Nevada § 200.460 - Definition; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.460 — Definition; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.460. Definition; penalties
1. False imprisonment is an unlawful violation of the personal liberty of another,
and consists in confinement or detention without sufficient legal authority. 2. A person convicted of false imprisonment shall pay all damages sustained by the
person so imprisoned, and, except as otherwise provided in this section, is guilty
of a gross misdemeanor. 3. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to subsection 4, if the false imprisonment
is committed: (a) By a prisoner in a penal institution without a deadly weapon; or (b) By any other person with the use of a deadly weapon, the person convicted of such a false imprisonment is guilty of a category B felony
and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not
less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years. 4. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to subsection 5, if the false imprisonment
is committed by using the person so imprisoned as a shield or to avoid arrest, the
person convicted of such a false imprisonment is guilty of a category B felony and
shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less
than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 15 years. 5. If the false imprisonment is committed by a prisoner who is in lawful custody or
confinement with the use of a deadly weapon, the person convicted of such a false
imprisonment is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment
in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term
of not more than 20 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.460
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.460 cover?
Section 200.460 ("Definition; penalties") 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.
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