Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 199.130: False affidavit or complaint to effect arrest or search
What this law says, in plain English
A person who makes or signs a false affidavit, complaint, or similar document to obtain an arrest warrant or search warrant is guilty of perjury, classified as a category D felony.
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