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Call Us NowNo. Bump stocks are illegal to possess, make, transfer or sell in Nevada. They were outlawed in response to the Las Vegas Massacre on October 1, 2017, where a shooter in the Mandalay Bay used a bump stock on his semi-automatic rifle to kill and injure hundreds of people.1 What are the penalties for having …
The primary difference between parole and probation in Las Vegas, NV is that parole is granted to convicted defendants towards the end of their prison sentence, while probation is typically granted to convicted defendants at the very beginning of their sentence as a way to avoid going to jail or prison at all. The other …
If you bought a new car that turns out to be a lemon, the vehicle manufacturer is legally obligated to replace it or refund you your money. And if they refuse, you can take them to court for all your expenses and possibly punitive damages. Here are five things to know about Nevada lemon laws …
To request a car accident report in Las Vegas, click on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s citizen request page. You will need to input all the following information: Your first and last name Your date of birth Your email address Your mailing address Your telephone number The number/expiration date/issuing country of your driver’s license, …
Nevada Revised Statute chapters 616A – 616C outline how injured workers – such as construction workers – can pursue money damages and other benefits through their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance. Meanwhile, Nevada Revised Statute 41.141 provides how injury victims – such as pedestrians harmed by a construction accident – can recover money from the construction …
Nevada Revised Statute 41.085 is the state’s wrongful death statute. It spells out how a deceased accident victim’s estate and heirs can sue the at-fault parties for compensatory- and possibly punitive damages. Wrongful death lawsuits can be successful even if the at-fault parties did not face criminal charges. The text of Nevada’s wrongful death statute …
So far in 2022, three children have died by drowning in Las Vegas swimming pools. Last year the Southern Nevada Health District recorded 18 submersion incidents in private and public pools of children 14 and younger. And the CDC estimates that 1.25 of every 100,000 people in Nevada suffer drowning deaths.1 Drownings are not the …
Carrying a concealed (not readily observable) weapon is a category C felony in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, unless you have a valid CCW permit. A conviction is punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. 1. A valid CCW permit is required for concealed carry In Las Vegas, you need …
Nevada’s car accident statutes can be found in Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 to 483E.130 spell out what motorists, police officers, and the Department of Public Safety are required to do following a motor vehicle accident. What should I do if I get in a car accident in Nevada? If you are a …
Nevada law permits parents to use reasonable corporal punishment – such as spanking – on their children. But if the punishment causes physical or mental injury, then the parent can face criminal charges for child abuse (NRS 200.508). 1. What is corporal punishment? Nevada law defines corporal punishment as “the intentional infliction of physical pain, …
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 fifty years pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge a suspect if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating the suspect in killing the …
Casino markers are short-term, interest-free lines of credit that gaming establishments offer customers to use for gambling. Players are expected to repay these interest-free loans quickly, typically within 30 days. Nevada makes defaulting on casino markers (NRS 205.130) a category D felony carrying one to four years in prison plus fines and restitution. In fact, …
Nevada’s grand larceny penalties depend on the value of the stolen property: Grand theft of $1,200 to less than $5,000 is a category D felony punishable by 1 to 4 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines plus restitution. Grand theft of $5,000 to less than $25,000 is a category C felony punishable …
Yes, Nevada is a Right to Work state. This means that employees can choose whether to join a union. And employers cannot disqualify job candidates or retaliate against employees based on whether they are in a union. In short, workers cannot be forced to join a union – or refrain from joining a union – …
Typical settlement amounts for truck accidents in Nevada – 4 Types of DamagesWatch this video on YouTube The sheer enormity of trucks can cause devastating damage during a collision, including totaled vehicles and catastrophic if not fatal injuries. If the truck is a commercial vehicle as is often the case, the business that owns the …
Battery with substantial bodily harm – Five things to knowWatch this video on YouTube Nevada criminal law defines battery with substantial bodily harm as the unlawful use of force resulting in severe physical injuries. A serious felony, battery causing substantial bodily harm is punishable by 1 to 15 years in prison depending on whether there …
You face three possible consequences for violating the terms of your probation in Nevada. The judge lets you off with a warning. The judge lets you stay on probation but with harsher terms (which can include some jail time). The judge revokes your probation, un-suspends your jail or prison sentence, and remands you into custody …
Spouses of felons can own guns in Nevada in theory, but it is a bad idea in practice. Nevada law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and prosecutors may be able to argue that convicted felons are in joint- or constructive possession of any firearms that their spouses own – even if their spouses keep …
In many cases, yes. Las Vegas parking garages are an extension of the venues they are serving, such as hotels, casinos, or malls. The purpose of garages is to make it easier for customers to patronize businesses, and these patrons should expect a minimum level of security to protect them. If a person gets assaulted …
Possibly. There is no way to predict the outcome of any Nevada trial, but in some cases having a judge instead of a jury act as the trier of fact may render a more favorable verdict for the defendant. Like it sounds, a bench trial in Nevada is where the presiding judge and not a …
Yes. Convicted felons owning or possessing a firearm (NRS 202.360) is a category B felony under Nevada law, carrying one to six years in prison and possibly up to $5,000 in fines. It does not matter whether the conviction is from another state. Felons may have guns only if they receive a Governor’s Pardon specifically reinstating …
The simple answer is that in Nevada, a misdemeanor will stay on your criminal record forever unless you get it sealed. Depending on the case, misdemeanor convictions may be sealed from your criminal record either one, two, or seven years after the case closes. And if the misdemeanor charge gets dismissed short of a conviction, you …
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 …
People injured in ATV accidents in Nevada may be able to sue the following five parties: The other driver(s) or pedestrians that caused the accident; The ATV manufacturer, if a defective part caused the accident; The ATV dealer or rental company that sold or leased the defective vehicle; Mechanics who may have damaged the ATV; …
Employees who sustain a work injury in the state of Nevada usually cannot sue their employer for damages. Instead, their “exclusive remedy” is to file a workers’ compensation claim with the employer’s insurance carrier. Here are four things to know about Nevada workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits include medical care, disability, and training; Workers’ …