In Nevada, alcohol vendors (“dram shops”) such as bars, restaurants, package stores, and casinos are not civilly liable for any injuries if a customer they serve alcohol to then gets into an intoxication-induced accident. It does not matter if the customer was under 21.1 Nevada laws are stricter for “social hosts,” who are ordinary people …
Nevada Revised Statute section 178.484 sets out Nevada’s bail conditions in criminal cases. If you get arrested, you may be released on bail pending the resolution of the case. Though you have to promise to appear at all future mandatory court dates. In addition, the judge will impose certain restrictions on you. This imposition of …
Dangerous flooring causes countless slip-and-fall accidents in Nevada hotel/casinos, restaurants, bars, arenas, stores, parks, schools, and private homes. To recover money for their injuries, dangerous flooring victims can bring negligence and/or products liability claims against the responsible parties. Whom you can sue The four parties that I sue on behalf of dangerous flooring victims in …
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 …
Escorts are legal in Las Vegas as long as there is no trading of sex for money. Paying for someone’s company is perfectly lawful, even if the escorts are scantily clad. However, escort services cross the line into prostitution (NRS 201.354) if there is an understanding that the payment is for sex, not merely company. …
In Nevada, physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are required to notify the DMV if your epilepsy severely impairs your ability to safely drive a car or motorcycle. This notification must occur within 15 days of them determining that you should not be driving.1 When you get notified Once a physician or an APRN …
In Nevada, getting into a car accident will not by itself trigger a driver’s license suspension. However, the DMV will suspend your license if there are certain “aggravating circumstances” surrounding the crash. For example, many collisions result from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A first-time DUI with no serious injuries carries a …
When lifeguard negligence contributes to an accident in Nevada, the victim’s family can sue the water park or hotel/casino where it occurred because pool owners are “vicariously liable” for its negligent lifeguards. In a recent case, Henderson’s Cowabunga Bay water park paid a $49 million settlement to the family of a boy who sustained catastrophic …
A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it illegal to own 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 …
If you are a victim of a violent crime in Nevada, you may sue your assailant for the “torts” of assault and/or battery. You may still be able to recover damages even if your assailant is never criminally charged or convicted. Suing for assault in Nevada To win a Nevada assault claim against your assailant …
If your Nevada driver’s license has been suspended or revoked for a DUI or other reason, you can request a DMV administrative hearing (“DMV hearing”) by emailing a signed letter to DMVHearingsOffice@dmv.nv.gov. The request must include: your driver’s license number; current mailing address; and contact telephone number You can also phone in the request for …
Contact the Nevada DMV for driver’s license reinstatement instructions for your particular case. Once you complete the requirements, you will need to appear in person at a DMV office to obtain your new Nevada driver’s license. Your Nevada driver’s license does not automatically renew after the revocation period. You have to apply for reinstatement.1 What …
If you are injured in an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accident in Nevada, you may be able to sue one or more of the following eight parties: The ATV driver that caused the accident (or the driver’s parents if the driver was underage); Any passengers of the ATV if their interference contributed to the accident, The …
In 2022, 10 children ages 14 and younger died by drowning in Clark County swimming pools according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Eight of those children were four years old or younger. The CDC estimates that 1.25 of every 100,000 people in Nevada suffer drowning deaths.1 Drownings are not the only swimming pool injuries …
Under Nevada law, parents are allowed to use reasonable corporal punishment (such as spanking) on their children. But the law draws the line at injury. If the child suffers 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 …
Everyone knows that a murder conviction carries life in Nevada State Prison as a possible punishment. But 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 …
You qualify for a free lawyer (“public defender“) in Las Vegas if: you are charged with a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and/or felony where the prosecutor is seeking jail time, and the court finds you “indigent.”1 How do I know I am indigent? Courts look at the totality of your circumstances to decide whether you are indigent …
In Nevada, you can assert the “open and obvious defense” when someone gets injured on your property from a hazardous condition that was so plain to see that any reasonable person would have taken notice and avoided it. In most premises liability cases, property owners are not required to fix or warn about open and …
Nevada law has several work injury statutes codified in NRS 616A through NRS 616C. These laws explain how you can file a claim for benefits under Nevada’s workers’ compensation system if you suffer a work injury. What are considered work injuries in Nevada? Work injuries occur when you get hurt while on the job. Many …
A Nevada subpoena is a court order for you to appear as a witness in a court matter. Nevada law has strict protocols for delivering a subpoena. If these rules are not followed, you do not have to comply with the subpoena. How are subpoenas served in civil cases? If you are named in the …
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 …
Clark County ordinance 10.28.020 requires you to report dog bites to a public health or animal control official. It does not matter whether you are the dog’s owner, the biting victim, or a witness. Most other jurisdictions throughout Nevada impose the same duty to report. Five other important dog bite laws in Clark County are …
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, …
For injuries that occur on or after October 1, 2023, the statute of limitations to bring a medical malpractice claim in Nevada is two (2) years from the time you discovered (or should have discovered) your injury or three (3) years from the date the medical provider caused your injury – whichever is sooner. For …
Adults 21 and older may possess up to 1/4 of an ounce of hashish for personal use in Nevada. Only licensed dealers may sell hashish. Hashish (“hash”) is a type of concentrated cannabis. It comes from the dried resin (“kief”) of the tops of cannabis plants. Hashish can be smoked or used in edibles. Prohibited …
