Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 193.290: Conviction or acquittal in other county is sufficient defense
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes a legal defense: a defendant may use a prior acquittal or conviction for the same crime in another county as a complete defense to prosecution.
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