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Felony and misdemeanor charges in Las Vegas carry serious penalties and consequences. Our Nevada legal team is committed to protecting not only your rights, but also your future. Listed below are Nevada's criminal definitions and penalties:
Assault means intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm. If charged as a misdemeanor, you can be sentenced to a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months.
Attempt Crimes - N.R.S. 193.330
An act done with the intent to commit a crime, and tending but failing to accomplish it, is an attempt to commit that crime. The sentence for attempt is directly related to the crime attempted.
Battery means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person. Simple battery is a misdemeanor. You can be sentenced to a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months.
Battery - Domestic Violence - N.R.S. 33.018 - Additional Penalties N.R.S. 200.485
Domestic violence occurs when a person commits one of the following acts against or upon his spouse, former spouse, any other person to whom he is related by blood or marriage, a person with whom he is or was actually residing, a person with whom he has had or is having a dating relationship, a person with whom he has a child in common, the minor child of any of those persons or his minor child: battery, assault, coercion, sexual assault, a reckless course of conduct intended to harass, stalking (which can also be charged separately), false imprisonment, unlawful entry into the other's residence against their will. A first offense domestic battery is punishable as a misdemeanor. You can be sentenced for not less than two (2) days in jail and not more than six (6) months. You must complete a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours of community service, but not more than one-hundred and twenty (120) hours. You will be fined not less than $200 and not more than $1,000. For additional penalties on a second and third offense click the second hyperlink above.
A person who, by day or night, enters any house, room, apartment, tenement, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or other building, tent, vessel, vehicle, vehicle trailer, semi-trailer or house trailer, airplane, glider, boat or railroad car, with the intent to commit grand or petit larceny, assault or battery on any person or any felony, or to obtain money or property by false pretenses, is guilty of burglary. This crime is usually considered a "B" felony with a sentence between 1 to 10 years in prison, and a possible fine up to $10,000.
Carrying Concealed Weapon - N.R.S. 202.350
A person within this state shall not carry concealed on his person any explosive substance, other than ammunition or any components thereof; Dirk, dagger or machete; Pistol, revolver or other firearm, or other dangerous or deadly weapon; or Knife which is made an integral part of a belt buckle. The first offense is a gross misdemeanor, carrying 12 months in jail. Any subsequent offense is a "D" felony carrying between 1 to 4 years in prison and up to a $5000 fine.
Casino Markers / Bad Checks - N.R.S. 205.130
A person who willfully, with an intent to defraud, draws or passes a check or draft to obtain money, delivery of other valuable property, services, the use of property, or credit extended by any licensed gaming establishment, drawn upon any real or fictitious person, bank, firm, partnership, corporation or depositary, when the person has insufficient money, property or credit with the drawee of the instrument to pay it in full upon its presentation, is guilty of a misdemeanor carrying up to a 6 month jail sentence, and a fine up to $1,000, if the amount of the check is below $250. If that instrument, or a series of instruments passed in the state during a period of 90 days, is in the amount of $250 or more, the person is guilty of a category "D" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 4 years in prison, and up to a $5,000 fine.
Child Abuse, Neglect or Endangerment - N.R.S. 200.508
A person who willfully causes a child who is less than 18 years of age to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering as a result of abuse or neglect or to be placed in a situation where the child may suffer physical pain or mental suffering as the result of abuse or neglect. Depending upon what the child suffered, this can be a gross misdemeanor carrying 12 months in jail, an "A" felony with a life sentence, or "B" felony with 2 to 20 years.
It is unlawful for a person, with the intent to compel another to do or abstain from doing an act which the other person has a right to do or abstain from doing, to: (a) Use violence or inflict injury upon the other person or any of his family, or upon his property, or threaten such violence or injury; (b) Deprive the person of any tool, implement or clothing, or hinder him in the use thereof; or (c) Attempt to intimidate the person by threats or force. This can be charged as a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail, or a "B" felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 6 years, with a fine up to $5000.
