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Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground

Homeowner Ready to Fight Armed Robber

Can a Lawyer Defend Someone They Know is Guilty? In Nevada, there are a few different statutes that apply in certain situations involving the act of self-defense. Defending your home and your vehicle is referred to as the Castle Doctrine, while defending yourself is referred to as standing your ground. The Nevada laws establish a Castle Doctrine vs. Stand Your Ground

Brandishing a Weapon in Nevada

Man brandishing a weapon in Nevada

NRS 202.320: Brandishing a Weapon in Nevada—Definition, Penalties, and More Many states have certain laws that allow someone to draw a firearm or deadly weapon in self-defense to deter a threat against life. This is a way of self-defense against an attacker, as pointing a gun at an attacker convinces them that continuing the attack Brandishing a Weapon in Nevada

Nevada Felony Sentencing Guidelines

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Nevada Felony Sentencing Guidelines There are two different types of sentences when you get charged with a crime: misdemeanor and felony. A misdemeanor is a less-serious crime that results in small times in jail or fines required to pay. A felony is any crime that may be punishable by death or incarceration in Nevada State Nevada Felony Sentencing Guidelines

Battery Vs. Domestic Violence Laws

Victim of domestic violence

Battery Vs. Domestic Violence Laws Domestic violence is a broad term and talked about a lot, although can be very devastating to the victim and even the defendant. Domestic violence is typically associated with skirmishes between spouses or other family members, such as children or grandparents. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police respond to more than Battery Vs. Domestic Violence Laws

Nevada Prostitution and Brothel Laws

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Nevada Prostitution and Brothel Laws   Prostitution is uncommon in the United States today, as only one state still allows prostitution with restrictions. Nevada is the only state in the union where prostitution is legal, although it can only take place in licensed brothels. It is legal in 10 of the 16 counties in Nevada, Nevada Prostitution and Brothel Laws

Nevada Home Invasion Laws

Person stealing money from a house while the owner is sleeping

Nevada Home Invasion Laws In the State of Nevada, home invasion is a crime that occurs when a person uses a forcible entry, like breaking a window, to gain access to an inhabited dwelling without the permission of the owner. Unlike the Nevada crime of burglary, home invasion requires that the defendant “breaks and enters” Nevada Home Invasion Laws

Nevada Sex Offender Guidelines

Women in danger of being abused sexually

Nevada Sex Offender Guidelines Nevada does not take sex offender guidelines lightly, and divides convicted sex offenders into three categories. Currently in Nevada, there are about 7,300 convicted sex offenders. Being a convicted sex offender ruins your record, your social reputation, and your chances of employment. Although it is possible to fight the charges, a Nevada Sex Offender Guidelines

Castle Doctrine and Nevada

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Castle Doctrine and Nevada In the State of Nevada, there are a variety of statutes applying to the right of self-defense. Many of the laws establish a clear guideline or criteria for when self-defense or actions of force are justifiable in order to protect oneself or others in their home. Whether or not the use Castle Doctrine and Nevada