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New Nevada Law Guarantees Domestic Violence Victims Leave from Work Domestic violence victims in Nevada will receive new protections from the state as of 2018. Under a new law, passed by the Nevada legislature in 2017, and taking effect January 1, 2018, victims of domestic violence will now be entitled to take 160 hours of … New Nevada Law Guarantees Domestic Violence Victims Leave from Work
Capital Punishment in Nevada: Exploring Its Historical Significance, Future Implications, and Available Support Capital punishment, also known as the death penalty, has been a contentious issue in the United States for decades. The state of Nevada is no exception, grappling with the complexities and ethical implications of this form of punishment. In this article, we … Capital Punishment in Nevada
Firearms Crimes in Nevada While you may think Las Vegas is a modernized version of the Wild Wild West, in fact, in terms of gun laws, the state is pretty much middle of the road. According to the Las Vegas Sun, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence ranks Nevada 28th for firearms regulations among the … Firearms Crimes in Nevada
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
Arson in Nevada Arson is considered a very serious crime under Nevada law. There are various types of arson specified in the statutes and varying punishments depending on the type of property burned and the intent of the individual or individuals involved. Furthermore, arson can be considered more serious, and carry harsher punishments, if property … Arson in Nevada
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
Defining Assault and Battery We usually hear assault and battery used together and interchangeably but, under Nevada law, the terms have unique meanings: Under Nevada law (NRS 200.471), Assault is defined as: “Unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person; or intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.” Battery is defined … Defining Assault and Battery
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
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