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Manslaughter is when a person recklessly causes the death of another
Manslaughter - A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.

 


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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Nevada Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

 
Nevada Incarceration rates for prisoners.    
 
 
incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Nevada
12/31/1998 542
12/31/1997 526
12/31/1996 515
12/31/1995 493
12/31/1994 468
12/31/1993 434
12/31/1992 448
12/31/1991 439
12/31/1990 444
12/31/1989 438

Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989
 

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:

  • Death Penalty
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Federal Sentencing Guidelines
  • Environmental Violations
  • Financial Fraud Law
  • Government Fraud
  • Possession of Control Substance
  • Telemarketing Fraud
  • Mayhem
  • Insider Trading
  • Healthcare Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Mail Fraud
  • Tax Evasion
  • Probable Cause
  • Child Abuse
  • Cruelty to Animals
  • Miranda Rights

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Nevada Audio & Video    
 
  White Collar Crime
AUDIO, RM, 32Kbps, 40:00, 1/8/2003

Welcome to the Big House! The Justice Department has reversed a 20-year policy of sentencing first-time, non-violent offenders to half-way houses. Now, they'll be going to regular prison. We'll consider -- should all criminals be treated the same
Source: NPR
 
 
Nevada External Sites    
 
 

State of Nevada Sexual Offenders Registry Home Page
State of Nevada. Click to go to the State of Nevada home page. ... By 1996, all states had variations of Megan's Law. The State Criminal History
State of Nevada Sexual Offenders Registry Registration
State of Nevada. Click to go to the State of Nevada home page. ... The Criminal History Repository relies on seven other entities to produce a succes

 



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News about Criminal cases in Nevada and nationwide:

Identifying Prescription Drug Fraud
Prescription fraud is defined as the illegal acquisition of prescription drugs for personal use or profit. This phenomenon is an increasing problem...
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SUPREME COURT REINSTATES KANSAS DEATH PENALTY
The United States Supreme Court today reversed a December 2004 decision by the Kansas Supreme Court and ruled that the Kansas death penalty statute...
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About 7.8 Million Firearms Last Year 126,000 Firearms Applications Rejected
WASHINGTON, D.C. About 1.6 percent of the approximately 7,831,000 applications for firearm transfers or permits were denied by the Federal Bureau o...
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Criminal Defense Terms

 


Today's Terms

Circumstantial evidence

Definition:
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.

Felony

Definition:
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree

Allegation

Definition:
The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove.

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Topics Related to Criminal Defense:

  • Financial Fraud
  • Assault and Battery
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Juvenile Justice

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Nevada Criminal-Defense Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Criminal-Defense attorney you should contact our Criminal-Defense Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Boulder City
  • Carson City
  • Elko
  • Fallon
  • Gardnerville
  • Henderson
  • Las Vegas
  • North Las Vegas
  • Pahrump
  • Reno
  • Sparks
  • Sun Valley
  • Winnemucca
 


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