Nevada Revised Statutes 201.570 – Definition; penalty
1. An adult commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment if the adult uses or threatens to use physical violence against a child or against another person, or causes or threatens to cause damage to the property of the child or the property of another person, with the specific intent to coerce, induce or solicit the child:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category E felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 201.570
- 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
(a) To become a member of a criminal gang;
(b) To remain a member of a criminal gang and not withdraw or disassociate from the criminal gang; or
(c) To rejoin a criminal gang of which the child is no longer a member or from which the child has withdrawn or disassociated.
2. An adult who commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
3. As used in this section:
(a) ’Adult’ means a person who is 18 years of age or older.
(b) ’Child’ means a person who is less than 18 years of age.
(c) ’Criminal gang’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 193.168.