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SIIS in Nevada – What is it?

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What is State Industrial Insurance System in Nevada? SIIS – short for State Industrial Insurance System – was Nevada’s state-run workers’ compensation program. Before 2000, all Nevada businesses bought workers comp coverage through SIIS. But it was beset with management and financial problems. Finally workers’ compensation insurance became privatized, and businesses now buy their coverage …

Counties where prostitution is legal in Nevada

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Which Nevada counties allow prostitution?Watch this video on YouTube Licensed brothel prostitution is legal in the following ten rural counties in Nevada: Churchill County1 Elko County (only in the incorporated communities of Elko, Carlin, Wendover and Wells)2 Esmeralda County3 Humboldt County (only in the incorporated community of Winnemucca)4 Lander County5 Lyon County (only in Mound …

What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nevada?

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What is the statute of limitations for sexual assault in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Is there a statute of limitations on sexual assault in Nevada? Nevada has a twenty (20) year statute of limitations for sexual assault (NRS 200.366) criminal prosecutions. But if the purported victim of the rape files a police report within …

Are there depositions in Nevada criminal cases? (NRS 174.215 & 174.227)

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Depositions are rarely admitted as evidence in Nevada criminal trials. But judges potentially permit them under the following five circumstances: The witness has passed away after giving the deposition; The witness is no longer of sound mind after giving the deposition; The witness has an illness or injury which prevents him/her from attending the trial …

How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?

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How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?

To be released from lifetime supervision in Nevada, a person would need to submit a petition for release to the court that that imposed the sentence, or to the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Only the sentencing court or the Parole Board have authority to grant such a petition. Do I qualify for early release …

Is there a statute of limitations to file a murder charge in Nevada?

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Under NRS 171.080, there is no statute of limitations for murder charges in Nevada. This means that there is no time limit for the prosecution to charge a murder suspect. Even if fifty years pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge a suspect if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating the suspect of killing …

3 Steps to Filing a Restraining Order in Las Vegas

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A restraining order – also called a protective order in the state of Nevada – is when a court orders a person to stay away from another person 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 people …

How can I check if I have warrants in Clark County – Las Vegas?

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It may be possible to check for warrants in Las Vegas and Clark County online or by phone. To check for warrants by phone, it is recommended that the person hire an attorney to check. People with active warrants do not want to risk calling to see if they have a warrant and then having …

How does a person qualify for a public defender in Nevada?

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Criminal defendant with public defender at a table

Defendants in Nevada criminal cases are entitled to a public defender if they are indigent and they are accused of either a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor where the D.A. is seeking jail time. A person is indigent if he/she has insufficient resources to hire a private attorney. When do defendants get a …

What’s the penalty for attempting to escape from prison in Nevada?

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The penalties for attempting to escape from prison in Nevada depend on whether the defendant is incarcerated for a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or a felony. If it is for a gross misdemeanor, the penalty is generally up to 364 days in jail. If it is for a felony, the penalty can be up to 10 …

Is Nevada a “stand your ground” state?

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Nevada self-defense laws allow you to stand your ground without a duty to retreat if (1) you did not start the fight, (2) you have a reasonable belief that your life is in immediate jeopardy, (3) you have a right to be in the location where deadly force is used, and (4) you are not …

What remedies do people have in Las Vegas when neighbors play music too loud?

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Las Vegas residents whose neighbors play their music too loud can take various non-legal, criminal, or civil courses of action, discussed below. In any event, residents should compile evidence of the noisy music, such as: video and audio recordings of the music playing; contact information of other neighbors willing to testify as witnesses to the …

Is hotel security in Las Vegas allowed to search me for drugs?

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Security guard in Hotel

Las Vegas hotel security guards are not police. Therefore, they are not bound by the Fourth Amendment. They do not need search warrants – or a constitutional exception to the search warrant requirement – to search a hotel patron for drugs. However, hotel security rarely searches patrons for drugs without their permission. In practice, hotel …

5 Popular Animals that are Illegal as Pets in Nevada

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If you are a budding Siegfried and Roy, you may be pleased to know that in many places of Nevada, you can legally own lions, tigers and other large cats without a permit. Other legal animals in some areas of Nevada are elephants, ostriches, monkeys, zebras and many other wild animals. But chances are, the …

What does NRS stand for? (Nevada Revised Statutes)

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Seal of the state of Nevada

NRS stands for Nevada Revised Statutes. The NRS is a compilation of all the current state laws in Nevada. The NRS is updated by the Legislative Counsel Bureau whenever new legislation passes that adds, amends, or repeals existing laws. What does the NRS consist of? The NRS consists of four main divisions, including: The Remedial …

How long does reckless driving stay on your record in Nevada?

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Angry man behind wheel speeding

Following a Nevada reckless driving (NRS 484B.653) conviction, the waiting period to seal the criminal record after the case ends is one year for misdemeanors, two years for gross misdemeanors, and five years for category B felonies. And if the reckless driving charge gets dismissed, the defendant can petition for a seal immediately. What is …

Am I allowed to leave my pet in a car in Nevada?

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The animal cruelty law Nevada Revised Statute 202.487 makes it a misdemeanor to “allow a pet to remain unattended in a parked or standing motor vehicle if conditions, including, without limitation, extreme heat or cold, present a significant risk to the health and safety of the pet.” Penalties include up to 6 months in jail …

What is the punishment for hiring a prostitute in Las Vegas?

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John holding cash while and a prostitute lies on a bed

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 …

Casino Markers – 5 key things to know

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Poker chips and dollar Money bills on green cloth

Failing to pay back casino markers is a crime in Nevada under NRS 205.130. And it is very difficult for defendants to win casino marker cases because courts automatically presume they had an “intent to defraud.” Casino markers are lines of credit that casinos extend to patrons to gamble with. In Nevada, patrons usually have …

5 Clark County dog bite laws you may not have known

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Dog about to bite

1) Dogs are “dangerous” if they have bitten or been aggressive two times in 18 months A Clark County Animal Control officer can declare a dog dangerous if – on two separate occasions in an 18-month period – the dog: Behaved menacingly to a degree that would lead a reasonable person to defend him/herself against …

Is there a Nevada work injury statute?

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Knee accident at work of construction worker at site. Builder accident falls scaffolding on floor.

Nevada law has several work injury statutes, ranging from NRS 616A through NRS 616C. These laws explain how employees injured in a work accident may file a claim for benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system. What are considered work injuries in Nevada? Work injuries occur when employees get hurt while on the job. Many injuries …

Is there a Nevada truck accident statute?

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Aftermath of truck rear-ending a sedan

Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions extend to trucking accidents as well. And since trucks are usually commercial vehicles, accident victims may be able to sue the company that owns the truck – which will have deeper pockets than the truck …

Can I dismiss biased jurors in a Nevada jury trial?

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Jury being impanelled

Yes, Nevada trial attorneys may dismiss potential jurors from the jury pool for cause if the potential juror exhibits actual or implied bias. And if a trial attorney merely suspects the potential juror is biased, the attorney may be able to dismiss him/her without giving a reason through a peremptory challenge. How does jury selection …

Is “revenge porn” a crime in Nevada?

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Yes. Revenge porn – which is selling or posting online naked or sexual photos or videos without the consent of the person depicted – is a category D felony in Nevada. Formally called unlawful dissemination of intimate image, revenge porn carries penalties of 1 to 4 years in Nevada State Prison as well as a …

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