Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
Winter 12-24-2015
Case Synopsis
The holding of State v. Weddell is extended. Responding with deadly force to the commission of a felony per NRS § 200.160 is justified only when the person poses a threat of serious bodily injury. Short of such a threat, the amount of force used must be reasonable and necessary under the circumstances.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Douglas H., "Newell v. State of Nevada, 131 Nev. Adv. Op. 97 (December 24, 2015)" (2015). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 932.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/932