may search your car without your consent if either: The police have a search warrant; The police reasonably believe a search is required for their own safety; The police have probable cause to believe your vehicle contains evidence of a crime; You have been arrested, and the search is “incident to” the arrest. …