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What are the 4 degrees of arson under Nevada law?

Posted on December 15, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

What happens if I get arrested for "arson" in Las Vegas, Nevada? Laws & penaltiesWatch this video on YouTube 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 …

What Happens if I Get a 4th DUI in Nevada?

Posted on December 15, 2020 | Category: DUI

What happens if I get a 4th time DUI in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube A fourth-time DUI arrest (within seven years of the first one) is an automatic category B felony in the state of Nevada. This is the case even if the driver caused no accidents or injuries. This is because a 3rd …

How to buy a gun in Nevada – 3 steps

Posted on December 7, 2020 | Category: Gun Laws

How to buy a gun in Nevada – 3 stepsWatch this video on YouTube There are three steps to purchasing a firearm in Nevada. Step one is to check that you are qualified. Step two is to go to a licensed dealer (even for private gun sales). Step three is to complete ATF Form 4473 …

What is a Nevada 72 hour hold?

Posted on December 1, 2020 | Category: Personal Injury

What is a "72 Hour Hold" in Nevada? 3 Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube A 72-hour hold under Nevada law – also called an emergency admission, Legal 2000 or L2K – is when a person with mental illness gets placed under medical observation, evaluation, and treatment for three days. The purpose of a …

Is animal abuse a felony in Nevada?

Posted on November 24, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

The most serious Nevada animal abuse crimes are prosecuted as felonies. These include torture, poisoning horses, mules, or cattle, animal fights, mistreatment of show dogs or police animals, and depriving impounded animals of necessities. In addition to imposing fines and prison, courts may order the defendant to forfeit the animal and pay any veterinary and …

Can I do a payment plan for a casino marker?

Posted on November 17, 2020 | Category: Casino Marker Laws

Playlist: Nevada laws for "casino markers"Watch this playlist on YouTube Defendants charged with unpaid casino markers (NRS 205.130) in Nevada might be able to do a payment plan to avoid incarceration. And once the entire amount is paid in full, the D.A. may agree to dismiss the casino marker charges completely. But prosecutors are not …

Is it illegal for a felon to have a gun in Nevada?

Posted on November 10, 2020 | Category: Gun Laws

10 types of people who cannot legally own guns in NevadaWatch this video on YouTube 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 …

5 Crimes That Can Get You “Life Without Parole” (LWOP) in Nevada

Posted on November 7, 2020 | Category: Criminal Defense

Nevada State Prison without the possibility of parole is a punishment for the following Nevada category A felony offenses: First-degree murder First-degree kidnapping with substantial bodily harm Sexual assault with substantial bodily harm A subsequent conviction of sexual assault of a child under 16 Battery with the intent to commit sexual assault and which caused …

Can you carry a loaded gun in your car in Nevada?

Posted on November 3, 2020 | Category: Criminal Defense, Gun Laws

Loaded firearm in my vehicle – Is it legal in Nevada? NRS 503.165Watch this video on YouTube Nevada gun law generally permits the loaded carry of handguns in vehicles. Handguns include smaller guns such as revolvers and pistols. But people need a current and valid CCW permit to carry the handgun concealed, whether loaded or …

Does Las Vegas have a vagrancy law?

Posted on October 27, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

Homeless man violating the new Las Vegas encampment ordinance.

The City of Las Vegas has a new vagrancy law under 10.86.010 called the encampment ordinance. This new law makes it a misdemeanor for people to sleep or otherwise camp out in certain areas if there is space available at shelters. Penalties under this new ordinance include up to 6 months in jail and/or up …

What are Presentence Investigation (PSI) Reports in Nevada?

Posted on October 20, 2020 | Category: Criminal Defense, Sentencing

Nevada presentence investigations (PSIs) are reports conducted by the Division of Parole and Probation (NPP) on each defendant who gets convicted of a felony. First the NPP interviews the defendant. Then it composes the PSI report for the court, which relies on it to determine criminal sentences and whether the defendant can get probation instead …

Are there legal brothels in Las Vegas?

Posted on October 13, 2020 | Category: Prostitution

No. Brothels – as well as any other forms of prostitution (NRS 201.354) – are not allowed in Las Vegas or elsewhere in Clark County under NRS 244.345. Prostitutes and customers face misdemeanor charges merely for offering or agreeing to trade sexual favors for money – if even no money ends up changing hands and …

How to get records expunged in Nevada

Posted on October 6, 2020 | Category: Record sealing, Uncategorized

Magnifiying class over paper that says criminal record

Nevada law does not offer criminal record expungements, but it does offer record sealing. Essentially, expunging and sealing accomplish the same purpose. But whereas expunging is physically destroying a record, sealing is making the record invisible. Either way, the record will not show up on future background checks. What are the steps to seal records …

What is the NRS section on conditions of bail?

