Nevada § 200.160 - Additional cases of justifiable homicide
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.160 — Additional cases of justifiable homicide, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.160. Additional cases of justifiable homicide
Homicide is also justifiable when committed: 1. In the lawful defense of the slayer, or his or her spouse, parent, child, brother
or sister, or of any other person in his or her presence or company, when there is
reasonable ground to apprehend a design on the part of the person slain to commit
a felony or to do some great personal injury to the slayer or to any such person,
and there is imminent danger of such design being accomplished; or 2. In the actual resistance of an attempt to commit a felony upon the slayer, in his
or her presence, or upon or in a dwelling, or other place of abode in which the slayer
is.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.160 cover?
Section 200.160 ("Additional cases of justifiable homicide") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 200.160?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 200.160 apply to my situation?
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