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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 …
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 …
Slip-and-fall accidents are common in Nevada, particularly in hotel casinos, grocery stores, and parking lots. Victims of a slip-and-fall accident in Nevada should take these five steps to file a personal injury claim: Do not admit fault or say you are uninjured. Seek medical care. Document what happened. Gather evidence. Contact a Las Vegas personal …
Pupils who habitually miss school in Nevada face: fines, community service, and driver’s license suspensions. Pupils may also face consequences from their schools, such as detentions, poor grades, suspension, or expulsion. Being a child “in need of supervision” due to Habitual Truancy Juvenile delinquency and DMV penalties First time Up to $100 in fines (plus …
As a federal crime, Medicare fraud is investigated by the Medicare Fraud Strike Force. It is comprised of federal investigators and prosecutors from various agencies. Examples include: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (HHS-OIG); Department of Justice (DOJ); Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Department of Defense (DOD); Internal Revenue Service …
Yes, people may purchase and possess silencers in Nevada if the following five conditions are true: You are a resident of Nevada or of another state where silencers are legal; You are at least twenty-one (21) years of age; You are legally allowed to purchase and possess a firearm; You pass a background check by …
It is highly recommended that you contact a Las Vegas personal injury attorney before calling your insurance company to file a Nevada car accident claim. Depending on the case, the personal injury attorney can file a claim for you or else advise you what to say – and what not to say – to the …
Bail in Las Vegas depends on the specific charge of battery domestic violence (NRS 200.485). A first-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $3,000 bail. A second-time misdemeanor-level BDV charge typically carries a $5,000 bail. But felony-level BDV charges carry bail amounts of $10,000 or higher. The Las Vegas Justice Court “bail schedule” for BDV …
Yes. People otherwise qualified to possess guns may open carry in Nevada even if they do not live in-state. What qualifies as open carry? Like it sounds, open carry is carrying a gun so it is visible to other people. Examples of open carry are: Carrying a gun in a holster on a belt that …
No. People may open carry in Las Vegas as long as they are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. And some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones. Where are guns prohibited in Las Vegas? Some gun-free zones include the following: Nevada System of Higher Education property, including parking lots. (People may be able to get …
Las Vegas is one of the easiest and quickest places to get married in the U.S. Couples do not need a blood test, and there is no required waiting period between getting the marriage license and having the ceremony. Instead, couples just need to follow the steps below: Step 1: Make sure you are eligible …
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. But you can usually get a restricted license after three months. Here are five things to know: All moving violations carry …
The Nevada smoking age is 21 years old. The minimum tobacco age limit was recently raised from 18 years old to 21 years old to align with federal law.1 The purpose of the new laws raising the state- and federal minimum age to sell tobacco products and purchase tobacco products is to promote public health, …
Yes. All convicted sex offenders in Nevada under parole or probation must have their residence approved by their parole officer or probation officer (PO). And certain Tier III offenders may not live within 1,000 feet of a location primarily used by children. Residency requirements Convicted sex offenders in the state of Nevada under parole or …
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 …
Although BB guns operate differently from firearms, they are still considered “deadly weapons.” Therefore, Nevada state law forbids their use or possession in many circumstances. (Note that Nevada counties and cities have their own specific laws regulating the use of guns, including BB guns. So be sure to check local county and municipal codes as …
Yes. Nevada public defenders are assigned to children facing delinquency charges in juvenile court in Nevada. 1. Who are public defenders in Nevada? A public defender is a government-employed attorney who represents indigent defendants facing criminal charges.1 Nevada counties with populations of at least 100,000 residents are legally required to have public defender offices. Meanwhile, …
The Nevada DMV is supposed to mail license-holders a letter informing them when and why the DMV will be suspending their license. The letter will also indicate how long the license holder has to request a DMV hearing to contest the license suspension. If the license holder requests a DMV hearing in time, the license …
Yes, unless the transmitter acted unknowingly or the person who contracted HIV consented to it. 1. How does Nevada law define “intentional transmission of HIV”? Under Nevada statute NRS 201.205, it is a crime for someone who knows he/she has tested HIV positive to deliberately engage in conduct that could transmit the virus to someone …
A Nevada arraignment hearing is typically the first court appearance in the life of a criminal case. It is where charges are formally brought against the defendant and where the accused enters an initial plea. 1. What takes place at a Nevada arraignment hearing? An arraignment in Nevada is a court hearing where the prosecution …
If you’ve been convicted of multiple criminal offenses in Las Vegas or elsewhere, you could be labeled a “habitual criminal” by the state of Nevada. That dubious designation can result in more severe punishment if and when you are sentenced for another crime. NRS 207.010 defines who is a “habitual criminal” under Nevada law. The …
NRS 207.200 is the Nevada statute that defines the crime of trespassing. A violation of this law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. How does Nevada law define “trespassing”? Under NRS 207.200, trespass in Las Vegas comprises either: going onto another’s property to annoy the owner or occupant …
NRS 197.190 is the Nevada law that makes it a crime to obstruct a public officer. A violation of this statute is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail. 1. What is a crime under NRS 197.190? Under NRS 197.190, a person can be arrested for “obstructing a public officer” by either: refusing or …
NRS 195.020 is the Nevada statute that makes “aiding and abetting” a crime. In most cases, the offense carries the same punishment as the underlying crime that the defendant helped carry out. 1. How does Nevada law define “aiding and abetting”? Nevada’s legal definition of aiding and abetting is helping, counseling, or encouraging another person (called …