Nevada § 50.095 - Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.095 — Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50.095. Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime
1. For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that the witness
has been convicted of a crime is admissible but only if the crime was punishable by
death or imprisonment for more than 1 year under the law under which the witness was
convicted. 2. Evidence of a conviction is inadmissible under this section if a period of more
than 10 years has elapsed since: (a) The date of the release of the witness from confinement; or (b) The expiration of the period of the witness’s parole, probation or sentence, whichever
is the later date. 3. Evidence of a conviction is inadmissible under this section if the conviction has
been the subject of a pardon. 4. Evidence of juvenile adjudications is inadmissible under this section. 5. The pendency of an appeal therefrom does not render evidence of a conviction inadmissible.
Evidence of the pendency of an appeal is admissible. 6. A certified copy of a conviction is prima facie evidence of the conviction.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 50.095
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 50.095 cover?
Section 50.095 ("Impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime") 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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