In 2022, 10 children ages 14 and younger died by drowning in Clark County swimming pools according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Eight of those children were four years old or younger. The CDC estimates that 1.25 of every 100,000 people in Nevada suffer drowning deaths.1 Drownings are not the only swimming pool injuries …
You can order a copy of your three-year or 10-year Nevada driving record from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles for a $7 fee. Automobile insurance companies typically look back three-to-five years when calculating insurance rates. You should periodically order your driving record (also called a driving record printout) to check it for accuracy. Otherwise, …
Under Nevada law, parents are allowed 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 …
Everyone knows that a murder conviction carries life in Nevada State Prison as a possible punishment. But five other, lesser-known Nevada offenses also carry potential life in prison, including: Attempted murder by poison Sexual abuse of a child under 14 causing substantial bodily or mental harm Involuntary servitude of minors Child pornography Battery with intent …
You qualify for a free lawyer (“public defender“) in Las Vegas if: you are charged with a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and/or felony where the prosecutor is seeking jail time, and the court finds you “indigent.”1 How do I know I am indigent? Courts look at the totality of your circumstances to decide whether you are indigent …
In Nevada, you can assert the “open and obvious defense” when someone gets injured on your property from a hazardous condition that was so plain to see that any reasonable person would have taken notice and avoided it. In most premises liability cases, property owners are not required to fix or warn about open and …
Nevada law has several work injury statutes codified in NRS 616A through NRS 616C. These laws explain how you can file a claim for benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system if you suffer a work injury. What are considered work injuries in Nevada? Work injuries occur when you get hurt while on the job. Many …
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 …
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 …
Clark County ordinance 10.28.020 requires you to report dog bites to a public health or animal control official. It does not matter whether you are the dog’s owner, the biting victim, or a witness. Most other jurisdictions throughout Nevada impose the same duty to report. Five other important dog bite laws in Clark County are …
The Nevada smoking age is 21 years old. The minimum tobacco age limit was recently raised from 18 years old to 21 years old to align with federal law.1 The purpose of the new laws raising the state- and federal minimum age to sell tobacco products and purchase tobacco products is to promote public health, …
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 …
Adults 21 and older may possess up to 1/4 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 …
If you are at least 21 years old in Nevada, you may possess up to 1/4 of an ounce of concentrated cannabis for your personal use at a private residence or licensed social use venue. You may not sell concentrated cannabis unless you are a licensed dealer.1 What is concentrated cannabis? Concentrated cannabis is extracted …
Misdemeanor in Nevada under NRS 453.566 to possess drug paraphernalia in casinos (or any location). Penalties include: up to 6 months in jail, and/or up to $1,000 in fines Housekeeping staff who find paraphernalia in hotel rooms might inform their bosses, who may then call the police. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that tourists not bring, …
Electric Daisy Carnival (“EDC”) is a three-day dusk-to-dawn electronic music festival held each June at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Despite EDC’s “zero-tolerance” policy for drug use and possession and the presence at the festival of numerous Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers, there were a total of 73 felony narcotics arrests at EDC in 2016. …
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 …
Although adults 21 and older may now lawfully possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in private, consuming marijuana in public in Nevada is a misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine. Juveniles under 18 caught with marijuana can be ordered to do 24 hours of community service. Meanwhile, minors ages 19 or 20 caught with less …
If you get hit by someone texting while driving in Las Vegas, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and demand compensation for your losses. Because texting and driving is against the law in Nevada, you may be able to prove that the driver was negligent per se, making it easier to recover compensation. Does texting …
Violating your felony probation in Nevada can trigger the judge to un-suspend your original prison sentence, which can be one or more years depending on your case. Though in my experience, it may be possible to persuade the judge not to revoke your probation at all so you can stay out of custody. How long …
After a car accident in Nevada, you will have to file a claim with your auto insurance company in order to receive reimbursement for your losses. Here are five steps to take to make sure you recover what you need: hire a personal injury lawyer to file the claim for you, provide your insurance company …
A restraining order – also called a protective order in Nevada – is when a court orders someone to stay away from you for a set period of time. Victims of abuse typically seek out restraining orders to protect themselves from further danger. When possible, I recommend that you hire an attorney to help you …
If you share joint custody of a child in Nevada, you do not need anyone’s permission to make a short-distance move that does not substantially impair your co-parent’s ability to maintain a relationship with your child. Though if you do wish to make a long-distance move such as to another city, state, or country – …
Nevada does not have a specific bus accident statute. That said, if an automobile collision involves a bus, the motorists involved must comply with Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 through 483E.130 detail drivers’ duties following any motor vehicle accident. What is the legal definition of a bus? According to the National Highway Traffic …
Nevada law has no statute of limitations to bring rape (NRS 200.366) charges when either (1) the suspect is identified by DNA evidence, and/or (2) a police report of the alleged rape is filed within 20 years of the incident. Otherwise, there is a 20-year statute of limitations for sexual assaults that occurred on or …
