Nevada § 200.035 - Circumstances mitigating first degree murder
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.035 — Circumstances mitigating first degree murder, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.035. Circumstances mitigating first degree murder
Murder of the first degree may be mitigated by any of the following circumstances,
even though the mitigating circumstance is not sufficient to constitute a defense
or reduce the degree of the crime: 1. The defendant has no significant history of prior criminal activity. 2. The murder was committed while the defendant was under the influence of extreme
mental or emotional disturbance. 3. The victim was a participant in the defendant's criminal conduct or consented to
the act. 4. The defendant was an accomplice in a murder committed by another person and the
defendant’s participation in the murder was relatively minor. 5. The defendant acted under duress or under the domination of another person. 6. The youth of the defendant at the time of the crime. 7. Any other mitigating circumstance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.035
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.035 cover?
Section 200.035 ("Circumstances mitigating first degree murder") 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 § 200.035?
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How does Nevada § 200.035 apply to my situation?
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