Whenever two or more persons conspire to commit murder, robbery, sexual assault, kidnapping in the first or second degree, arson in the first or second degree, each person is guilty of a category "B" felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 6 years, with a fine up to $5000.
Driving Under the Influence - N.R.S. 484.379
It is unlawful for any person under the influence of alcohol, with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in his blood or breath to drive or be in actual physical control of a vehicle on a highway or premises with public access. A 1st offense is a misdemeanor. You can be sentenced to a minimum jail sentence of 2 days or 48 hours of community service, with a minimum fine of $400, attend and complete DUI School and a Victim Impact Panel. Additional penalties for subsequent offenses are listed in N.R.S. 484.3792.
Ex-felon Possession of Firearm - N.R.S. 202.360
A person shall not own or have in his possession or under his custody or control any firearm if he has been convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or in any political subdivision thereof, or of a felony in violation of the laws of the United States of America, unless he has received a pardon and the pardon does not restrict his right to bear arms, is a fugitive from justice; or is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, any controlled substance. This is a "B" felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 6 years, with a fine up to $5000.
False Statements to Obtain Benefits - N.R.S. 616D.300
A person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation, including, but not limited to, a false statement or representation relating to his identity or the identity of another person, or who knowingly conceals a material fact to obtain or attempt to obtain any benefit, including a controlled substance, or payment under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 616A, 616B, 616C or 617 of NRS, either for himself or for any other person, shall be punished as follows: If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was less than $250, for a misdemeanor, carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000. If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was $250 or more, for a category "D" felony, carrying a 1 to 4 year prison sentence, and a fine up to $5,000.
In many instances, after the commission of certain felonies, the state has a right to subject a person's property to forfeiture. This means the State can seize and gain possession of personal property, including without limitation, any tool, substance, weapon, machine, computer, money or security, which is used as an instrumentality in crimes subject to forfeiture. For a more detailed list of crimes involved, please see the complete statute by clicking the link above. Many times forfeiture cases can be negotiated so that a person receives some or all of the property and/or money seized, if an attorney is involved.
A person who falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits any record, or other authentic matter of a public nature, or any charter, letters patent, deed, lease, indenture, writing obligatory, will, testament, codicil, annuity, bond, covenant, bank bill or note, post note, check, draft, bill of exchange, contract, promissory note, traveler's check, money order is guilty of forgery, and shall be punished for a category D felony carrying between 1 to 4 years in prison and up to a $5000 fine. This list is not all encompassing, for additional items see the complete statute.
Gang Enhancement Penalty - N.R.S. 193.168
Any person who is convicted of a felony committed knowingly for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in affiliation with, a criminal gang, with the specific intent to promote, further or assist the activities of the criminal gang, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term equal to and in addition to the Term of imprisonment prescribed by the statute for the crime. The sentence prescribed by this section must run consecutively with the sentence prescribed by statute for the crime.
Any person placing graffiti on, or otherwise defacing public or private property, real or personal property of another, without the permission of the owner violates this statute. The value of the loss determines the severity of the charge and sentence. It can be a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, or "E" felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years and a fine up to $5000.
Grand Larceny - N.R.S. 205.220
A person commits the crime of Grand Larceny if he intentionally steals, steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away: (a) Personal goods or property, with a value of $250 or more, owned by another person; (b) Bedding, furniture or other property, with a value of $250 or more, which the person, as a lodger, is to use in or with his lodging and which is owned by another person; or (c) Real property, with a value of $250 or more, that the person has converted into personal property by severing it from real property owned by another person. This list is not all encompassing, for additional items see the complete statute. The value of the item taken determines the severity of the charge and sentence. Please see N.R.S. 205.222 for possible sentences.
A person is guilty of harassment if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly threatens to cause bodily injury in the future to the person threatened or to any other person; to cause physical damage to the property of another person; to subject the person threatened or any other person to physical confinement or restraint; or to do any act which is intended to substantially harm the person threatened or any other person with respect to his physical or mental health or safety; and the person by words or conduct places the person receiving the threat in reasonable fear that the threat will be carried out. The 1st offense is a misdemeanor; a 2nd offense is a gross misdemeanor.
