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If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is $3,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category _____ felony.
If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is $3,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category _____ felony.
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A person who commits grand larceny of a firearm is guilty of a category ___ felony.
A person who commits grand larceny of a firearm is guilty of a category ___ felony.
B
A person who commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle is guilty of a category ______ felony.
A person who commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle is guilty of a category ______ felony.
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If the prosecuting attorney proves that the value of the motor vehicle involved in the grand larceny is $3,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny of the motor vehicle is guilty of a category ______ felony.
If the prosecuting attorney proves that the value of the motor vehicle involved in the grand larceny is $3,500 or more, the person who committed the grand larceny of the motor vehicle is guilty of a category ______ felony.
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What is embezzlement?
What is embezzlement?
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What is extortion?
What is extortion?
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What is burglary?
What is burglary?
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What is forgery?
What is forgery?
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Battery means any ________ and _________ use of force or violence upon the person of another.
Battery means any ________ and _________ use of force or violence upon the person of another.
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What are the three courts that the Nevada Constitution establishes for the state of Nevada?
What are the three courts that the Nevada Constitution establishes for the state of Nevada?
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What are the things that the Nevada Supreme Court does?
What are the things that the Nevada Supreme Court does?
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The Nevada Supreme Court does not have to consider all cases filed.
The Nevada Supreme Court does not have to consider all cases filed.
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What do the Nevada District Courts do?
What do the Nevada District Courts do?
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What do the Nevada Justice Courts do?
What do the Nevada Justice Courts do?
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What do the Nevada Municipal Courts do?
What do the Nevada Municipal Courts do?
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a misdemeanor offense in Nevada?
What is the Statute of Limitations for a misdemeanor offense in Nevada?
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a gross misdemeanor offense in Nevada?
What is the Statute of Limitations for a gross misdemeanor offense in Nevada?
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What is the Statute of Limitations for a felony offense in Nevada?
What is the Statute of Limitations for a felony offense in Nevada?
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Under Nevada law, what is the definition of a principal to a crime?
Under Nevada law, what is the definition of a principal to a crime?
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Under Nevada law, what is the definition of an accessory to a crime?
Under Nevada law, what is the definition of an accessory to a crime?
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Define Crime under NRS 193.120.
Define Crime under NRS 193.120.
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Define Felony under NRS 193.120.
Define Felony under NRS 193.120.
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Define Misdemeanor under NRS 193.120.
Define Misdemeanor under NRS 193.120.
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Define Gross Misdemeanor under NRS 193.120.
Define Gross Misdemeanor under NRS 193.120.
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Does the state of Nevada have infractions?
Does the state of Nevada have infractions?
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What is the punishment for a gross misdemeanor in the state of Nevada?
What is the punishment for a gross misdemeanor in the state of Nevada?
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What is the punishment for a misdemeanor in the state of Nevada?
What is the punishment for a misdemeanor in the state of Nevada?
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What was the mistreatment of older people referred to as initially?
What was the mistreatment of older people referred to as initially?
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It is estimated that between ________ and ________ older adults are abused every year. However, only ______ in ____ cases are reported.
It is estimated that between ________ and ________ older adults are abused every year. However, only ______ in ____ cases are reported.
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When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Abandonment?
When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Abandonment?
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When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Abuse?
When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Abuse?
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When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Exploitation?
When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Exploitation?
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When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Isolation?
When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Isolation?
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When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Neglect?
When talking about elder abuse, how does Nevada define Neglect?
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Older person means a person who is 60 years of age or older.
Older person means a person who is 60 years of age or older.
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Vulnerable person means a person who is 18 years of age or older who suffers from a condition of mental or physical incapacitation.
Vulnerable person means a person who is 18 years of age or older who suffers from a condition of mental or physical incapacitation.
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Almost _______ of elder abuse cases involve a family member or trusted individual.
Almost _______ of elder abuse cases involve a family member or trusted individual.
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Financial abuse robs American seniors of more than _____ a year.
Financial abuse robs American seniors of more than _____ a year.
