Nevada § 200.400 - Definition; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.400 — Definition; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.400. Definition; penalties
1. As used in this section: (a) “ Battery ” means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another. (b) “ Strangulation ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.481 . 2. A person who is convicted of battery with the intent to commit mayhem, robbery
or grand larceny 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 2 years and a maximum term
of not more than 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than
$10,000. 3. A person who is convicted of battery with the intent to kill 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 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 20 years. 4. A person who is convicted of battery with the intent to commit sexual assault shall
be punished: (a) If the crime results in substantial bodily harm to the victim or is committed
by strangulation, for a category A felony by imprisonment in the state prison: (1) For life without the possibility of parole; or (2) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning
when a minimum of 10 years has been served. (b) If the crime does not result in substantial bodily harm to the victim and the
victim is 16 years of age or older, for a category A felony by imprisonment in the
state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of life
with the possibility of parole. (c) If the crime does not result in substantial bodily harm to the victim and the
victim is a child under the age of 16, for a category A felony by imprisonment in
the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 5 years and a maximum term of
life with the possibility of parole. In addition to any other penalty, a person convicted pursuant to this subsection may
be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.400
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.400 cover?
Section 200.400 ("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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