§ 484A.710 Arrest without warrant for certain offenses
§ 484A.720 When person must be taken immediately before magistrate
§ 484A.730 When peace officer has option to give traffic citation or take person before magistrate
§ 484A.740 Arrest of nonresident
§ 484A.750 Appearance before magistrate having jurisdiction
§ 484A.760 Release of defendant when magistrate not available
§ 484A.770 Procedure prescribed for arrest without warrant not exclusive

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 484A > Violations of Traffic Laws > Arrests

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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