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    4 Ways Theft Can Be a Felony in Nevada

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    In Nevada, there are four theft crimes that are always prosecuted as felonies: Grand Larceny (NRS 205.220):  Stealing property valued at $1,200 or more. Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (NRS 205.228):  Stealing an automobile or motorcycle, no matter its value. Grand Larceny of a Firearm (NRS 205.226):  Stealing a gun, no matter its value. …

    4 Ways You Can Get Charged with “Road Rage” in Nevada

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    Road rage is not its own crime under Las Vegas or Nevada law. However, overreacting to another driver’s actions and acting hostilely towards them could lead to your arrest for: Reckless driving, Aggressive driving, Assault, and/or Battery. Fortunately, there are many ways to fight road rage-related charges, such as by claiming accident, self-defense, or false …

    Child Neglect in Nevada – When is it a crime?

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    In Nevada, neglecting a child under 18 becomes a crime when you abandon them or deprive them of sufficient: Food and water, Education, Housing, Medical care, Supervision, or Other necessities. Therefore, child neglect is a crime of inaction – of what you are not doing for a child. This is in contrast to child abuse, …

    Oral Copulation with a Minor – The Law in Nevada

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    It is unlawful in Nevada to have oral sex (“oral copulation”) with a minor under 16. It does not matter if the minor initiated or wanted the oral sex because 16-year-olds are too young to consent to penetrative sex in the eyes of the law. However, lawmakers recognize that young adults “hook up” with each other …

    5 Crimes That Carry Life Without Parole (LWOP) in Nevada

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    5 Crimes That Carry "Life Without Parole" in Nevada — L.W.O.P. Explained by Defense AttorneyWatch this video on YouTube 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 …

    Failure to Report a Crime – Is it a crime in Nevada?

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    Can I Go to Jail for Witnessing a Crime and NOT Reporting it? — Failure to Report a Crime in NevadaWatch this video on YouTube In Nevada, you can get into trouble for not reporting a crime depending on: the alleged illegal activity and your job. For instance, “mandatory reporters” are professionals who must report …

    How do Nevada gun laws apply to out-of-state visitors?

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    Nevada Gun Laws — "Do Out-of-State Visitors Need to Obey Nevada's Open Carry and CCW Laws?"Watch this video on YouTube Nevada gun laws apply to both in-state and out-of-state residents. Penalties for violating these laws can be very serious, so it is important you familiarize yourself with the rules before bringing in any guns. Open …

    How long does a felony stay on your record in Nevada?

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    How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube In Nevada, felony cases stay on your criminal record forever unless you petition for a record seal. Felonies do not eventually “fall off.” Nevada imposes a five-year wait time before you can seal convictions for most category B, C, or D felonies. …

    Nevada Red Flag Laws – What You Need to Know

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    5 Reasons Your Guns Can Be Taken Away in Nevada — Red Flag LawsWatch this video on YouTube If a person in Nevada appears at high risk of self-harm or harming others, the state’s red flag law allows police or certain family members to ask the court for a protection order preventing the high-risk person …

    Can I restore my gun rights after a Nevada conviction?

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    A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it unlawful to have a firearm in Nevada.1 Illegal possession of a firearm is a category B felony that can be punished by up to six years in prison. The only way to restore your Nevada gun rights is to receive a …

    What are the “terms of probation” in a Nevada criminal case?

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    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 Truck Accident Laws – Whom can I sue?

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    Trucks are usually commercial vehicles. Following an accident, you may be able to sue the company that owns the truck, which will have deeper pockets than the truck driver who caused the crash. Nevada does not have a specific statute regarding trucking accidents. Instead, the general personal injury laws that govern automobile collisions apply to …

    How can I get a release from lifetime supervision in Nevada?

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    To be released from lifetime supervision in Nevada, you would need to submit a petition for release to the court that imposed the sentence, or to the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners. Only the sentencing court or the Parole Board have authority to grant such a petition. Do I qualify for early release from lifetime …

    Is there a statute of limitations for truck accidents in Nevada?

