Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments

NRS (Crimes) § 200.160: Additional cases of justifiable homicide

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines circumstances under which homicide is legally justified, such as lawful self-defense or defense of others against imminent felony or serious bodily harm.

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