NEVADA

DUI Statute

In the state of Nevada, a driving under the influence offense is:

Nevada Revised Statutes, Section 484C.110 

Typical Sentencing for First Offense

Jail Upto 6 months
Fines $400-$1000
License Suspension 90 days
Interlock Ignition Device (IID) Yes
Probation Varies depending on severity

Alternative Resolutions

These can reduce your sentence and in some cases lead to no conviction which are called conditional discharge. Admissibility remains unavailable until completion and in the interim of these alternative programs.

Availability for DUI Possible for some groups

Background checks

Pleading Down

Pleading guilty to some offenses is not equivalent to a crime in Canada, therefore it does not result in inadmissibility. Your lawyer could argue for a traffic violation or highway obstruction to contest a DUI/DWI which do not result in inadmissibility to Canada. Not all plea bargains will ensure admissibility.

Availability for DUI Yes
Possible plea(s) Reckless Driving, Wet Reckless

Expungement & Pardons

This allows your criminal record to be cleared. DUI convictions are eligible for expungements after the completion of the sentence, provided that there are no other charges pending against the offender.

Availability for DUI No
General info
  • Petition to seal available after 2-10 years for felonies and 1-7 years for misdemeanors, if no subsequent convictions; presumption in favor of sealing if criteria met
  • Deferred sentencing for persons adjudged an addict or alcoholic; upon successful completion of a treatment program the conviction may be set aside and the record sealed
  • Automatic sealing for probationers upon honorable discharge, other minor offenses under various statutes
  • Automatic juvenile sealing for most offenses at age 21, or earlier upon petition after a three-year waiting period
  • Non-conviction records may be sealed at any time after completion of case

Application Links

If inadmissibility to Canada cannot be avoided, these are the remedies offered:

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