NV Bar Nevada Criminal Law and Procedure

Question 1

Under Nevada law, what degree of murder applies when a killing is willful, deliberate, and premeditated?

Accepted Answer

First-degree murder

Answer

NRS 200.030 classifies willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing as first-degree murder, carrying a potential penalty of life imprisonment.

Question 2

Nevada's felony murder rule applies when a killing occurs during which type of offense?

Accepted Answer

Enumerated inherently dangerous felonies only

Answer

Under NRS 200.030, Nevada's felony murder rule applies when a killing occurs during specific enumerated dangerous felonies such as robbery, kidnapping, sexual assault, arson, burglary, and home invasion.

Question 3

In Nevada, what is the mens rea required for battery?

Accepted Answer

General intent to commit the act

Answer

Nevada battery under NRS 200.481 requires only general intent — the willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person.

Question 4

Under Nevada law, which of the following is NOT an element of burglary?

Accepted Answer

Nighttime entry

Answer

Nevada's burglary statute NRS 205.060 does not require nighttime entry; the common law element of nighttime has been eliminated in modern Nevada law.

Question 5

In Nevada, robbery is distinguished from theft by which additional element?

Accepted Answer

Use of force or fear

Answer

Under NRS 200.380, robbery is the unlawful taking of personal property from another by means of force or fear, distinguishing it from simple theft.

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NV Bar Nevada Criminal Law and Procedure