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“Mutual Combat” Law in Nevada – 3 Key Things to Know

Posted on March 17, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Consensual fights in Nevada are not crimes if they occur within the scope of a lawful activity. Common examples include: Martial arts or boxing training in regulated environments such as gyms or dojos; Military training, such as at Nellis AFB; or Licensed UFC or WWE wrestling matches. Otherwise, mutual combat usually gives rise to criminal …

Do you lose your license immediately after a DUI in Nevada?

Posted on March 12, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Getting pulled over for a DUI in Nevada is a frightening experience. One of the first things you wonder is, “Will they take my license away right here and now?” The answer, like most matters involving the law, is not a simple yes or no. In this article I walk you through what really happens. …

Vandalism by Minors in Nevada

Posted on March 4, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Minors (children under 18 years old) who get arrested for vandalism in Nevada are not charged criminally like adults. Instead, their cases are handled in the local Juvenile Court. In Juvenile Court, minors do not get “convicted” of crimes. Instead, the court can find them “delinquent” or “in need of supervision.” Juvenile court prioritizes rehabilitation …

How To File a Car Insurance Claim After an Accident in Nevada

Posted on February 19, 2025 | Category: Car Accidents

Two sedans after a crash by the side of a road, with desert mountains in the background

After a car accident in Nevada, you may have to file a claim with your auto insurance company (or the at-fault driver’s insurer) in order to get paid 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 …

Nevada Gun Laws as to Automatic Weapons

Posted on February 12, 2025 | Category: Gun Laws

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Nevada gun law does not prohibit possessing machine guns (automatic weapons). However, federal law prohibits the possession of machine guns unless they were lawfully possessed and registered prior to May 19, 1986. In order to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, you must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …

Does Las Vegas have a vagrancy law?

Posted on February 10, 2025 | Category: Useful information

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 …

Can I “open carry” a knife in Nevada? A lawyer explains

Posted on February 7, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Can I “open carry” a knife in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube Yes. People are generally allowed to open-carry knives in Nevada. However, you may not carry dirks, daggers, or switchblades (openly or concealed) at public universities, schools, or childcare facilities. In fact, carrying a dirk, dagger, or switchblade at a school or childcare facility …

Nevada Driving Record: How do I get it? What does it show?

Posted on February 7, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Nevada Driving Record: How do I get it? What does it show?Watch this video on YouTube 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 …

When is “reckless driving” a felony in Nevada?

Posted on February 5, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Overturned sedan following a crash on a rural highway

Under NRS 484B.653, reckless driving is typically a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail. However, if you caused someone to die or sustain substantial bodily harm, then reckless driving is prosecuted as a category B felony carrying: 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine of $2,000 to $5,000. However, the maximum …

Is it illegal to smoke weed in public in Las Vegas?

Posted on January 29, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Long-haired woman taking a drag of a joint outdoors against a background of trees

In Las Vegas, it is a misdemeanor carrying a $600 fine to smoke or consume marijuana in public.1 Smoking weed in public remains a crime even though it is now legal for adults 21 and older to possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a private residence for recreational use.2 If you are cited …

Is there a petition for factual innocence in Nevada?

Posted on January 22, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Jubilant man in a business suit pumping his fist in victory and holding a legal document after learning that the court has granted his petition for factual innocence

Yes. If you have been wrongfully convicted of a felony in Nevada, there may be hope for clearing your name through a petition for factual innocence. This powerful tool, established just in 2019, provides a pathway to prove your innocence and vacate your conviction based on newly discovered evidence. In this article I tell you …

Five Reasons You Need a Lawyer if You Have Been Charged With Domestic Violence in Nevada

Posted on January 17, 2025 | Category: Domestic Violence

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Being charged with domestic violence in Las Vegas is a serious situation that can have lasting consequences for your future. While you might be tempted to handle the case on your own or rely on a public defender, hiring a private criminal defense lawyer can make a crucial difference in the outcome of your case. …

Does UM/UIM cover you if hit by a hit-and-run driver in Nevada?

