Nevada Revised Statutes 200.690 – Penalties
1. A person who willfully and knowingly violates NRS 200.620 to 200.650, inclusive:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 200.690
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
(a) Shall be punished for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130.
(b) Is liable to a person whose wire or oral communication is intercepted without his or her consent for:
(1) Actual damages or liquidated damages of $100 per day of violation but not less than $1,000, whichever is greater;
(2) Punitive damages; and
(3) His or her costs reasonably incurred in the action, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, all of which may be recovered by civil action.
2. A good faith reliance by a public utility on a written request for interception by one party to a conversation is a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought against the public utility on account of the interception.