Home Invasion - N.R.S. 205.067
A person, who by day or night, forcibly enters an inhabited dwelling without permission of the owner, resident or lawful occupant, whether or not a person is present at the time of the entry, is guilty of invasion of the home. If there is no weapon used, it is a "B" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 10 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine. If a weapon is used, it carries a sentence of 2 to 15 years in prison, and up to a $15,000 fine.
Indecent Exposure - N.R.S. 201.220
A person who makes any open and indecent or obscene exposure of his person, or of the person of another, is guilty (a) For the first offense, of a gross misdemeanor, carrying a jail sentence of up to 12 months, and a fine up to $2,000, or (b) For any subsequent offense, of a category D felony, carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years, and a fine up to $5,000.
1st Degree - A person who willfully seizes, confines, inveigles, entices, decoys, abducts, conceals, kidnaps or carries away a person by any means whatsoever with the intent to hold or detain, or who holds or detains, the person for ransom, or reward, or for the purpose of committing sexual assault, extortion or robbery upon or from the person, or for the purpose of killing the person or inflicting substantial bodily harm upon him, or to exact from relatives, friends, or any other person any money or valuable thing for the return or disposition of the kidnapped person, and a person who leads, takes, entices, or carries away or detains any minor with the intent to keep, imprison, or confine him from his parents, guardians, or any other person having lawful custody of the minor, or with the intent to hold the minor to unlawful service, or perpetrate upon the person of the minor any unlawful act is guilty of kidnapping in the first degree which is a category A felony. This sentence can be life, with or without the possibility of parole, or a set term of 15 years.
2nd Degree - A person who willfully and without authority of law seizes, inveigles, takes, carries away or kidnaps another person with the intent to keep the person secretly imprisoned within the state, or for the purpose of conveying the person out of the state without authority of law, or in any manner held to service or detained against his will, is guilty of kidnapping in the second degree which is a category B felony. This carries a sentence of 2 to 15 years in prison, with up to a $15,000 fine.
Larceny from a Person - N.R.S. 205.270
A person who, under circumstances not amounting to robbery, with the intent to steal or appropriate to his own use, takes property from the person of another, without his consent. This can be either a "C" felony with a 1 to 5 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine, or a "B" felony with a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine.
Lewdness with a Child under 14 years - N.R.S. 201.230
A person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, other than acts constituting the crime of sexual assault, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of that person or of that child, is guilty of lewdness with a child. If there is no prior conviction for this offense, or another sexual offense against a child, carries a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 10 years, and up to a $10,000 fine.
Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought, either expressed or implied. There are different degrees of murder. N.R.S. 200.030
1st degree murder is an "A" felony, and can carry a death penalty, life without the possibility of parole, life with the possibility of parole after 20 years, or a definite sentence of 50 years with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
2nd degree murder is an "A" felony, and carries a sentence of either life with the possibility of parole after 10 years, or a definite sentence of 25 years with the possibility of parole after 10 years.
Obtaining Money by False Pretenses - N.R.S. 205.380
A person who knowingly and designedly by any false pretense obtains from any other person any chose in action, money, goods, wares, chattels, effects or other valuable thing, including rent or the labor of another person not his employee, with the intent to cheat or defraud the other person, is a cheat. If the value of the thing is less than $250, it is considered a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000. If the value of the thing is more than $250, it is a "B" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 6 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine.
Open and Gross Lewdness - N.R.S. 201.210
A person who commits any act of open or gross lewdness is guilty: (a) For the first offense, of a gross misdemeanor, carrying a jail sentence of up to 12 months, and a fine up to $2,000, or (b) For any subsequent offense, of a category D felony, carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years, and a fine up to $5,000.
