Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 678C > Prohibited Acts; Affirmative Defenses
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 678C > Prohibited Acts; Affirmative Defenses
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.