Posted on January 15, 2025 | Category: Useful information

Car's side mirror showing the reflection a damaged bicycle lying on the road that the car just hit

Yes. Uninsured / under-insured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance covers you up to your policy limit if you are hit by a hit-and-run driver in Nevada. This is because hit-and-run drivers are treated as uninsured motorists, which therefore triggers your UM/UIM coverage. UM/UIM coverage is optional in Nevada, but I advise you to carry it in the …

Nevada Work Injury Laws – 4 That You Should Know

Posted on January 1, 2025 | Category: Workers Compensation

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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 …

Nevada’s “Statute of Limitations” for “Medical Malpractice”

Posted on January 1, 2025 | Category: Medical Malpractice

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 …

Is Nevada a “no-fault state” when it comes to car accidents?

Posted on November 20, 2024 | Category: Car Accidents

Aftermath of fender bender with drivers talking discussing who is at fault

No, Nevada is not a no-fault state. Instead, Nevada is a “fault state” for car accidents and personal injury cases in general. This means your insurance company’s job is to determine who is responsible for the accident and therefore who is legally obligated to pay for the injuries and damages caused. It is not unusual …

Can I Be Arrested Without a Warrant in Nevada?

Posted on November 13, 2024 | Category: Useful information

Close-up of a policeman handcuffing a man following a warrantless arrest

It is a common misconception that the police need a warrant to arrest you. In Nevada, like in every state, there are situations where officers can arrest you without getting a warrant first – the most common being when the police witness you firsthand committing a crime. Keep reading for a detailed overview of Nevada …

What’s the procedure for serving a subpoena in Nevada?

Posted on October 31, 2024 | Category: Laws

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 …

What does “simple battery” mean in Nevada?

Posted on October 30, 2024 | Category: Useful information

Photo of hand in a fist to signify a punch ("battery") about to happen

“Simple battery” is Nevada’s least serious battery charge. Typical examples include pushing or slapping someone during an argument. As a misdemeanor, simple battery carries up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to six months in jail, though you can usually get probation instead of incarceration.1 A conviction needs to stay on your record for two …

“Joyriding” – Is it a crime in Nevada?

Posted on October 23, 2024 | Category: Criminal Defense

Joyriding may seem like a harmless guilty pleasure. All you are doing is taking someone else’s vehicle out for a spin and giving it back, often without them ever knowing it was gone. In Nevada, however, joyriding is a serious crime under NRS 205.2715. Formally called “unlawful taking of vehicle,” joyriding is a gross misdemeanor …

Diminished Value Claims in Nevada – 5 Fast Facts

Posted on October 17, 2024 | Category: Personal Injury

A successful diminished value claim in Nevada permits you to recover compensation for the value your automobile lost due to a car accident. Depending on your type of vehicle and the extent of the damage, this can be thousands of dollars if not more. Below I discuss five things you should know about diminished value …

The Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault (Rape) in Nevada

Posted on October 11, 2024 | Category: Rape

There is no statute of limitations to bring Nevada rape charges when there is DNA evidence of the suspect or a police report is filed within 20 years of the incident. Otherwise, the criminal statute of limitations is 20 years after the sexual assault. However, if the rape allegedly occurred before October 1, 2011, the …

Is there a statute of limitations for murder in Nevada?

Posted on October 9, 2024 | Category: Murder

No. 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 decades pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge you if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating you in killing the victim. Murder …

My car was impounded in in Nevada. How do I get it back?

Posted on October 8, 2024 | Category: Useful information

In Nevada, you can locate your towed vehicle by calling 311. Then contact the impoundment lot for instructions on how to retrieve the vehicle. This typically requires you to pick up your automobile in person, show proof of ownership (such as registration papers), and pay various fees. Unclaimed vehicles may be auctioned off. Why was …

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