Resisting Arrest The crime of resisting arrest is spelled out in Nevada law in NRS 199.280. This statute is titled simply “Resisting Public Officer.” It is defined as: “A person who, in any case or under any circumstances not otherwise specially provided for, willfully resists, delays or obstructs a public officer in discharging or attempting to … Resisting Arrest

UPDATED: O. J. Simpson Focuses Increased Attention to Nevada’s Parole System UPDATE: July 20, 2017 O.J. Simpson was granted parole after meeting with four of the seven parole commissioners via teleconference from the Lovelock Correctional Center in Pershing County, Nev. The four deliberated for about a half hour before unanimously voting in favor of Simpson’s … UPDATED: O. J. Simpson Focuses Increased Attention to Nevada’s Parole System

Clark County Addresses Growing Backlog of Homicide Cases Clark County’s backlog of homicide cases has grown to over 300 cases. Most of these cases are slow moving, requiring a large amount of time to move through the judicial system. Recognizing this problem, the Nevada Supreme Court created a commission to study Rules of Criminal Procedure … Clark County Addresses Growing Backlog of Homicide Cases

Stalking Crimes Stalking in Nevada is defined as: “A person who, without lawful authority, willfully or maliciously engages in a course of conduct that would cause a reasonable person to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, harassed or fearful for the immediate safety of a family or household member, and that actually causes the victim to feel … Stalking Crimes

Search and Seizure “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to … Search and Seizure

When is a DUI Considered a Felony? Three people are dead this morning and the Las Vegas Strip remains shut down in several directions after a shooting and a car fire on Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo. Sgt. John Sheahan says five vehicles were involved in the crash, including a taxi that burst into flames … When is a DUI Considered a Felony?

Vandalism in Nevada Vandalism can be defined under Nevada law as the willful and malicious destruction of real or personal property of another without the other’s consent. Nevada’s vandalism laws are found in Chapter 206 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) titled Malicious Mischief. These statutes include graffiti as a form of malicious mischief, although … Vandalism in Nevada