Misdemeanor
Nevada law defines a “misdemeanor” as “every crime punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than 6 months.” NRS 193.120(3). Some examples of common misdemeanor offenses include traffic offenses, DUI (first and second offenses), domestic violence (first and second offenses), simple bRead More...
Gross-Misdemeanor
Nevada law defines a “gross misdemeanor” as “every other crime” that is not a misdemeanor or a felony. NRS 193.120(4). This means that a “gross misdemeanor” is every crimeRead More...
Felony
Nevada law defines a “felony” as “every crime which may be punished by death or by imprisonment in the state prison.” NRS 193.120(2). Some examples of commonRead More...