Nevada Appellate Courts Advance Opinions for December 26, 2019
- Does a 26-month delay between the filing of charges and a person’s arrest violate that person’s Sixth Amendment right to a speedy trial.
High Desert State Prison v. Sanchez
- Does attempted lewdness with a child under 14 constitute a continuing offense.
- How should a district court determine an award of good time credits when the charged offense is continuous in nature.
White v. State, Div. of Forestry
- Is a person who suffers an industrial injury while incarcerated, but who subsequently is released and seeks workers’ compensation disability benefits due to that injury, entitled to have the benefits calculated at the minimum wage guaranteed under the Nevada Constitution.
- When does the spousal exception to the Nevada Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund apply to permit a spouse to recover from the fund.
- Can duress be asserted to a crime that is not punishable by death, but requires proof of intent to commit a crime that is punishable by death.
BENKO VS. QUALITY LOAN SERV. CORP.
- Do trustees who exercise the power of sale under a deed of trust pursuant to NRS Chapter 107 engage in collection activities under Chapter 649 such that they must be licensed under that chapter.
- Can a district court consider previously sealed criminal convictions when determining whether to grant a petition to seal other criminal records.
