§ 193.210 When person considered to be of sound mind
§ 193.220 When voluntary intoxication may be considered
§ 193.225 Prohibition against certain defenses involving sexual orientation or gender identity or expression of victim
§ 193.230 Lawful resistance to commission of public offense: Who may make
§ 193.240 Resistance by party about to be injured
§ 193.250 Resistance by other persons
§ 193.260 Persons acting by command of officers of justice
§ 193.270 Acts punishable under foreign law
§ 193.280 Defendant allowed to introduce in evidence foreign acquittal
§ 193.290 Conviction or acquittal in other county is sufficient defense
§ 193.300 Punishment for contempt
§ 193.301 Omission to perform duty: When not punishable
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 193 > Defenses

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • 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
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.