A person who induces, persuades, encourages, inveigles, entices or compels a person to become a prostitute or to continue to engage in prostitution is guilty of pandering. If physical force or the immediate threat of physical force is used, it is a "C" felony, carrying a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine. If no physical force or the immediate threat of physical force is used, it is a "D" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 4 years in prison, and up to a $5,000 fine.
Possession of Controlled Substance - N.R.S. 453.336
A person shall not knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a prescription or order of a physician, osteopathic physician's assistant, dentist, podiatric physician, optometrist, advanced practitioner of nursing or veterinarian while acting in the course of his professional practice. A 1st or 2nd offense is an "E" Felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. A 3rd offense is a "D" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 4 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Under N.R.S. 176A.110, a 1st and 2nd offense is mandatory probation. It becomes discretionary depending upon the person's prior criminal history and status.
Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell - N.R.S. 453.337
It is unlawful for a person to possess for the purpose of sale flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, any substance for which flunitrazepam or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is an immediate precursor or any controlled substance classified in schedule I or II. Schedules of Controlled Substances
Possession of Child Pornography - N.R.S. 200.730
A person who knowingly and willfully has in his possession for any purpose any film, photograph or other visual presentation depicting a person under the age of 16 years as the subject of a sexual portrayal or engaging in or simulating, or assisting others to engage in or simulate, sexual conduct is guilty of a felony. For a 1st offense, is a "B" felony, carrying a 1 to 6 year prison sentence, and a fine up to $5,000. Any subsequent offense is an "A" felony, carrying a sentence of 1 year to life with the possibility of parole, and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession of Credit Card without Consent - N.R.S. 205.690
A person who possesses a credit card or debit card without the consent of the card holder, with the intent to circulate, use, sell or transfer the credit card or debit card, with the intent to defraud is guilty of a category D felony, carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years, and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession of Stolen Property - N.R.S. 205.275
A person commits an offense involving stolen property if the person, for his own gain or to prevent the owner from again possessing his property, buys, receives, possesses or withholds property, knowing that it is stolen property; or under such circumstances as should have caused a reasonable person to know that it is stolen property.
Possession of Stolen Vehicle - N.R.S. 205.273
A person commits an offense involving a stolen vehicle if the person, with the intent to procure or pass title to a motor vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, receives or transfers possession of the vehicle from or to another person; or has in his possession a motor vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen. This can be either a "C" felony with a 1 to 5 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine, or a "B" felony with a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine.
Probation Violation N.R.S. 176A.400 or Parole Violation N.R.S. 213.150
If a person violates a condition of probation, after being sentenced, the probation officer can file a violation report with the District Court, and seek to have that person's probation revoked. Under most circumstances, the person on probation is placed in custody, and must than wait for the court to set a date for hearing. There is no credit given for the time the violator is in custody before the revocation hearing. Also, there are many factors the Courts consider when deciding to either reinstate the person's probation, or violate that person and impose the prison sentence. An experienced attorney can make all the difference in such a hearing.
If a person violates a condition of parole, the person is taken into custody, and transferred back to prison to await a hearing. Similar to the probation violation, the inmate does not receive credit for the time he is in custody waiting for a hearing. Most parole hearings are set months apart, and this process takes longer than a probation violation. Many times, with an experienced attorney, the inmate can be reinstated, or receive a short additional sentence, commonly called a "dump" before being reinstated to parole.
Reckless Driving - N.R.S. 484.377
It is unlawful for a person to drive a vehicle in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property, including an unauthorized speed contest on a public highway. This can be charged as a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail and up to a $1,000 fine, or a felony, carrying a sentence of 1 to 4 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. The circumstances surrounding the incident determine how it is charged. Additionally, mandatory revocation of your driver's license can also occur. N.R.S. 483.460
Robbery is the unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another, or in his presence, against his will, by means of force or violence or fear of injury, immediate or future, to his person or property, or the person or property of a member of his family, or of anyone in his company at the time of the robbery. A taking is by means of force or fear if force or fear is used to obtain or retain possession of the property, prevent or overcome resistance to the taking, or, facilitate escape. This crime is a "B" felony carrying a prison sentence of 2 to 15 years.
