Every summer dozens of drug busts mar the Electric Daisy Carnival (“EDC”). People caught with up to 1 ounce of marijuana will probably just be cited. But possessing other types of narcotics will result in being arrested and booked at the Clark County Detention Center. And defendants will face charges for drug possession (NRS 453.336). …
In Nevada criminal cases, an Alford plea is when you deny you are guilty while admitting sufficient evidence exists to find you guilty. This way you get to maintain your innocence and still accept a plea deal sentence that will likely be laxer than if you were convicted at trial.1 What is the purpose of …
The Nevada crime of battery domestic violence (BDV) with strangulation is a category C felony in Nevada under NRS 200.485. The punishment is: 1 to 5 years in Nevada State Prison, and up to $10,000 in fines The judge may not grant probation in lieu of prison. There is a ten (10) year waiting period …
No. Nevada law limits the recreational use of weed to private residences. That does not include dorm rooms or any university-owned student housing, nor anywhere else on college campuses. Smoking pot on campus is not only a misdemeanor, but it also makes the student vulnerable to discipline or expulsion. The same rules hold true for …
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 …
Nevada presentence investigations (PSIs) are reports conducted by the Division of Parole and Probation (NPP) on each defendant who gets convicted of a felony. First the NPP interviews the defendant. Then it composes the PSI report for the court, which relies on it to determine criminal sentences and whether the defendant can get probation instead …
If you bought a new car in Nevada that turns out to be a lemon, the vehicle manufacturer is legally obligated to replace it or refund you your money. Nevada’s lemon law covers all defects that substantially impair the motor vehicle’s use and value as long as the problems did not result from your abuse, …
How much does it cost to get a record seal in Nevada?Watch this video on YouTube The process of getting a criminal record seal in Nevada amounts to around $150 total if you do not use an attorney. What are the record seal costs in Las Vegas? The average cost breakdown to get a record …
No, Nevada is not a no fault state. Instead, Nevada is a “fault state” for car accidents and personal injury cases in general. This means your insurance company’s job is to determine who is responsible for the accident and therefore who is legally obligated to pay for the injuries and damages caused. It is not …
Yes. People are generally allowed to open-carry knives in Nevada. However, you may not carry dirks, daggers, or switchblades (openly or concealed) at public universities, schools, or childcare facilities. In fact, carrying a dirk, dagger, or switchblade at a school or childcare facility is a gross misdemeanor carrying: Up to 364 days in jail and/or …
To seal a reckless driving conviction from your criminal record in Nevada, you have to wait the following amount of time after the case ends: one year for a misdemeanor, two years for a gross misdemeanor, and five years for a category B felony. However, if the reckless driving charge gets dismissed short of conviction, …
No. Brass knuckles are illegal weapons in Nevada. Possessing brass knuckles is typically a gross misdemeanor in Nevada, punishable by up to 364 days in jail, and/or up to $2,000 in fines.1 What are brass knuckles? Brass knuckles consist of four connected metal finger holes that you hold in place with your thumb. The device’s …
All Nevada criminal records are eventually sealable except convictions for either (1) felony DUI, (2) felony BUI, (3) invasion of the home (NRS 205.067) with a deadly weapon, (4) certain crimes against children, and (5) sex crimes. These convictions remain on your criminal record forever in the state of Nevada. Though if the charge gets …
A 72-hour hold under Nevada law – also called an emergency admission, Legal 2000 or L2K – is when a person with mental illness gets placed under medical observation, evaluation, and treatment for three days. The purpose of a 72-hour hold is to keep these patients safe while the next steps are determined. The hospital …
There are three steps to purchasing a firearm in Nevada. Step one is to check that you are qualified. Step two is to go to a licensed dealer (even for private gun sales). Step three is to complete ATF Form 4473 (unless an exception applies). Even CCW cardholders have to fill out the ATF Form …
In Nevada, a misdemeanor will stay on your criminal record forever unless you get it sealed. That said, most misdemeanor convictions can be sealed from your criminal record after one, two, or seven years from the time the case closes. If the misdemeanor charge gets dismissed short of a conviction, you can pursue a Nevada record …
In Nevada, speedy trial motions are where you ask the court to dismiss your criminal charges because you have not been given a trial within 60 days of your arraignment.1 Even if you agree to waive the 60-day rule, you can still bring a speedy trial motion later on if the court continues to unreasonably …
Which Nevada counties allow prostitution?Watch this video on YouTube Nevada remains the sole state in the United States that allows prostitution, but only in licensed brothels. Ten of Nevada’s 17 counties permit brothel prostitution, and six of them allow the practice county-wide. Currently, there are active brothels in seven Nevada counties, and they are usually …
Five of the most common theft crimes under Nevada law are: Shoplifting Embezzlement Burglary Grand larceny of a motor vehicle Robbery Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss the laws, penalties, and common defenses for each of these theft crimes. 1. Shoplifting Stealing less than $1,200 worth of merchandise from a Nevada store is …
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, …
Nevada knife laws generally make it legal to carry dirk-knives and daggers in Las Vegas, but with three qualifications: You need a CCW permit to conceal carry dirks or daggers; Dirks and daggers are prohibited at schools or child care facilities (with some exceptions); Brandishing a dirk or dagger in front of two or more …
No. You may open carry in Las Vegas as long as you are otherwise allowed to possess firearms. Though some locations inside Las Vegas are gun-free zones.1 Where are guns prohibited in Las Vegas? Some gun-free zones include the following: Nevada System of Higher Education property, including parking lots. (You may be able to get …
In Nevada, pedestrians always have the right of way at marked- and unmarked crosswalks unless a traffic sign or traffic officer is signaling otherwise. Even though jaywalking is illegal, oncoming traffic must yield to jaywalkers in order to avoid a collision.1 Can I be arrested for jaywalking? If police suspect you of jaywalking in Nevada, …
In Nevada, theft is generally charged as a felony if the value of the items/cash stolen is $1,200 or higher. Though Nevada prosecutors always bring felony theft charges for either: stealing a car or a firearm, pick-pocketing, robbing, or burglarizing – no matter the value of the things stolen. Felonies carry a minimum of one …
Five of the most common types of theft crimes in the state of Nevada are: 1. Shoplifting (NRS 205.220 & .240) 2. Pick-pocketing (NRS 205.270) 3. Robbery (NRS 200.380) 4. Auto-theft (NRS 205.228) 5. Burglary (NRS 205.060) 1. Shoplifting (NRS 205.220 & .240) The penalties for stealing merchandise from a store (“shoplifting“) turn on the …
