Pahrump Man Arrested after Gun Threats
Last week police arrested a Pahrump man for allegedly threatening various people with a gun. He reportedly went to a gas station and held a gun to a patron's head. Later he also allegedly held a gun to his wife. He faces charges for assault with a deadly weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, and the Nevada crime of battery domestic violence.
The Nevada crime of battery domestic violence occurs when someone commits battery on his/her spouse, dating partner, ex-dating partner, family member or roommate. Authorities are often alerted of these cases through 911 calls. Typical defenses to these charges include false allegations, accident or self-defense.
Penalties for committing the Nevada crime of battery domestic violence depend on the severity of the incident. A first-time offense with no injuries, deadly weapon or strangulation is just a misdemeanor carrying a maximum six months of jail. Otherwise it's a felony carrying prison.
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