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NRS 177.235 – Number of counsel in argument on appeal.

Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable with death, two counsel shall be heard on each side, if they require it. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the argument to one counsel on each side. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1446)

NRS 177.265 – Determination of appeal.

The appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution may reverse, affirm, or modify the judgment appealed from, and may, if necessary or proper, order a new trial. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1447; A 2013, 1761)

NRS 177.275 – Defendant to be discharged on reversal without ordering new trial.

If a judgment against the defendant is reversed, without ordering a new trial, the appellate court of competent jurisdiction shall direct, if the defendant is in custody, that the defendant be discharged therefrom, or if admitted to bail, that the defendant’s bail be exonerated, or if money be deposited instead of bail, that it be […]

NRS 177.155 – Supervision of appeal.

The supervision and control of the proceedings on appeal shall be in the appellate court from the time the notice of appeal is filed with its clerk, except as otherwise provided in this title. The appellate court may at any time entertain a motion to dismiss the appeal, or for directions to the trial court, […]

NRS 177.165 – Preparation of record and papers on appeal.

All appeals from a district court to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution shall be heard on the original papers and the reporter’s transcript of evidence or proceedings. The form and manner of preparation of […]

NRS 177.205 – Dismissal by court of appeals or Supreme Court.

The appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution may, on its own motion or on motion of the respondent, dismiss an appeal: 1. If the appeal is irregular in any substantial particular. 2. If the appellant has […]