Posted on September 29, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

Nevada Revised Statute section 178.484 sets out Nevada’s bail conditions in criminal cases. Most people who get arrested may be released on bail pending the resolution of the case. But the person has to promise to appear at all future mandatory court dates. In addition, the judge will impose certain restrictions on the person. This …

What happens if you get a 5th DUI in Nevada?

Posted on September 22, 2020 | Category: DUI, Uncategorized

A fifth-time DUI within a seven-year period is a category B felony under Nevada law, even if no one gets hurt. Penalties include 1 to 6 years in prison, $2,000 to $5,000 in fines, and a 3-year driver’s license suspension. Defendants are not eligible for DUI Court or probation. But if the defendant’s four prior …

Is there such a thing as “Spousal Rape” in Nevada?

Posted on September 15, 2020 | Category: Rape

Yes, and spousal rape (NRS 200.373) is punished the same as rape /sexual assault (NRS 200.366) of a non-spouse in Nevada. However, the law seems to indicate that marital rape a illegal only when force or threats of force are used. In contrast, a non-spouse can be convicted of rape even if no force or threats …

Is “service dog fraud” a crime in Nevada?

Posted on September 8, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

Yes. NRS 426.805 makes it a Nevada misdemeanor to fraudulently misrepresent an animal as a service animal. Penalties for trying to pass off a fake service dog as real include up to $500 in fines. Currently, assistance dog fraud is only a state crime and not also a federal crime.1 Service dog fraud typically occurs …

Counties where prostitution is legal in Nevada

Posted on August 25, 2020 | Category: Prostitution

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 …

Pickpocketing in Las Vegas – What is the penalty if I get caught?

Posted on August 18, 2020 | Category: Theft, Uncategorized

Also called larceny from a person, pick-pocketing (NRS 205.270) is always a category C felony under Nevada law – even for a first time offense. Defendants face a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, possibly up to $10,000 in fines, and restitution of the items or cash stolen. And if the pickpocketing victim …

What are “special circumstances” in a Nevada murder case?

Posted on August 11, 2020 | Category: Murder

Special circumstances is another term for “aggravating factors” in Nevada capital murder cases. In order for a person to be sentenced to the death penalty for first-degree murder (NRS 200.030), the state court must find that there was at least one aggravating factor. And this aggravating factor(s) must not be outweighed by any mitigating factors. …

How to get back an impounded car in Nevada

Posted on August 4, 2020 | Category: Uncategorized

Car being impounded following an accident.

People who have had their car towed in Nevada can locate the vehicle by calling 311. They should then contact the impoundment lot for instructions on how to retrieve the vehicle. This typically requires the registered owner to pick up the automobile in person, show proof of ownership (such as registration papers), and pay various …

Is it illegal to ride a bike under the influence in Nevada?

Posted on July 30, 2020 | Category: DUI

Man cycling while drunk, which may qualify as reckless endangerment.

No. Nevada law’s prohibition against driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol does not extend to bicycles, electric bikes, or skateboards. Cycling under the influence is not a crime in Nevada. However, drunk or high cyclists risk being arrested for reckless endangerment (NRS 202.595). Legal definition Reckless endangerment is a very broad offense …

Can I arrange a payment plan for a casino marker?

Posted on July 28, 2020 | Category: Casino Marker Laws

Cash and gambling chips. Not paying back casino markers is a crime in Nevada.

It depends. Occasionally Nevada casinos will agree to a payment plan for patrons to pay back outstanding casino markers without filing a criminal complaint. But in most casino marker cases under Nevada law, casinos demand all the money back in full. And if the patrons cannot pay back the gambling debt, then the casinos will …

Does Nevada have a Romeo and Juliet law?

Posted on July 23, 2020 | Category: Rape, Uncategorized

Romeo and Juliet. Nevada's Romeo and Juliet laws allow teens ages 14 and 15 to have consensual sex with other teens less than four years older.

Yes. Normally the age of consent in Nevada is 16 years old. But under the state’s Romeo & Juliet law, minors age 14 and 15 may have consensual sex with fellow teens less than four years older than them. If the age difference is four years or greater, then the older sex partner faces criminal …

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