Nevada Criminal Law and Procedure Flashcards

Under Nevada law, self-defense with deadly force requires the defendant to have which belief?

Answer: Reasonable belief of imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm

Nevada's self-defense statute NRS 200.200 requires a reasonable belief that the defender faced imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm to justify deadly force.

Nevada's 'Stand Your Ground' law eliminates which traditional self-defense requirement?

Answer: The duty to retreat before using force

Nevada's Stand Your Ground law under NRS 200.190 removes the duty to retreat before using force in a place where the defender has a legal right to be.

In Nevada, driving under the influence (DUI) with a blood alcohol content at or above what level is per se illegal?

Answer: 0.08%

Under NRS 484C.110, it is per se illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher in Nevada.

What is the minimum mandatory jail time for a first-offense DUI conviction in Nevada?

Answer: 48 hours

Under NRS 484C.400, a first-offense DUI conviction in Nevada carries a minimum of 2 days (48 hours) in jail or 96 hours of community service.

Under Nevada law, which of the following crimes is classified as a category A felony?

Answer: First-degree murder

First-degree murder is a category A felony in Nevada, the most serious classification, carrying potential life imprisonment or death.

In Nevada, sentencing for most felonies follows which structure?

Answer: Minimum-maximum indeterminate sentences

Nevada uses an indeterminate sentencing system where statutes prescribe minimum and maximum terms, and parole boards determine actual release within that range.