199.310 - Malicious prosecution. - Nevada Statutes

199.310  Malicious prosecution.  A person who maliciously and without probable cause therefor, causes or attempts to cause another person to be arrested or proceeded against for any crime of which that person is innocent:

      1.  If the crime is a felony, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130; and

      2.  If the crime is a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

      [1911 C&P § 100; RL § 6365; NCL § 10049]—(NRS A 1967, 466; 1979, 1423; 1995, 1178)