Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
Summer 6-22-2017
Case Synopsis
The Court determined that (1) the challenge-to-fight theory under NRS 200.450 is not vague and overbroad, (2) all bench conferences must be recorded in criminal trials, (3) self-defense is not available as a defense in a violation of NRS 200.450, and (4) an expert witness cannot impeach defendant’s testimony with statements defendant made during court-ordered psychiatric evaluation.
Recommended Citation
Chang, Ping, "Pimentel v. State, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 31 (June 22, 2017)" (2017). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 1050.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/1050
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