A person who subjects another person to sexual penetration, or who forces another person to make a sexual penetration on himself or another, or on a beast, against the will of the victim or under conditions in which the perpetrator knows or should know that the victim is mentally or physically incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of his conduct, is guilty of sexual assault.
If the victim sustains substantial bodily harm, this crime carries a life sentence, without the possibility of parole, or with the possibility of parole after 15 years. If the victim does not sustain substantial bodily harm, this crime carries a prison sentence of life with the possibility of parole after 10 years.
If the crime is committed against a child under 16 years old, and results in substantial bodily harm, the sentence is life without the possibility of parole. If no substantial bodily harm results, the sentence is life with the possibility of parole after 20 years.
If there is any previous conviction for sexual assault or sexual offense against a child under 16 years old, whether in this state or another, the sentence is life without the possibility of parole.
Shoplifting - Petit Larceny - N.R.S. 205.240
A person commits petit larceny if the person intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away the personal goods or property, with a value of less than $250, owned by another person. This is a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine up to $1,000.
Solicitation of Prostitution - N.R.S. 201.354
It is unlawful for any person to engage in prostitution or solicitation, except in a licensed house of prostitution. This is a misdemeanor carrying a jail sentence of up to 6 months, and a fine up to $1,000.
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 or harassed, and that actually causes the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated or harassed, commits the crime of stalking. A 1st offense is a misdemeanor with a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine up to $1,000. Any subsequent offense is a gross misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 1 year in jail, and a fine up to $2,000.
A person who commits the crime of stalking and in conjunction therewith threatens the person with the intent to cause him to be placed in reasonable fear of death or substantial bodily harm commits the crime of aggravated stalking. This is a "B" felony, and carries a sentence of 2 to 15 years in prison, and a fine of up to $5,000.
Statutory Sexual Seduction - N.R.S. 200.364
Statutory sexual seduction means ordinary sexual intercourse, anal intercourse, cunnilingus or fellatio committed by a person 18 years of age or older with a person under the age of 16 years or any other sexual penetration committed by a person 18 years of age or older with a person under the age of 16 years with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of either of the persons. "Sexual penetration" means cunnilingus, fellatio, or any intrusion, however slight, of any part of a person's body or any object manipulated or inserted by a person into the genital or anal openings of the body of another, including sexual intercourse in its ordinary meaning.
Penalties - If the seducer is 21 years of age or older, this crime is a "C" felony and carries a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years, and a fine up to $5,000. If the seducer is under the age of 21, this crime is a gross misdemeanor, and carries a jail sentence up to 1 year, and a fine up to $2,000.
A person commits theft if, without lawful authority, he knowingly controls any property of another person with the intent to deprive that person of the property. This is the simple definition only. For a more complete definition click the above link. This crime can be charged as a misdemeanor carrying up to a 6 month jail sentence and up to a $1,000 fine, a "C" felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years and a fine up to $10,000, or a "B" felony carrying a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine. For more specifics on what determines the classification, click the following link. N.R.S. 205.0835
Traffic Tickets - N.R.S. Chapter 484
With very few exceptions, most traffic tickets are all misdemeanor crimes. In most cases, there is a fine and you could be required to attend and complete traffic school. If you handle the ticket yourself, you will have to stand in long lines and take time out of your busy schedule, or just pay the fine indicated and receive demerits on you license. By allowing an attorney to handle the ticket for you, many times the citation is reduced to a non-moving violation with a small fine. This saves you increases in your car insurance, because there are no demerits on your driver's license. To locate your specific citation, click the above link to the Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 484, Traffic Laws. Additional Information
Trafficking in Controlled Substance (Except Marijuana) - N.R.S. 453.3385
A person who knowingly or intentionally sells, manufactures, delivers or brings into this state or who is knowingly or intentionally in actual or constructive possession of flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, any substance for which flunitrazepam or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is an immediate precursor or any controlled substance which is listed in schedule I, except marijuana, or any mixture which contains any such controlled substance, is guilty of a felony.
