Nev. Rev. Stat. § 175.201

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 175.201 - Presumption of innocence: Conviction of lowest degree of offense

Every person charged with the commission of a crime shall be presumed innocent until the contrary is proved by competent evidence beyond a reasonable doubt; and when an offense has been proved against the person, and there exists a reasonable doubt as to which of two or more degrees the person is guilty, the person shall be convicted only of the lowest.

NRS 175.201

Added to NRS by 1967, 1427
Added to NRS by 1967, 1427