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When talking about elder abuse, what is polyvictimization?
When talking about elder abuse, what is polyvictimization?
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Between _____ and ______ of older adults experience more than one form of abuse.
Between _____ and ______ of older adults experience more than one form of abuse.
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What is the agreed-upon definition of an active shooter by US Government Agencies?
What is the agreed-upon definition of an active shooter by US Government Agencies?
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What are the two themes that have emerged in recent years due to the numerous active assailant incidents?
What are the two themes that have emerged in recent years due to the numerous active assailant incidents?
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What is the critical distinction between an active assailant and a barricaded gunman/hostage incident?
What is the critical distinction between an active assailant and a barricaded gunman/hostage incident?
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What are some tactical considerations when executing active assailant deployment?
What are some tactical considerations when executing active assailant deployment?
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What are the types of responses to tactical situations?
What are the types of responses to tactical situations?
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How does the state of Nevada define a 'child'?
How does the state of Nevada define a 'child'?
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How does the state of Nevada define a 'parent'?
How does the state of Nevada define a 'parent'?
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In the state of Nevada, each county whose population is __________ or more shall provide child protective services.
In the state of Nevada, each county whose population is __________ or more shall provide child protective services.
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What is civil liability?
What is civil liability?
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Personal liability for a law enforcement officer is just the notion that a law enforcement officer can be held _______ ___________ for their actions related to their position.
Personal liability for a law enforcement officer is just the notion that a law enforcement officer can be held _______ ___________ for their actions related to their position.
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Typical examples of common civil claims against LEOs include allegations of:
Typical examples of common civil claims against LEOs include allegations of:
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What is vicarious liability?
What is vicarious liability?
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When does vicarious liability exist?
When does vicarious liability exist?
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What does indemnify mean?
What does indemnify mean?
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What is the Graham Test?
What is the Graham Test?
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What did Tennessee v Garner establish?
What did Tennessee v Garner establish?
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What are three circumstances in which an officer can use deadly force?
What are three circumstances in which an officer can use deadly force?
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Tennessee v Garner also ruled that when feasible, a warning should _________ the use of deadly force.
Tennessee v Garner also ruled that when feasible, a warning should _________ the use of deadly force.
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Criminal guilt must be proven _________ _______ ___________ _______.
Criminal guilt must be proven _________ _______ ___________ _______.
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Civil guilt must be proven upon _________ ________ ________.
Civil guilt must be proven upon _________ ________ ________.
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What does preponderance of the evidence mean?
What does preponderance of the evidence mean?
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What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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What are the 5 freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
What are the 5 freedoms protected by the First Amendment?
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What is the Second Amendment?
What is the Second Amendment?
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What does the Fourth Amendment protect?
What does the Fourth Amendment protect?
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What is the Fifth Amendment?
What is the Fifth Amendment?
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What is the Sixth Amendment?
What is the Sixth Amendment?
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What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
What is the Fourteenth Amendment?
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What is the Miranda Warning?
What is the Miranda Warning?
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What is the Two-Pronged Test for using informants?
What is the Two-Pronged Test for using informants?
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What is the Graham v Connor ruling?
What is the Graham v Connor ruling?
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Define Domestic Terrorism.
Define Domestic Terrorism.
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What are Weapons of Mass Destruction?
What are Weapons of Mass Destruction?
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What does the acronym RAIN stand for regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction?
What does the acronym RAIN stand for regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction?
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What are the elements needed to define a crime?
What are the elements needed to define a crime?
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What is Justifiable Homicide?
What is Justifiable Homicide?
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What is an example of Non-Criminal Homicide?
What is an example of Non-Criminal Homicide?
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Define 1st Degree Homicide.
Define 1st Degree Homicide.
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Define 2nd Degree Homicide.
Define 2nd Degree Homicide.
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What is Felony Homicide?
What is Felony Homicide?
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What is Involuntary Homicide?
What is Involuntary Homicide?
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Define Voluntary Homicide.
Define Voluntary Homicide.
