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First party is my daughter diagnosed with incapaciting mental condition, possibly coerced by a pimp drug user
answered on Jan 29, 2019
there is a thing called Nevada protection order . it is actually an order by which the applicant can use power of court t require a third party to do or not to do something. you should apply for this order in order to protect your daughter. follow this link to apply or understand... View More 
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answered on Jan 28, 2019
Sounds like a guardianship question. Very high burden to obtain a guardianship over an adult. Incapacity is more than being a drug addict and general abuser.
He failed his classes and has other minor charges pending.
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answered on Apr 12, 2018
The individual is subject to his sentence terms. Was there a suspended sentence? If not, the individual is subject to the Court's contempt power (up to $500 in fines and up to 25 days in jail).
What is the statue of limitations in the state of Nevada for gross misdemeanor domestic violence case
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answered on Apr 12, 2018
One year.
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answered on Apr 12, 2018
They ("the Court") can subpoena her to trial. If she is properly served and fails to appear they can hold her in contempt for not appearing or they can issue a "material witness warrant" for her arrest. Yes, they can arrest her and hold her until she testifies. However, I do... View More
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