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 …
“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 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 …
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 …
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 …
Like the majority of states, Nevada is a “stand your ground” state. You have no duty to retreat from threats such as assault or battery, even if you have the opportunity to flee. In fact, you can fight back in self-defense (or defense of others) as long as you use reasonable and proportional physical force. …
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 …
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 …
No, prostitution is illegal in Las Vegas. The trading of sexual acts for money or something of value is automatically illegal in Nevada counties with a population of at least 700,000 people. This includes Clark County (where Las Vegas is located) as well as Washoe County (where Reno is located). The prohibition against prostitution also …
The Nevada Rules of Criminal Procedure (also called “The Nevada Rules of Criminal Practice” or the “N.R.Cr.P”) provide the framework and rules that judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys like me must follow in Nevada’s 11 district courts. The N.R.Cr.P was adopted only in March of 2021. Below is the full text of its 17 sections: …
In Nevada, “open murder” refers to when prosecutors charge defendants with all four types of homicides for one killing. These four homicide crimes are: First-degree murder, Second-degree murder, Voluntary manslaughter, and Involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors typically use the “open murder” strategy when they want to charge the defendant with first-degree murder but are unsure that they …
It may be possible to check for warrants in Las Vegas and Clark County online or by phone. To check for warrants by phone, I recommend you ask me to check on your behalf. If you have an active warrant, you do not want to risk calling to see if you have a warrant and …
If you are charged with unpaid casino markers (NRS 205.130) in Nevada, you might be able to do a payment plan to avoid incarceration. Then once the entire amount is paid in full, the D.A. may agree to dismiss the casino marker charges completely. However, prosecutors are not obligated to offer payment plans, and they …
If you are a Nevada contractor and get convicted of a crime, you are subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Therefore, it is important to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after your arrest to fight the charges. Good Moral Character Nevada law requires that licensed contractors …
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 …
A DUI conviction should not jeopardize your Nevada real estate agent’s occupational license. However, DUIs still look bad on background checks. Potential employers may pass you over once they see you have had drunk driving incidents. Your current employer may even have an internal policy of firing employees who pick up DUIs, especially since being …
The Nevada DMV can suspend or restrict your driving privileges if you have a medical condition that impedes your ability to drive. Ten of these conditions include: Blindness or other vision impairment Deafness or other hearing impairment Inability to reach the gas and brake pedals without assistance Diabetes Epilepsy Recurring fainting or dizzy spells Serious …
Certain medical conditions may prohibit or restrict your Nevada driving privileges. Once notified of the problem, the Nevada DMV will do one of three things: If your condition involves lapses of consciousness, the DMV will usually ask you to give up your license for 90 days voluntarily. At any time following that, you may present …
If you have a civil or criminal case in Nevada state court, you may be able to recuse (remove) the judge from your case on either of the following four grounds: the judge has actual bias or prejudice for or against you, the judge is a party to or is interested in the case, the …
Life without parole (LWOP) is Nevada’s harshest criminal punishment short of the death penalty. Though in both cases, the result is dying in prison. The following category A felonies potentially carry life in Nevada State Prison with no possibility of getting released: First-Degree Murder First-Degree Kidnapping with Substantial Bodily Harm Sexual Assault with Substantial Bodily …
Special circumstances is another term for “aggravating factors” in Nevada capital murder cases. Aggravating factors make you seem more blameworthy. For instance, if you torture and kill a victim, the torture counts as an “aggravating factor.” Aggravating factors are the opposite of mitigating factors, which make you seem less blameworthy. An example is if you …
Are nunchucks illegal in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, it is generally legal to have and carry nunchucks unless (a) you intend to inflict harm on someone else or (b) you take them onto school property. Illegally possessing or using nunchucks is a gross misdemeanor punishable by 364 days in jail and/or $2,000.1 …
If you are out on probation in Nevada, it might be possible to shorten your probationary period. Judges have a lot of discretion to determine when probation ends. It is not unheard of for them to modify the terms upon a showing of good reason. While there is no guarantee that Nevada courts will grant …
In Nevada criminal cases, the terms of probation are a set of rules and conditions that you are legally required to adhere to while serving your sentence outside of jail. Violating a term of probation can cause the judge to impose the original jail or prison sentence. What are probation terms in Nevada? If you …
Nevada does not offer criminal record expungements, only record seals. Expungements and seals have the same effect: Giving you a clean background check. Though whereas expungements physically destroy your records, sealing just makes your records invisible to most people. I highly recommend getting your records sealed as soon as you are eligible. It greatly increases …
