Penalties of Violating a Restraining Order in Las Vegas Nevada

Attorney Ross Goodman
520 S 4th St,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 383 – 5088
Fax: (702) 385 – 5088

A crime is committed when an adversed party does not follow the conditions stated in the protection and restraining order. The penalties depend on the type of restraining order that is being violated – whether it is temporary or extended.

The Penalties

·         Violating a Temporary Restraining Order

A person who deliberately violates a temporary restraining order will face gross misdemeanor charges. A gross misdemeanor carries a penalty of not more than a year jail imprisonment. The violator can also pay fines up to $2,000.

·         Violating an Extended Restraining Order

It is considered a Category C Felony when a person purposely violates an extended restraining order. A Category C Felony carries a punishment of one to five years imprisonment in Nevada State Prison. The penalties also include fines up to $10,000.

·         Workplace Harrassment or Domestic Abuse

The adverse party will face misdemeanor charges if he/she intentionally violates a temporary or an extended restraining order against domestic exploitation or harrassment in the workplace. These misdemeanor charges carry fines of up to $1,000 and includes a jail detention of up to 6 months.

Note: Protection and Restraining orders from other states are issued with full faith and credit by their state laws. It means that out-of-state orders are treated and imposed by police officers just like the in-state orders.

Protection and Restraining Order Defense Attorney in Las Vegas, Nevada

A Las Vegas Domestic Violence Attorney can assist you in dealing with restraining orders. Ross Goodman is a domestic violence attorney in Las Vegas who can help you in the following ways:

·         File an appeal against the temporary or extended restraining order

·         Represent you well on the court and can tell your side of the story

·         Resolve your case without a trial through dismissal

·         Lessen the charges and penalties of violating a restraining order through plea bargaining

·         Defend you against the accusations and can find ways to get the restraining order lifted

Attorney Ross Goodman specializes in Criminal Cases in Las Vegas. Attorney Goodman has helped clients get reduced sentences, case dismissals and not-guilty verdicts. Just visit his office for consultation. 

Open Or Gross Lewdness in Las Vegas

Attorney Ross Goodman
520 S 4th St,
Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 383 – 5088
Fax: (702) 385 – 5088

Open and gross lewdness is a serious allegation in Las Vegas Nevada. It is considered a gross misdemeanor or a category D felony depending on the circumstances. Knowing the law regarding open and gross lewdness can help a person avoid serious consequences.

What is Open and Gross Lewdness in Las Vegas, Nevada?

Under the Nevada State Law, open and gross lewdness is defined as:

·         Any deliberate sexual act performed either in public or in a private location where other people could still witness it.

This happens when a person does sexual acts explicitly in public. An example of this is when a man masturbates in front of his open window at home. Though the person is in a private place, the act is still done openly. Hence, a crime is committed. 

·         Any sexual encounter that is nonconsensual and is not considered as actual rape.

A person will be accused of open and gross lewdness if he/she allegedly touched another person in a sexual approach without consent. These sexual acts are not deemed as rape because it involves no penetration. An example of this is when a guy touches the breast or kisses the neck of a girl without consent. Since there is no penetration, the person will not be charged of rape.

Note: According to NRS 201.210, the breast feeding of a child by his/her mother is not considered as open or gross lewdness.

Is indecent exposure same with open and gross lewdness?

The two cases are different. Indecent exposure is the exposure of private body parts regardless of the person’s sexual interest. On the other hand, open and gross lewdness concerns mostly on sexual acts.

What are the penalties?

Here are the penalties that a person might face when charged with open and gross lewdness in Las Vegas, Nevada:

First Offense – it is considered as a gross misdemeanor

·         Jail time of one year

·         A maximum of $2,000 fine

·         Possible sex offender registration

Subsequent offense – it constitutes a Category D Felony

·         Imprisonment of one to four years

·         A maximum fine of $5,000

·         Possible sex offender registration

Sex Assault Lawyer in Las Vegas Nevada

An experienced Las Vegas sexual assault attorney like Ross Goodman can help you defend criminal charges including open and gross lewdness. With his years of experience, Ross Goodman can successfully dismiss or drop the charges against you.

If you or someone you know is facing open and gross lewdness case in Nevada, don’t hesitate to contact Ross Goodman at (702) 383 - 5088. 

Penalties of Battery Domestic Violence in Nevada

Domestic violence happens when people deliberately commit “battery” against their cohabitants, former or current spouse/partners, or family. Battery means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. Common examples of battery are pushing, any kind of hitting, burning, poisoning, strangling or any other type of unlawful force.

The penalties of battery domestic assault in Las Vegas depend on the case that a defendant is facing.

1^st Offense Penalties

A first offense of battery domestic violence within seven years includes penalties of:

·         A fine of $200 to $1,000

·         Jail imprisonment of 2 days to 6 months

·         48 to 120 hours of community service

·         A counseling about domestic violence at the defendant’s cost, for a minimum of 1 ½ hours/week (for 6 to 12 months)

2^nd Offense Penalties

A second battery domestic violence within seven years includes greater penalties than the 1^st offense.

·         10 days up to 6 months jail detention

·         a fine of $500 to $1,000

·         For 6 to 12 months, a required attendance to a domestic violence counseling for a minimum of 1½ hours/week paid by the defendant

·         community service of 100 to 200 hours

The first and second offense penalties are considered as misdemeanor provided that no deadly weapons, strangulation or any substantial bodily harm was involved.

3^rd Offense Penalties

The third offense penalties within the seven year period fall under the category C felony in Nevada law.

·         An imprisonment of 1 to 5 years

·         Up to $10, 000 fines

If the battery case involves strangulation, substantial bodily harm, or any deadly weapon, it constitutes a felony and the defendant might face greater punishments.

Battery With Strangulation (Category C Felony)

·         one to five years jail time

·         Obligatory fine of $15, 000

Battery With Deadly Weapon but Without Substantial Bodily Harm (Category B Felony)

·         Jail detention of two to ten years

·         Obligatory fine of $10,000

Battery With No Deadly Weapon but with Substantial Bodily Harm (Category C Felony)

·         Up to five years of stay in prison

·         $10,000 obligatory fine

Battery With Deadly Weapon and Substantial Bodily Harm (Category B Felony)

·         Two to ten years jail imprisonment

·         $10, 000 mandatory fine

Note: All penalties include an administrative assessment fee of $35