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    Aftermath of collision between large truck and sedan

    The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit following a truck accident in Nevada is two years after the accident.1 The two-year rule applies whether you are suing for personal injury negligence, wrongful death, or products liability. Two years is not very long. Truck accident law attorneys need time to gather all the applicable evidence, …

    Undercover Solicitation Stings in Las Vegas – Is it entrapment?

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    In the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas, undercover solicitation stings are a common police tactic used to arrest people offering or agreeing to engage in prostitution. However, these operations raise a critical question: When does police trickery – which is lawful – cross the line into entrapment – which is unlawful? What counts as entrapment? Entrapment …

    Is Nevada a “stand your ground” state?

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    Does Nevada have "stand your ground" laws? (NRS 200.120)Watch this video on YouTube 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 …

    How long do points stay on your license in Nevada?

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    Nevada demerit points remain on your driver’s license for 12 months before disappearing. Accruing 12 or more points in a 12-month period of time typically triggers a six-month license suspension by the Nevada DMV. Though you can usually get a restricted license after three months. Here are five things to know: Most moving violations carry …

    “Loitering” in Las Vegas – 3 Situations Where It’s a Crime

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    Loitering in Las Vegas — 3 situations where it is a crimeWatch this video on YouTube In Nevada, you can be charged with loitering for either: hanging out in locations where children gather, or remaining in a casino area or being at a bar while under 21, or being in or near public restrooms in …

    Is it illegal to leave my pet in the car in Nevada?

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    Am I allowed to leave my pet in a car in Nevada? 5 things to knowWatch this video on YouTube Under Nevada Revised Statute § 202.487, leaving your pet in a car in dangerous conditions is a misdemeanor carrying up to six months in jail and/or up to $1,000 in fines. Law enforcement officers may …

    How long do you have to have an SR22 in Nevada?

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    In Nevada, you must keep SR-22 insurance for three (3) years as a condition of reinstating your driver’s license. Then if you let your car insurance lapse before the three years are up, the three-year requirement begins all over again. What is SR-22 insurance? An SR-22 is a “proof of financial responsibility” issued by your …

    “Probation Violation” in Nevada – 3 Things That Can Happen

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    How do "probation revocation hearings" work in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube A probation violation is when you break one of the terms and conditions of your probation, such as committing a new crime or not completing your community service. There are three typical consequences, each progressively more severe: The judge lets you off with …

    Can I be arrested or sued for cheating at a casino in Nevada?

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    In Nevada, cheating at a casino is both a crime under NRS 465.083 and grounds for a lawsuit. Cheating at gambling is a category C felony, carrying one to five years in prison and up to $10,000 plus restitution. Subsequent convictions carry the same penalties, except they are category B felonies with a maximum prison …

    Nevada’s “Mandated Reporting” Law – 3 Key Things to Know

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    What is Nevada's Mandated Reporting Law? Key Things to KnowWatch this video on YouTube Nevada’s mandatory reporter laws require certain professionals to contact police upon learning of the following types of abuse or injuries: Child abuse or neglect; Elder abuse, which is abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation, or abandonment of people 60 years old or older; …

    Nevada Corporal Punishment Law – Is spanking allowed?

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    "Is it legal to spank a child in Nevada?" — Nevada Corporal Punishment Laws ExplainedWatch this video on YouTube Under Nevada law, parents are allowed to use reasonable corporal punishment  (such as spanking) on their children. The law draws the line at injury: If the child suffers physical or mental injury, then the parent can …

    What is a “casino marker”? A Defense Lawyer Explains

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    What is a “casino marker”?Watch this video on YouTube A casino marker is a short-term, interest-free line of credit that casinos extend to patrons for the purpose of gambling on the premises. In Nevada, failing to repay casino markers is usually a category D felony, carrying: 1 to 4 years in prison plus Fines and …

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