Nevada Revised Statutes 217.120 – Proof of conviction conclusive evidence of commission of offense
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If any person has been convicted of any offense with respect to an act on which a claim under NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, is based, proof of that conviction is conclusive evidence that the offense has been committed, unless an appeal or any proceeding with regard thereto is pending.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 217.120
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039