Nevada Revised Statutes 177.105 – Stay of execution upon sentence of imprisonment
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A sentence of imprisonment shall be stayed if an appeal is taken and the defendant is admitted to bail.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 177.105
- 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.
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.