Resisting And Fleeing
NRS 199.280 and NRS 484B.550 — a misdemeanor without a weapon, and a felony once someone is endangered
Willfully resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer who is discharging or attempting to discharge a legal duty is a misdemeanor where no dangerous weapon is used.
| In the course of resisting | Level |
|---|---|
| In the course of resistingNo dangerous weapon | LevelMisdemeanor |
| In the course of resistingA dangerous weapon other than a firearm, or taking or trying to take such a weapon from the officer | LevelCategory D felony |
| In the course of resistingA firearm, or taking or trying to take a firearm from the officer | LevelCategory C felony |
Not stopping for the lights and siren. A driver who willfully fails to stop, or flees or tries to elude a peace officer in a readily identifiable vehicle, after a signal to stop given by flashing red lamp and siren, commits a misdemeanor. Causing damage to someone else's property, or driving in a way likely to endanger a person or property, makes it a category B felony with a minimum of not less than 1 year and a maximum of not more than 6 years, a fine of not more than $5,000, or both.
If the flight causes another person's death or bodily harm, it is a category B felony with a minimum of not less than 2 years and a maximum of not more than 20 years, a fine of not more than $50,000, or both.
Sources for this section (2)
- NRS 199.280 — Resisting public officer
- NRS 484B.550 — Stop required upon signal of peace officer
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.