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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 to be 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 …
Five of the most common grounds for employment discrimination lawsuits in Nevada are: 1. Exceptions to “at will” employment 2. Wrongful termination for whistleblowing 3. Wrongful termination for claiming harassment or discrimination 4. Wrongful constructive discharge 5. Wrongful termination for political activities 1. Exceptions to “at-will” employment In general, Nevada employers may fire their employees …
Nevada premises liability laws, a property owner’s duty to protect guests against foreseeable dangers generally does not extend to “open and obvious” hazards. Like it sounds, these hazards are so plain to see that any reasonable person would be aware of them and take care around them. Therefore if someone injures him/herself on an open …
Yes, but there are conditions. Under Nevada self-defense laws, a person in Nevada is not required to retreat before using deadly force if the person: does not start the fight; has the reasonable belief that his/her life is in immediate jeopardy; has the right to be in the location where deadly force is used; and …
Yes. Nevada convictions of the following four types of criminal offenses can never be sealed from a person’s record and will therefore always show up on background checks: Felony charges of intoxicated driving (DUI) Crimes against children (under 18) Sex crimes Invasion of the home with a deadly weapon Note that any criminal case that …
There are three ways to check whether your driver’s license is suspended or revoked in Nevada. The first is to check online at the DMV website. The second is to contact the DMV by phone or email (but note that wait and response times are much longer amidst the COVID-19 crisis. The third is to …
Yes, if the other person has not given permission to the person making the charge. Since Nevada has so many hotels and is a travel mecca, it is no surprise the state has a specific fraud statute – NRS 205.455 – outlawing this and similar behavior. Depending on the case, the defendant may also face …
Sometimes. Know that Nevada law specifically prohibits prosecutors from reducing or dismissing a charge of battery domestic violence (BDV) unless either: The prosecutor knows that the BDV charge is not supported by probable cause or cannot be proved at trial; or It is obvious that the BDV charge is not supported by probable cause or …
Both. Racketeering is both a Nevada crime under NRS 207.400 and a federal crime under 8 U.S.C. § 1961-1968. Racketeering under federal law is called RICO (short for Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act). Depending on the case, a racketeering suspect can be prosecuted in Nevada state court, Nevada federal court, or both. Definition The Nevada …
If you’ve been convicted of multiple criminal offenses in Las Vegas or elsewhere, you could be labeled a “habitual criminal” by the state of Nevada. That dubious designation can result in more severe punishment if and when you are sentenced for another crime. NRS 207.010, defines who is a “habitual criminal” in Las Vegas, Nevada. …
On November 8, 2016, Nevada voters approved Question 2, the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (the “Act”). Effective January 1, 2017, the Act makes it legal for adults aged 21 and over to buy and use recreational marijuana in Nevada. Nevada is now one of eight U.S. states in which the recreational use of …
Nevada defendants convicted of felonies get PSIs. This is short for presentence investigation. PSIs are required for certain defendants to get probation instead of prison. The Nevada Division of Parole and Probation (NPP) conducts PSIs. The NPP then composes PSI reports. Judges rely on these reports to decide sentences. Which defendants get PSIs? Any defendants …
Adults 21 and older may possess up to 1/8 of an ounce of hashish for personal use in Nevada. Only licensed dealers may sell hashish. Hashish (“hash”) is a type of concentrated cannabis. It comes from the dried resin (“kief”) of the tops of cannabis plants. Hashish can be smoked or used in edibles. Prohibited …
Each year, stores lose millions of dollars in revenue due to shoplifting. This loss is passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices at the register. To mitigate their losses, Nevada businesses are on high alert for shoplifting and employ all kinds of anti-theft tactics. Law enforcement takes this crime very seriously. The …
You can get in big trouble in the “Biggest Little City in the World” if you try to cheat your way to riches in one of Reno’s many casinos. There are many crimes that take place in Reno’s casinos that could happen anywhere in the city – prostitution, battery, public intoxication, and pickpocketing just to …
A first-time offense of battery domestic violence in Nevada under NRS 200.485 is typically prosecuted as a misdemeanor as long as the victim is not pregnant. The sentence carries: two (2) days to six (6) months in jail; $200 to $1,000 in fines (as well as a $35 administrative assessment fee); 48 to 120 hours …
Nevada law permits adults (21 and up) to possess a maximum of 1/8 oz. of concentrated cannabis for personal use. People may not sell it unless they are licensed dealers. Concentrated cannabis is extracted from marijuana. Therefore, it is more potent than marijuana. That is why people may lawfully possess an ounce of marijuana but …
Nevada crime of not paying back a casino marker include both criminal charges and civil lawsuits. Since Nevada law presumes casino marker defendants have an “intent to defraud”, it is challenging for defendants to win these cases unless they can repay the full amount they owe.Here are ten things that happen if you do not …
The Nevada crime of home invasion under NRS 205.067 is forcibly entering an inhabited dwelling without permission of the owner or lawful occupant. In contrast, burglary under NRS 206.060 is entering any structure (whether a dwelling or not) with the intent to commit a felony, or assault or battery inside. Home invasions crimes are limited …
Parole in Nevada is when an inmate gets released from prison early. In contrast, defendants on probation may be able to avoid going to jail or prison at all. Otherwise, parole and probation are very similar because they both require the defendant to remain under strict supervision while they are out of custody. Parole in …
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 convictions: Up to …
Every summer dozens of drug busts mar the Electric Daisy Carnival (“EDC”). People caught with up to an ounce of marijuana will probably just be cited. But possessing other types of narcotics will result in being arrested and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. And defendants will face charges for drug possession (NRS 453.336). …
Yes. Just last month the Nevada Supreme Court took up this issue again and upheld the constitutionality of NRS 205.130. If someone takes out a casino marker and fails to make good on it within the specified time, the court presumes the person had “intent to defraud.” It is very difficult to win casino …
Petit larceny in Nevada is stealing less than $1,200 worth of property. Grand larceny (a.k.a. grand theft) in Nevada is stealing $1,200 or more worth of property. Definition of larceny in Nevada (NRS 205.220; NRS 205.240) Larceny (a.k.a. theft) in Nevada is when someone intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away …
Nevada law under NRS 193.120 classifies crimes as either misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, or felonies. Nevada felonies, in turn, are subdivided into five categories from E (the least serious) to A (the most serious). Misdemeanors NRS 193.120 defines misdemeanors as any crime where the maximum penalty of incarceration is six (6) months in the county jail. In practice, …