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What is Negligent Homicide?
What is Negligent Homicide?
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What is Assault?
What is Assault?
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Define 1st Degree Assault.
Define 1st Degree Assault.
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Define 4th Degree Assault.
Define 4th Degree Assault.
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What is Aggravated Assault?
What is Aggravated Assault?
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What is Sexual Assault?
What is Sexual Assault?
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What is First Degree Arson?
What is First Degree Arson?
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What is Second Degree Arson?
What is Second Degree Arson?
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What is Third Degree Arson?
What is Third Degree Arson?
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What is Fourth Degree Arson?
What is Fourth Degree Arson?
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What is Larceny?
What is Larceny?
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What is Grand Larceny?
What is Grand Larceny?
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If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is less than $3,500, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category ____ felony.
If the value of the property involved in the grand larceny is less than $3,500, the person who committed the grand larceny is guilty of a category ____ felony.
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Study Notes
Nevada Judicial System
- Established by the Nevada Constitution: Supreme Court, Judicial District Courts, and Justice Courts.
- Supreme Court reviews lower court appeals without conducting trials, focusing on legal errors.
- District Courts handle all legal disputes including criminal, civil, family, and juvenile cases.
- Justice Courts manage misdemeanor offenses, traffic matters, and civil disputes under $10,000.
- Municipal Courts oversee traffic violations and misdemeanors within city limits.
Statute of Limitations
- Misdemeanors: 1 year.
- Gross misdemeanors: 2 years.
- Felonies: 3-4 years, depending on severity.
Definitions Under Nevada Law
- Principal: Involved before or during a crime.
- Accessory: Assists after the crime has occurred.
- Crime: Acts forbidden by law punishable by penalties.
- Felony: Serious crime punishable by death or state prison.
- Misdemeanor: Crime punishable by fines or jail time not exceeding 6 months.
- Gross Misdemeanor: Any other crime subject to defined penalties.
Elder Abuse
- Defined acts of abandonment, abuse, exploitation, isolation, and neglect concerning older or vulnerable persons.
- 1.5 to 2 million older adults abused yearly; only 1 in 24 cases are reported.
- Significant financial abuse impacts seniors, totaling over $2.6 billion annually.
Criminal Justice Concepts
- Active shooter: Individual actively attempting to kill people in populated areas.
- Officers must enter a building quickly during active shooter incidents.
- Vicarious liability exists when a person is responsible for another's negligent actions.
Use of Force
- Graham Test: Evaluates the seriousness of a crime, immediate threat level, and suspect's resistance.
- Use of deadly force is limited under Tennessee v. Garner, requiring probable cause of significant threats.
- Guidelines for law enforcement dictate when force can be justified: threats with weapons, serious harm belief, and active crime involvement.
Rights and Amendments
- Civil Rights Act of 1964: Prohibits discrimination in various domains.
- First Amendment: Protects freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
- Fourth Amendment: Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- Fifth Amendment: Protects rights of the accused; prohibits double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
- Miranda Warning: Informs suspects of their rights upon arrest, established by Miranda v. Arizona.
Criminal Offenses and Definitions
- Homicide Types: Includes justifiable, voluntary, involuntary, negligent, first-degree, second-degree, and felony homicide.
- Assault Types: Ranges from threats (assault) to aggravated assault causing serious injuries.
- Arson Degrees: Classified by intent and targets – from first-degree burning occupied properties to fourth-degree starting fires recklessly on one's own property.
- Theft Types: Includes larceny, grand larceny based on value, and specifics on property theft such as firearms and motor vehicles.
Miscellaneous Legal Terms
- Embezzlement: Misappropriation of funds entrusted to an individual.
- Extortion: Obtaining money through threats.
- Forgery: Fraudulent alteration of writings affecting legal rights.
- Battery: Willful and unlawful use of force against another person.
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Test your knowledge about the court system established by the Nevada Constitution. This quiz covers key concepts related to the three types of courts in Nevada and the functions of the Nevada Supreme Court. Ideal for students studying state government and legal structures.