Citizen’s Arrest: What You Need to Know About Arrests by a Private Person (NRS 171.126) Believe it or not, it is perfectly legal in Nevada for a private citizen with no law enforcement experience to arrest another if a crime has been committed. There are two circumstances where a private person may place someone under a … Citizen’s Arrest or Arrests by a Private Person
Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped? Domestic Violence and Battery charges are severe and can lead to a host of other problems and charges against you if you are convicted of the crime. Usually, domestic violence and battery charges cannot just be dismissed. Nevada law specifically prohibits prosecutors from reducing or dismissing a charge of … Can Domestic Violence Charges Be Dropped?
NRS 205.380: Obtaining Money by False Pretenses—Definition, Examples, Penalties and FAQs Under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 205.380, obtaining money, goods, or services through false pretenses is a serious crime. This law specifically targets individuals who intentionally deceive others to gain financial or material benefit. The implications of this statute are far-reaching, with cases ranging from … NRS 205.380: Obtaining Money by False Pretenses
Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude in Nevada: Definition, Types, Penalties, and the Importance of Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer Crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT) are more than just a legal term. These offenses represent actions that deeply infringe upon society’s accepted standards of behavior, marking them as particularly egregious. The implications of a CIMT extend beyond … Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude in Nevada
NRS 199.430: Impersonation of an Officer—Definition, Penalties, & More Last year in the Reno area, a man was arrested and charged with impersonating an officer by using flashing red and blue lights on his vehicle to force other drivers to the side of the road as he drove from the Washoe Valley to Dayton. The … NRS 199.430: Impersonation of an Officer
Mentally Ill or Insanity Defense: Definitions and How It’s Used in Criminal Cases More and more we have been reading and seeing stories of people who are considered mentally ill and committing criminal acts that they are not held responsible for at trial. Most people don’t have an understanding of what a mentally ill defense … Mentally Ill or Insanity Defense
NRS 207.245: Prank 911 Call— Definition, Penalties, and More Every now and then we hear a cute story of a little kid calling 911 just because they are curious or have recently learned to call 911 in an emergency. Most parents teach their children at a young age to call 911 if there is an … NRS 207.245: Prank 911 Call
Evidence in Criminal Cases in Nevada: Types and Examples Few aspects of a criminal case are as crucial as the role of evidence. It is the bedrock upon which cases are built and verdicts are rendered. Without concrete evidence, the prosecution’s allegations remain unsubstantiated, and the defendant’s rights can be unjustly infringed. Evidence provides the … Evidence in Criminal Cases
Sentencing Phase: What Is It and How Does It Work? There are many steps to the criminal process in Nevada or any other state for that matter. The final step in the criminal process occurs through either a plea bargain between the defense and prosecution or the sentencing phase, carried out by a judge or … Sentencing Phase
NRS 197.190: Obstruction of Justice—Definition, Defenses, and Penalties Obstruction of justice comes in many forms in Nevada, but basically, it is defined as the act that occurs after a person with “due notice” refuses to give a statement or makes false statements to police and obstructs the officer from fulfilling his or her duties ( … NRS 197.190: Obstruction of Justice
