Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 199.280: Resisting public officer
What this law says, in plain English
Willfully resisting, delaying, or obstructing a public officer performing legal duties is punished as a category C felony if a firearm is involved, category D felony if another dangerous weapon is involved, or misdemeanor if no weapon is used.
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