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    Nevada Gun Laws as to Automatic Weapons

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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, …

    5 Crimes That Will Get You “Life in Prison” in Nevada

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    Everyone knows that a murder conviction carries life in Nevada State Prison as a possible punishment. However, five other, lesser-known Nevada offenses also carry potential life in prison, including: Attempted murder by poison Sexual abuse of a child under 14 causing substantial bodily or mental harm Involuntary servitude of minors Child pornography Battery with intent …

    Can I drive in Nevada with a foreign driver’s license from another country?

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    TL;DR You can legally drive in Nevada with a valid foreign driver’s license until it expires. Some non-citizens may qualify for a Nevada driver’s license depending on their immigration status. Tourists and exchange students are not eligible for a Nevada driver’s license. People with a valid and current driver’s license issued from a foreign country …

    The “Castle Doctrine” in Nevada – When does it apply?

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    Playlist: Nevada's Castle Doctrine Explained By Top Nevada Gun Rights LawyerWatch this playlist on YouTube Nevada is one of the states that follows the Castle Doctrine. The law allows you to use force (even deadly force) in self-defense when an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 …

    Can I carry a gun in my car in Nevada?

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    Loaded firearm in my vehicle — Is it legal in Nevada? NRS 503.165Watch this video on YouTube Nevada gun laws generally allow you to openly carry a loaded or unloaded handgun in your vehicle. You may also openly display unloaded shotguns and rifles. Their magazines can be loaded, but no cartridge may be in the firing …

    Penalties for a 1st-Time DUI in Nevada

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    A first-time Nevada DUI arrest triggers two entirely separate cases with separate penalties: The Administrative Case, where the DMV can revoke your license for 185 days (though you can usually keep driving with an ignition interlock device in your car); and The Criminal Case, where the court usually suspends any jail sentence as long as …

    Nevada’s Felony Sentencing Guidelines – How It Works

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    In Nevada, felonies carry a minimum sentence of one year in Nevada State Prison. Though in many cases, the judge can grant you probation in lieu of prison. There are five different felony categories, each with its own default penalty range: Felony Nevada Sentence Category A felony life in prison with or without the possibility …

    Are nunchucks legal or illegal in Nevada?

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    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 …

    Is “mouth alcohol” a defense to a Nevada DUI charge?

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    Yes, residual mouth alcohol is a defense that can get your Nevada DUI charges dismissed. Mouth alcohol can cause breathalyzers to return inaccurately high blood alcohol content (BAC) readings even if your actual BAC is legal (at or below 0.08%).1 Like it sounds, mouth alcohol is traces of alcohol in your mouth’s mucosal linings. You …

    “Reasonable Suspicion” in Nevada – What does it mean?

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    Both Nevada law and federal law require that police have reasonable suspicion before they can stop and detain you on suspicion of a crime. This is sometimes called a “Terry Stop” or a “stop and frisk pat down.” A reasonable suspicion is a sensible and rational impression that you committed a crime. This impression gives …

    “Joyriding” – Is it a crime in Nevada?

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    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 …

    Where does a car get towed after a Las Vegas DUI arrest?

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    Las Vegas’s main lots for impounded vehicles after a Nevada DUI arrest include these locations near the I-15: Ewing Brothers at 1200 A Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106; (702) 382-9261; Quality Towing at 2024 Losee Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) 649-5711; Fast Towing at 4220 Donovan Way, North Las Vegas, NV 89030; (702) …

    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 …

    Nevada Theft Laws – 5 That Are Most Common

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    If you look at a crime map anywhere in Nevada, you will see that theft is the most common offense that shows up in both residential and commercial areas. Even if you avoid going to jail for theft, having a criminal record will severely limit your job prospects. If you are facing Nevada theft charges, …

    When is “theft” charged as a felony in Nevada?

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    In Nevada, theft is generally charged as a felony if the value of the items/cash stolen is $1,200 or higher. However, Nevada prosecutors also bring felony theft charges for either: Pick-pocketing, robbing, burglarizing, or stealing a car, gun, or mail – no matter the value of the things stolen. Felonies carry a minimum of one …

    “D.A. Denial” in Las Vegas – What does it mean?

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    Most arrests in Las Vegas eventually lead to criminal charges being filed. Though in a minority of cases, when you check the court status online or show up for what you expect will be your arraignment, you will see a phrase that sounds like good news: “D.A. denial.” You might think, “Great! The District Attorney dropped …

    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 Nevada is a “stand your ground” state, like most states. You have no “duty to retreat” from violent 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 …

    What is a “Casino Marker” in Las Vegas? A Defense Lawyer Explains

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    "Casino Markers" in Las Vegas – What are they?Watch this video on YouTube A casino marker is a short-term, interest-free line of credit that casinos extend to patrons to gamble with on the premises. In Nevada, failing to repay casino markers is usually a category D felony, carrying: 1 to 4 years in prison plus …

    Is it illegal in Nevada for an adult to date a minor?

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    TL;DR In Nevada, it is legal for an adult to date a 16 or 17 year old, as the age of consent is 16. Dating or sexual conduct involving a child under 16 can trigger serious felony charges. Statutory sexual seduction applies when an adult has sex with someone 15 or younger and is at …

    Nevada Taser Laws – 3 Key Things to Know

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    Tasers are not considered firearms in Nevada. Therefore, Nevada gun laws for open carry and concealed carry do not apply to tasers. However, NRS 202.357 spells out various rules limiting taser possession and use. So if you are considering carrying a taser – which many people do because of rising crime rates – here are …

    Nevada Work Injury Laws – 4 That You Should Know

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    Hand holding pen filling out workers' comp form

    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 …

    How To Post Bail For A DUI Case In Las Vegas

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    Hands in chains holding cash bail

    If you are arrested for DUI in Nevada, most judges will not let you out of jail until you post bail. For a first-time DUI in Las Vegas, bail is usually set at no less than $2,000. You get the bail money back at the end of your case as long you do not miss …

    How does a person qualify for a public defender in Nevada?

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    Criminal defendant with public defender at a table

    Defendants in Nevada criminal cases are entitled to a public defender if they are indigent and they are accused of either a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor where the D.A. is seeking jail time. A person is indigent if he/she has insufficient resources to hire a private attorney. When do defendants get a …

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