4 grams or more, but less than 14 grams, for a category "B" felony carrying a 1 to 6 year prison sentence and by a fine of up to $50,000.
14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, for a category "B" felony carrying a 2 to 15 year prison sentence and a fine up to $100,000.
28 grams or more, for a category "A" felony carrying either a life sentence with the possibility of parole, after 10 years, or for a definite term of 25 years, with eligibility for parole after 10 years has been served, and by a fine of not more than $500,000.
Trafficking in Controlled Substance Marijuana - N.R.S. 453.339
A person, who knowingly or intentionally sells, manufactures, delivers or brings into this state or who is knowingly or intentionally in actual or constructive possession of marijuana is guilty of a felony.
100 pounds or more, but less than 2,000 pounds, for a category "C" felony carrying a 1 to 5 year prison sentence, and up to a $10,000 fine.
2,000 pounds or more, but less than 10,000 pounds, for a category "B" felony carrying a 2 to 10 year prison sentence and by a fine of not more than $50,000.
10,000 pounds or more, for a category "A" felony carrying either a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 5 years, or for a definite term of 15 years, with parole after 5 years has been served, and by a fine of not more than $200,000.
Any person who, under circumstances not amounting to a burglary, goes upon the land or into any building of another with intent to vex or annoy the owner or occupant thereof, or to commit any unlawful act; or willfully goes or remains upon any land or in any building after having been warned by the owner or occupant thereof not to trespass, is guilty of a misdemeanor. This carries a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and up to a $1,000 fine.
Under the Influence of Controlled Substance - N.R.S. 453.411
It is unlawful for a person knowingly to use or be under the influence of a controlled substance except in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription. If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I, II, III or IV, for a category "E" felony carrying a 1 to 4 year prison sentence and a fine up to $5,000. If the controlled substance is listed in schedule V, by a jail sentence of not more than 1 year, and a fine of not more than $1,000. Schedules of Controlled Substances
Use of a Deadly Weapon or Tear Gas - N.R.S. 193.165
Any person who uses a firearm or other deadly weapon or a weapon containing or capable of emitting tear gas, whether or not its possession is permitted by N.R.S. 202.375, in the commission of a crime shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a term equal to and in addition to the term of imprisonment prescribed by statute for the crime. The sentence prescribed by this section runs consecutively with the sentence prescribed by statute for the crime.
Use of a minor in the Production of Pornography - N.R.S. 200.710
A person, who knowingly uses, encourages, entices or permits a minor to simulate or engage in or assist others to simulate or engage in sexual conduct to produce a performance is guilty of a category "A" felony. See penalties below.
A person who knowingly uses, encourages, entices, coerces or permits a minor to be the subject of a sexual portrayal in a performance is guilty of a category "A" felony. See penalties below.
N.R.S. 200.750 - Penalties - If the minor is 14 years of age or older, the sentence is life with the possibility of parole after 5 years, and a fine up to $100, 000. If the minor is less than 14 years of age, for life with the possibility of parole after 10 years, and a fine up to $100,000.
Violation of Protective Order - N.R.S. 200.591
A person who reasonably believes that the crime of stalking, aggravated stalking or harassment is being committed against him by another person may petition the court for a temporary or extended protective order. This order directs the person who is allegedly committing the crime to stay away from the home, school, business or place of employment of the victim of the alleged crime and any other location specifically named by the court. Additionally, that person must refrain from contacting, intimidating, threatening or otherwise interfering with the victim of the alleged crime and any other person named in the order, including, without limitation, a member of the family or the household of the victim of the alleged crime.
When the person to whom this order is directed against violates one or more of the provisions of that order, he is guilty of a crime. If the order is a temporary protective order, a violation is considered a gross misdemeanor, carrying a sentence of up to 1 year in jail, and a fine up to $2,000. If the order is an extended protective order, a violation is considered a "C" felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, and a fine up to $10,000.
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