NRS 200.471 – Assault: Definitions; penalties. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Assault: Definitions; penalties. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

1. As used in this section: (a) “Assault” means: (1) Unlawfully attempting to use physical force against another person; or (2) Intentionally placing another person in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm. (b) “Fire-fighting agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239B.020. (c) “Officer” means: (1) A person who possesses some or all […]

NRS 200.481 – Battery: Definitions; penalties.

1. As used in this section: (a) “Battery” means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. (b) “Child” means a person less than 18 years of age. (c) “Fire-fighting agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239B.020. (d) “Officer” means: (1) A person who possesses some […]

NRS 200.485 – Battery which constitutes domestic violence: Penalties; referring child for counseling; restriction against dismissal, probation and suspension; notice of prohibition against owning or possessing firearm; order to surrender, sell or transfer firearm; penalty for violation concerning firearm; definitions. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Battery which constitutes domestic violence: Penalties; referring child for counseling; right to trial by jury; restriction against probation and suspension; notice of prohibition against owning or possessing firearm; order to surrender, sell or transfer firearm; penalty for violation concerning firearm; definitions. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

1. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to subsections 2 to 5, inclusive, or NRS 200.481, a person convicted of a battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018: (a) For the first offense within 7 years, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by: (1) Imprisonment in the city or […]

NRS 200.490 – Provoking assault: Penalty.

Every person who shall, by word, sign or gesture, willfully provoke, or attempt to provoke, another person to commit an assault shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. [Part 1911 C&P § 150; RL § 6415; NCL § 10097]—(NRS A 1967, 473)