Las Vegas Misdemeanor Attorney
Misdemeanor in Nevada
A misdemeanor, in Nevada, is defined as a crime with a potential jail sentence not to exceed 6 months and a fine not to exceed $1,000. A misdemeanor is less severe then a felony, which carries a potential prison sentence of 1 year or more. A misdemeanor can be a crime as simple as a traffic ticket or as serious as battery constituting domestic violence. Some misdemeanors have mandatory jail time imposed if a person is convicted, while other misdemeanors carry only a fine. To help reduce your potential fines or jail time, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Las Vegas misdemeanor attorney to defend your rights.
In the State of Nevada, a misdemeanor trial is conducted before a judge, not a jury. The prosecuting body still must prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt, but it is the judge who decides whether the prosecutor has met their burden.
Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in Nevada? If so, contact our experienced Las Vegas misdemeanor attorneys today!
In Las Vegas, there are several different jurisdictions that hear misdemeanor trials. If a misdemeanor was alleged to have occurred within the city limits of Las Vegas, then the City of Las Vegas would prosecute the case and the case would be heard in the Las Vegas Municipal Court. The other Clark County municipalities are Boulder City, Henderson, Laughlin, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas. If a misdemeanor was alleged to have occurred in Clark County, and not in a municipality, then the Clark County District Attorney’s Office would generally be the prosecuting body. The case would be handled in Justice Court.
Even though a misdemeanor is not as serious as a felony or a gross misdemeanor, being convicted of a misdemeanor can have a significant impact on your life. It is important that you have proper representation to limit the harm that may come from being convicted of a misdemeanor. In some instances being convicted of a misdemeanor will prevent you from owning a firearm, may suspend your driver’s license, can require you to register as a sex offender, and can have a significant impact should you ever face federal charges. Having good representation means you will be aware of these potential pitfalls and will more than likely be able to avoid them.
Below are some common misdemeanor and their definitions. If you or someone you know is charged with a misdemeanor give us a call for a FREE CONSULTATION or submit your case in the Ask the Lawyer section.
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Common Misdemeanor Definitions
Assault - Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm
Battery constituting Domestic Violence (1st and 2nd offense) - See other page
Battery - Any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) - (1st and 2nd offense) See other page
Petit Theft - A person who without lawful authority, knowingly controls any property of another person with the intent to deprive that person of property. The theft is considered a misdemeanor where the value of the property is not greater than $250.
Possession of Dangerous Drugs not to be introduced into interstate commerce - Any person within this state who possesses any drug which may not be lawfully introduced into interstate commerce under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Prostitution - A male or female person who for a fee engages in sexual intercourse, oral genital contact, or any touching of the sexual organs or other intimate parts of a person for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of either person is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Trespass - A person who
- goes upon the land or into any building of another with the intent to vex or annoy the owner or occupant thereof or to commit an 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.
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Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in Nevada? If so, contact our experienced Las Vegas misdemeanor attorneys today!
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