200.275 - Justifiable infliction or threat of bodily injury not punishable. - Nevada Statutes

200.275  Justifiable infliction or threat of bodily injury not punishable.  In addition to any other circumstances recognized as justification at common law, the infliction or threat of bodily injury is justifiable, and does not constitute mayhem, battery or assault, if done under circumstances which would justify homicide.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 519)