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2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 199 - Crimes Against Public Justice
NRS 199.310 - Malicious prosecution.


NV Rev Stat § 199.310 (2013) What's This?

A person who maliciously and without probable cause therefor, causes or attempts to cause another person to be arrested or proceeded against for any crime of which that person is innocent:

1. If the crime is a felony, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130; and

2. If the crime is a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

[1911 C&P 100; RL 6365; NCL 10049] (NRS A 1967, 466; 1979, 1423; 1995, 1178)

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