2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.070 - Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent.


NV Rev Stat § 171.070 (2011) What's This?

When an act charged as a public offense is within the jurisdiction of another state or territory, as well as of this state, a conviction or acquittal thereof in the former is a bar to the prosecution or indictment therefor in this state.

[1911 Cr. Prac. 69; RL 6919; NCL 10717] (NRS A 2009, 2734)

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