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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 15. Crimes and Punishments § 202.595. Performance of act or neglect of duty in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property;  penalty

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Unless a greater penalty is otherwise provided by statute and except under the circumstances described in NRS 484B.653, a person who performs any act or neglects any duty imposed by law in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property shall be punished:

1. If the act or neglect does not result in the substantial bodily harm or death of a person, for a gross misdemeanor.

2. If the act or neglect results in the substantial bodily harm or death of a person, for a category C felony as provided in NRS 193.130.

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 15. Crimes and Punishments § 202.595. Performance of act or neglect of duty in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property;  penalty - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-15-crimes-and-punishments/nv-rev-st-202-595.html


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