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 …
Nevada overtime laws entitle them to 1.5 times their regular hourly rate. This is also called “time and a half” pay.Nevada’s overtime laws apply only to non-exempt employees. Ten types of workers who are exempt from Nevada’s “time and a half” overtime laws include the following: Taxi, limo, or delivery drivers; Farm workers; Professional, administrative, …
With some exceptions listed below, employers in Nevada are required to pay overtime in the following three circumstances. Note that as of July of 2024, the current minimum wage in Nevada is $12.00 per hour. 1. When employees earn less than 1.5 times the minimum wage: When employees earn less than 1.5 times the minimum …
Nevada does not recognize common law marriages, regardless of how long a couple has lived together or their future intentions. For a legal marriage to occur, the couple must obtain a marriage license and have a ceremony, as the state only recognizes formal marriages for the purposes of divorce and community property. More specifically, Nevada …
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 …
Like the majority of states, Nevada is a “stand your ground” state. You have no duty to retreat from threats, 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. “Standing your ground” and using …
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 for someone to lawfully transfer a legally-owed machine gun in Nevada, the person must obtain a permit from ATF (the Bureau …
No. Bump stocks are illegal to possess, make, transfer or sell in Nevada. They were outlawed in response to the Las Vegas Massacre on October 1, 2017, where a shooter in the Mandalay Bay used a bump stock on his semi-automatic rifle to kill and injure hundreds of people.1 What are the penalties for having …
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 (1) an intruder enters your occupied home or vehicle, and (2) you reasonably believe the intruder intends to commit violence.1 Under the Castle Doctrine, there is no duty to retreat, even if a …
NRS stands for Nevada Revised Statutes. The NRS is a compilation of all the current state laws in Nevada. The NRS is updated by the Legislative Counsel Bureau whenever new legislation passes that adds, amends, or repeals existing laws. What does the NRS consist of? The NRS consists of four main divisions, including: The Remedial …
“Road rage” is not a defined crime under Las Vegas or Nevada law. However, hostile actions and words provoked by another driver’s actions could lead to your arrest and conviction on a number of criminal charges. At its most extreme, road rage can lead to Nevada voluntary manslaughter (NRS 200.050) charges if someone is killed. Such …
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 Carry Laws You are permitted to “open-carry” firearms, with certain limitations, whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. Open …
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 just a warning; The judge lets you stay on probation but with …
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 Mouth Alcohol Definition Like it sounds, mouth alcohol is traces of alcohol in your mouth’s …
Card counting is not a crime in Las Vegas. However, casinos who suspect you are counting cards can lawfully order you to leave.1 If you refuse to leave – or you return to the casino after being asked to leave – you face misdemeanor trespass charges carrying up to six months in jail and/or $1,000.2 …
Nevada’s RICO law is NRS § 207.400. It outlaws racketeering, which is any criminal activity done as part of an unlawful business such as drug rings, prostitution rings, illegal gambling rings, or other organized crime. RICO cases never stem from a single, isolated event. Instead, Nevada RICO charges involve: two or more racketeering offenses that …
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 …
Can I conceal carry in Las Vegas casinos? Whenever I get asked this question, I explain how there’s the law, and then there’s the reality. It is not illegal to conceal carry guns in Nevada casinos. However, casinos are private property, and staff may ask you to leave the property if you have a gun.1 …
You need a CCW permit to conceal carry handguns in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Otherwise, you risk being prosecuted for a category C felony carrying: 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.1 How to get a CCW permit in Las Vegas You can apply online for a CCW permit …
1. First-degree arson under NRS 205.010 Nevada law defines first-degree arson as willfully or maliciously setting fire to: real estate, buildings, houses, or mobile homes; or personal property (such as a motor vehicle) that is occupied by at least one person It makes no difference whether you own the property. One example of 1st-degree arson …
Fake driver’s licenses can be doctored versions of real people’s licenses or totally fabricated licenses of fictional people. Both are common in Nevada and particularly in Las Vegas, where IDs are necessary to access most attractions. Possessing or using a counterfeit, reproduced, or otherwise fake driver’s license is a Nevada fraud crime if you have …
You can sue Las Vegas hotels for negligence when you slip-and-fall on their wet, slippery, or uneven floors. This could lead to a settlement where the hotel pays for all of your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Even if you were partially to blame for the fall incident – such as by running …
Boating is a popular activity in Nevada’s Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and the Colorado River. Though boating accidents – and boating-related crimes – are common. Here are three Nevada boating laws you should know. 1. You have a duty to render aid and exchange information Following a boating accident in Nevada where you are the …
The main difference in Nevada between parole and probation – which are both types of court-supervised release following a criminal conviction – has to do with timing. If you are granted parole, it is after you have already served several years of your sentence. In contrast, probation is typically granted at the beginning of your …
So long as you are not otherwise barred from possessing firearms, you may open carry in Nevada even if you are not a state resident. However, there are some limitations as to the places where you can open carry. Who cannot open carry guns? Certain people are prohibited from carrying weapons ever. Some of these …
