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Carrying a concealed (not readily observable) weapon is a category C felony in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada, unless you have a valid CCW permit. A conviction is punishable by 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000.00 in fines. 1. A valid CCW permit is required for concealed carry In Las Vegas, you need …
Nevada’s car accident statutes can be found in Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 to 483E.130 spell out what motorists, police officers, and the Department of Public Safety are required to do following a motor vehicle accident. What should I do if I get in a car accident in Nevada? If you are a …
Nevada law permits parents 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 physical pain, …
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 fifty years pass on a cold case, prosecutors can still charge a suspect if they acquire sufficient evidence implicating the suspect in killing the …
Nevada’s grand larceny penalties depend on the value of the stolen property: Grand theft of $1,200 to less than $5,000 is a category D felony punishable by 1 to 4 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines plus restitution. Grand theft of $5,000 to less than $25,000 is a category C felony punishable …
Yes, Nevada is a Right to Work state. This means that employees can choose whether to join a union. And employers cannot disqualify job candidates or retaliate against employees based on whether they are in a union. In short, workers cannot be forced to join a union – or refrain from joining a union – …
Typical settlement amounts for truck accidents in Nevada – 4 Types of DamagesWatch this video on YouTube The sheer enormity of trucks can cause devastating damage during a collision, including totaled vehicles and catastrophic if not fatal injuries. If the truck is a commercial vehicle as is often the case, the business that owns the …
Battery with substantial bodily harm – Five things to knowWatch this video on YouTube Nevada criminal law defines battery with substantial bodily harm as the unlawful use of force resulting in severe physical injuries. A serious felony, battery causing substantial bodily harm is punishable by 1 to 15 years in prison depending on whether there …
You face three possible consequences for violating the terms of your probation in Nevada. The judge lets you off with a warning. The judge lets you stay on probation but with harsher terms (which can include some jail time). The judge revokes your probation, un-suspends your jail or prison sentence, and remands you into custody …
Spouses of felons can own guns in Nevada in theory, but it is a bad idea in practice. Nevada law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms, and prosecutors may be able to argue that convicted felons are in joint- or constructive possession of any firearms that their spouses own – even if their spouses keep …
In many cases, yes. Las Vegas parking garages are an extension of the venues they are serving, such as hotels, casinos, or malls. The purpose of garages is to make it easier for customers to patronize businesses, and these patrons should expect a minimum level of security to protect them. If a person gets assaulted …
Possibly. There is no way to predict the outcome of any Nevada trial, but in some cases having a judge instead of a jury act as the trier of fact may render a more favorable verdict for the defendant. Like it sounds, a bench trial in Nevada is where the presiding judge and not a …
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 another state. Felons may have guns only if they receive a Governor’s Pardon specifically reinstating …
The simple answer is that in Nevada, a misdemeanor will stay on your criminal record forever unless you get it sealed. Depending on the case, misdemeanor convictions may be sealed from your criminal record either one, two, or seven years after the case closes. And if the misdemeanor charge gets dismissed short of a conviction, you …
People injured in ATV accidents in Nevada may be able to sue the following five parties: The other driver(s) or pedestrians that caused the accident; The ATV manufacturer, if a defective part caused the accident; The ATV dealer or rental company that sold or leased the defective vehicle; Mechanics who may have damaged the ATV; …
Employees who sustain a work injury in the state of Nevada usually cannot sue their employer for damages. Instead, their “exclusive remedy” is to file a workers’ compensation claim with the employer’s insurance carrier. Here are four things to know about Nevada workers’ compensation laws. Workers’ compensation benefits include medical care, disability, and training; Workers’ …
Nevada does not have a specific bus accident statute. But if an automobile collision occurs that involves a bus, the motorists involved are required to comply with Nevada Revised Statute chapter 484E. NRS 484E.010 through 483E.130 detail drivers’ duties following any motor vehicle accident. What should I do after a bus accident in Nevada? Following …
No. Nevada is a “fault state” for car accidents and personal injury cases in general. This means that at-fault parties – and their insurance companies – are legally obligated to pay for the injuries and damages they caused.1 How is fault determined in Nevada? Insurance companies consider all the available evidence when determining who is …
Frustratingly, there is little available information about Uber and Lyft settlements. Ride-sharing companies usually resolve the personal injury cases against them out of court to avoid bad publicity. So instead of having public trials with widely touted verdicts, these companies have private settlements with strict confidentiality clauses. In the highly-publicized case of a pedestrian who …
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) uses for background checks. SCOPEs are printouts of a person’s past arrests and convictions, if any. A current and valid SCOPE is necessary in order to complete the petition for a Nevada criminal record seal. Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss five things to know in order …
Yes, as long as there is no trading of sex for money. It is perfectly legal to pay people for their company, even if the escorts are scantily clad. But escort services cross the line into prostitution (NRS 201.354) if there is an understanding that the payment is for sex, not merely company. The Vegas …
The practical difference between a driver’s license suspension and revocation is that reinstating a suspended license is a little easier. This is because people with revoked licenses have to apply for an entirely new license. People with suspended licenses can get their old license back. But both processes require paperwork and a trip to the …
People attempting to get through Harry Reid Airport security with a firearm face arrest and serious federal charges, even if they genuinely forgot they were carrying a gun. All gun owners should be familiar with the following state and federal firearm rules for airports: 1. Open carry at airports In general, people may openly carry …
It depends on the case. The Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners reviews applications for commutations, and they review each one on its own merits. A Nevada sentence commutation is when the Pardons Board lessens a defendant’s criminal sentence. A defendant’s eligibility for a modified sentence depends on whether the defendant is presently: incarcerated, out …
While guns and knives may be the first thing we think of when we think of “deadly weapons,” the kinds of objects that can get you charged and convicted for assault with a deadly weapon or that can result in more serious charges for other crimes in Las Vegas Nevada go far beyond those two …