Penalties of Domestic Violence
Considered a misdemeanor in Nevada, a domestic violence conviction could lead to the following penalties:
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- Jail time
- Community service
- Mandatory counseling
Nevada Law Describes Domestic Violence
Under Nevada state law domestic violence is defined as willfully and unlawfully committing an act of violence or force upon any of the below groups:
- Spouse
- Former Spouse
- Relative by blood or by marriage
- An individual you are dating or have dated
- Former cohabitant
- An individual you have a child with
- Your minor children or a minor child of another person
Acts of domestic violence include…
- Sexual assault
- Intentionally causing physical pain, injury or illness
- Intentionally impairing a physical condition, such as strangulation
- Any physical action that could cause the victim to reasonably believe any of the above actions are imminent, including criminal threats.
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Restraining Orders & Harassment Charges
If an individual feels threatened by you after an incident of domestic battery, they can file an emergency protective order which will restrict you from coming within a certain distance of the other person. Emergency protective orders can later be updated as restraining orders which have a longer lasting time frame. If you have been served a restraining order and can no longer see your children after an incident of domestic violence. Even if no violence occurs, there is still a danger you could be faced with harassment charges. Harassment is any repetitive behavior or act that could annoy, threaten or disturb someone.
Restraining orders and harassment charges should be taken seriously. For help, reach out to our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys today!
Successfully Representing Clients Against Domestic Violence Charges
By retaining the legal services of our firm's Las Vegas domestic violence lawyers, you will greatly increase your chances of obtaining the favorable case outcome you desire. In the past, we have successfully helped many clients in the Las Vegas area facing charges and we are confident in our abilities to help you too. For basic information regarding domestic violence charges, take a look at our domestic violence Fwho are facing charges,AQ page.
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