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Domestic Violence in Nevada: Explained

Learn about Domestic Violence as defined by the Nevada Revised Statutes made easy for students and researchers in this presentation by Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Ross C. Goodman.<br><br>Visit here for more information on Domestic Violence: https://rosscgoodman.com/criminal-defense/domestic-violence/

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Domestic Violence in Nevada: Explained

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  1. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN LAS VEGAS

  2. an introduction A Domestic Violence charge is one of the most common charges in Las Vegas. The violent act is generally initiated by a family member, significant other or roommate in the heat of the moment.

  3. what constitutes as domestic battery? A battery is any “willful and unlawful” use of force or violence upon the person of another, as per NRS 200.481(1)(a). A person commits an act that constitutes domestic violence against or upon the person’s spouse or former spouse, any other person to whom the person is related by blood or marriage, any other person with whom the person is or was actually residing.

  4. an enhanceable crime Domestic battery is enhanced if it involves strangulation, substantial bodily harm, use of a deadly weapon or battery against a protected person.

  5. battery by strangulation Strangulation as defined under NRS 200.481(1)(h) occurs when a person “intentionally” impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood creates a risk of death or substantial bodily harm by applying pressure on the throat or neck; or blocking the nose or mouth of another person in a manner.

  6. battery with use of deadly weapon A deadly weapon enhances the domestic battery to a category B felony by imprisonment for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 10 years and/or by a fine of not more than $10,000, according to NRS 200.481(2)(e)(1).

  7. battery & coercion Coercion under NRS 207.190 occurs the abuser compels the victim to do or abstain from doing an act which the other person has a right to do by using violence or inflicting injury; deprive the person of any tool, implement or clothing, or hinder the person in the use thereof; or attempt to intimidate the person by threats or force.

  8. victims & witness materials Many victims and witnesses are from out-of-state and anot subject to Nevada’s jurisdiction of a subpoena. The prosecutor does have an option to issue a material witness warrant in the other state’s jurisdiction to procure their appearance in court.

  9. Las Vegas Criminal Defense Attorney Ross Goodman 520 S 4th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA (702) 383 - 5088

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