Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Nevada.
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What are some possible law suits or civil actions the Las Vegas shooting victims could take?
I assume that many, if not all of the businesses, corporations and individuals who were operating and supplying services at the time of the Las Vegas Strip shootings (Wikipedia) - such as hotels, concert promoters, etc. - to guests and concert…
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How do I collect on a judgement against a debtor who only deals in cash?
How do I collect on a judgement against a debtor who is all cash? They have no bank account and rent everything or pay other people for things.
The only options I can see are:
Follow them home from work EVERY DAY with a police officer to take…
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Can I cover the sports logo on a license plate?
I’m getting my car registered, and I’d like a black license plate to match the paint. Nevada has a Las Vegas Raiders License plate that is black, but it has the Raiders' logo. Would it be legal to cover the logo in, for example, black duct tape?
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How can casinos take "extrajudicial" measures against card counters?
"Cardcounting" is technically legal, but frowned upon by casinos, because it violates the "unwritten law" that casinos are supposed to come out ahead. When card counters are caught, casinos can expel them under threat of being charged with…
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DUI question with keyless ignition
I am aware you can get a DUI just sitting impaired in a car with keys in ignition. I have a car with a keyless ignition. I was wondering what the standard for DUI is in this type of car. I do not drink so I may never be subject to a DUI. Just more…
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Who is liable, the franchise owner or franchising company?
Suppose a car was damaged by a body shop (or similar shop) and the shop refused to cover the cost of repair. (Assume the damage done is not related to work performed. For example, engine is damaged from moving the car, but the service requested was…
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name rank and serial... against the police?
People who have been in the military will know that if they are interned as combatants and questioned, all they have to answer is their name, rank, and serial number. So for example, if Private Paula is taken captive with his unit of Marines, he…
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MMA Fighter knowingly slays their opponent with a legal hit, is it manslaughter
In an american MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) sanctioned match, one fighter executes a newly created technique, we'll call it the "five-point palm exploding heart technique" upon their opponent. Said opponent suffers the hit, takes a few steps, and drops…
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What access rights do I have as a patented mine owner?
I recently purchased a historic patented mine. There is an extensive tunnel network but some of the tunnels leading to my property have entrances off my property on National Forest land. There used to be a tunnel claim, however, that claim has…
user44143
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Did Las Vegas really ever have such harsh punishments for using/having/selling Cannabis?
In the movie "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", set in the 1970s, Las Vegas has a big sign saying how possession of marijuana gives you 25 years in prison there (the entire Nevada, I assume?) and that you "should not gamble" with it.
Is this complete…
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Stealing through multiple people
Person b steals a car from person a by forging the registration ie a civil manner.
Then person c steals the car.
How would a civil lawsuit work? Would person a sue b and c at the same time? Or sue them separately?
Is the transfer from b to c…
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Reviving an expired corporation
Is there a procedure that allows the reviving of an expired LLC in Nevada? The company in question expired over a year ago after the required annual documents were not filed.
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Collecting judgement against a company
So in a situation where a person wins small claims court against a company, what are the steps in collecting judgement if the company doesn't want to pay? I've researched placing a lien or garnishing wages on the individual but can you do that…
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Can an Association or Society Be Formed as a For-Profit Company?
I'm part of a group of three people who have worked for a while in a specific business niche. We pooled our knowledge and contacts and realized that a lot of businesses could benefit from the knowledge and collaboration, so we're considering…
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Are security guards actually not allowed to do anything?
Consider a trespassing case, not a robbery or any serious felony which would allow citizens arrest anyway.
Are security guards actually allowed to use force? Especially if it's a discriminatory or illogical reason? The law says any "reasonably…
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