Nevada § 201.570 - Definition; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.570 — Definition; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 201.570. Definition; penalty
1. An adult commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment if the adult uses or threatens
to use physical violence against a child or against another person, or causes or threatens
to cause damage to the property of the child or the property of another person, with
the specific intent to coerce, induce or solicit the child: (a) To become a member of a criminal gang; (b) To remain a member of a criminal gang and not withdraw or disassociate from the
criminal gang; or (c) To rejoin a criminal gang of which the child is no longer a member or from which
the child has withdrawn or disassociated. 2. An adult who commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment is guilty of a category
E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Adult ” means a person who is 18 years of age or older. (b) “ Child ” means a person who is less than 18 years of age. (c) “Criminal gang” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 193.168 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 201.570
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.570 cover?
Section 201.570 ("Definition; penalty") 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 § 201.570?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 201.570 apply to my situation?
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