Nevada’s RICO law is NRS § 207.400. It outlaws racketeering, which is any criminal activity done as part of an unlawful business such as drug rings, prostitution rings, illegal gambling rings, or other organized crime. RICO cases never stem from a single, isolated event. Instead, Nevada RICO charges involve: two or more racketeering offenses that …
Tasers are not considered firearms in Nevada. Therefore, Nevada gun laws for open carry and concealed carry do not apply to tasers. However, NRS 202.357 spells out various rules limiting taser possession and use. So if you are considering carrying a taser – which many people do because of rising crime rates – here are …
Can I conceal carry in Las Vegas casinos? Whenever I get asked this question, I explain how there’s the law, and then there’s the reality. It is not illegal to conceal carry guns in Nevada casinos. However, casinos are private property, and staff may ask you to leave the property if you have a gun.1 …
You need a CCW permit to conceal carry handguns in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. Otherwise, you risk being prosecuted for a category C felony carrying: 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.1 How to get a CCW permit in Las Vegas You can apply online for a CCW permit …
1. First-degree arson under NRS 205.010 Nevada law defines first-degree arson as willfully or maliciously setting fire to: real estate, buildings, houses, or mobile homes; or personal property (such as a motor vehicle) that is occupied by at least one person It makes no difference whether you own the property. One example of 1st-degree arson …
Fake driver’s licenses can be doctored versions of real people’s licenses or totally fabricated licenses of fictional people. Both are common in Nevada and particularly in Las Vegas, where IDs are necessary to access most attractions. Possessing or using a counterfeit, reproduced, or otherwise fake driver’s license is a Nevada fraud crime if you have …
You can sue Las Vegas hotels for negligence when you slip-and-fall on their wet, slippery, or uneven floors. This could lead to a settlement where the hotel pays for all of your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Even if you were partially to blame for the fall incident – such as by running …
Boating is a popular activity in Nevada’s Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and the Colorado River. Though boating accidents – and boating-related crimes – are common. Here are three Nevada boating laws you should know. 1. You have a duty to render aid and exchange information Following a boating accident in Nevada where you are the …
The main difference in Nevada between parole and probation – which are both types of court-supervised release following a criminal conviction – has to do with timing. If you are granted parole, it is after you have already served several years of your sentence. In contrast, probation is typically granted at the beginning of your …
So long as you are not otherwise barred from possessing firearms, you may open carry in Nevada even if you are not a state resident. However, there are some limitations as to the places where you can open carry. Who cannot open carry guns? Certain people are prohibited from carrying weapons ever. Some of these …
Nevada Revised Statute section 178.484 sets out Nevada’s bail conditions in criminal cases. If you get arrested, you may be released on bail pending the resolution of the case. Though you have to promise to appear at all future mandatory court dates. In addition, the judge will impose certain restrictions on you. This imposition of …
Dangerous flooring causes countless slip-and-fall accidents in Nevada hotel/casinos, restaurants, bars, arenas, stores, parks, schools, and private homes. To recover money for their injuries, dangerous flooring victims can bring negligence and/or products liability claims against the responsible parties. Whom you can sue The four parties that I sue on behalf of dangerous flooring victims in …
Yes. All convicted sex offenders in Nevada under parole or probation must have their residence approved by their parole officer or probation officer (PO). And certain Tier III offenders may not live within 1,000 feet of a location primarily used by children. Residency requirements Convicted sex offenders in the state of Nevada under parole or …
Escorts are legal in Las Vegas as long as there is no trading of sex for money. Paying for someone’s company is perfectly lawful, even if the escorts are scantily clad. However, escort services cross the line into prostitution (NRS 201.354) if there is an understanding that the payment is for sex, not merely company. …
In Nevada, physicians and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) are required to notify the DMV if your epilepsy severely impairs your ability to safely drive a car or motorcycle. This notification must occur within 15 days of them determining that you should not be driving.1 When you get notified Once a physician or an APRN …
In Nevada, getting into a car accident will not by itself trigger a driver’s license suspension. However, the DMV will suspend your license if there are certain “aggravating circumstances” surrounding the crash. For example, many collisions result from driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A first-time DUI with no serious injuries carries a …
When lifeguard negligence contributes to an accident in Nevada, the victim’s family can sue the water park or hotel/casino where it occurred because pool owners are “vicariously liable” for its negligent lifeguards. In a recent case, Henderson’s Cowabunga Bay water park paid a $49 million settlement to the family of a boy who sustained catastrophic …
A conviction for any felony or for a misdemeanor crime of battery domestic violence makes it illegal to own a firearm in Nevada.1 Illegal possession of a firearm is a category B felony that can be punished by up to six years in prison. The only way to restore your Nevada gun rights is to receive a …
If you are a victim of a violent crime in Nevada, you may sue your assailant for the “torts” of assault and/or battery. You may still be able to recover damages even if your assailant is never criminally charged or convicted. Suing for assault in Nevada To win a Nevada assault claim against your assailant …
If your Nevada driver’s license has been suspended or revoked for a DUI or other reason, you can request a DMV administrative hearing (“DMV hearing”) by emailing a signed letter to [email protected]. The request must include: your driver’s license number; current mailing address; and contact telephone number You can also phone in the request for …
Contact the Nevada DMV for driver’s license reinstatement instructions for your particular case. Once you complete the requirements, you will need to appear in person at a DMV office to obtain your new Nevada driver’s license. Your Nevada driver’s license does not automatically renew after the revocation period. You have to apply for reinstatement.1 What …
If you are injured in an ATV (all-terrain vehicle) accident in Nevada, you may be able to sue one or more of the following eight parties: The ATV driver that caused the accident (or the driver’s parents if the driver was underage); Any passengers of the ATV if their interference contributed to the accident, The …
In 2022, 10 children ages 14 and younger died by drowning in Clark County swimming pools according to the Southern Nevada Health District. Eight of those children were four years old or younger. The CDC estimates that 1.25 of every 100,000 people in Nevada suffer drowning deaths.1 Drownings are not the only swimming pool injuries …
Under Nevada law, parents are allowed to use reasonable corporal punishment (such as spanking) on their children. But the law draws the line at injury. If the child suffers physical or mental injury, then the parent can face criminal charges for child abuse (NRS 200.508). 1. What is corporal punishment? Nevada law defines corporal punishment …
Everyone knows that a murder conviction carries life in Nevada State Prison as a possible punishment. But five other, lesser-known Nevada offenses also carry potential life in prison, including: Attempted murder by poison Sexual abuse of a child under 14 causing substantial bodily or mental harm Involuntary servitude of minors Child pornography Battery with intent …
