Nevada § 7.105 - Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.105 — Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.105. Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 7.065 : (a) The Attorney General and every city attorney, district attorney and the deputies
and assistants of each, hired or elected to prosecute persons charged with the violation
of any ordinance or any law of this State; and (b) The Legislative Counsel and every attorney employed in the Legislative Counsel
Bureau, without the consent of the Legislative Commission, shall not, during their terms of office or during the time they are so employed, in
any court of this State, accept an appointment to defend, agree to defend or undertake
the defense of any person charged with the violation of any ordinance or any law of
this State. 2. Except as otherwise provided by city charter, a city attorney and his or her deputies
and assistants may defend a person in a criminal proceeding with or without compensation
if: (a) The criminal proceeding is held in a jurisdiction outside of the jurisdiction
where the attorney serves as a prosecutor; (b) The attorney obtains the prior consent of the defendant; and (c) The attorney obtains the prior consent of: (1) If the attorney is a city attorney, the governing body of the city for which the
attorney serves as city attorney; or (2) If the attorney is a deputy or assistant of a city attorney, the city attorney
and the governing body of the city for which the attorney serves as a deputy or assistant
city attorney. 3. An attorney who has been appointed to prosecute a person for a limited duration
with limited jurisdiction may accept an appointment or otherwise engage in private
employment to defend any other person charged with the violation of any ordinance
or any law of this State, unless providing the defense would result in a direct, legal
or ethical conflict of interests with the attorney’s appointment to prosecute.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 7.105
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.105 cover?
Section 7.105 ("Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws") 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 § 7.105?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.105" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 7.105 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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