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misdemeanorNRS 200.485

Charged with Domestic Battery 1st Offense at Nye County Detention Center?

Freedom First defends Domestic Battery 1st Offense cases (NRS 200.485) booked through Nye County Jail and the Pahrump Justice Court. Nevada is a mandatory-arrest state for domestic battery. The officer arrests whoever they identify as the primary aggressor — even if they got it wrong. A first DV conviction carries a federal lifetime firearm prohibition and immigration consequences.

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What Domestic Battery 1st Offense (NRS 200.485) actually means

Under Nevada law, Domestic Battery 1st Offense is classified as a misdemeanor. The State must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt — and that's where defense work begins.

When the booking happens at Nye County Detention Center, the case typically routes through Pahrump Justice Court or Fifth Judicial District Court. Nye County uses its own bail schedule for misdemeanors; felonies require an appearance in Pahrump Justice Court and the Fifth Judicial District Court.

Penalties on the table

2 days–6 months jail (minimum 48 hours), $200–$1,000 fine, counseling, lifetime firearm ban under federal law.

How we defend Domestic Battery 1st Offense cases

  • Challenge mandatory arrest under NRS 171.137 — wrong primary aggressor
  • Self-defense or defense of others
  • Cross-complaint and witness credibility
  • Lack of physical injury or marks
  • False allegation in pending custody/divorce

Every case is different — but these are the levers that decide outcomes on NRS 200.485 charges out of Nye County Jail. The more facts we have early, the more leverage we have at the first court appearance.

Read our full Domestic Battery 1st Offense defense playbook

Honest pricing. No surprises.

Most private firms in Las Vegas charge $15,000 to $30,000+ for serious criminal defense. We charge a flat retainer from day one — so you know exactly what you're paying.

Typical retainer
$3,500–$5,000
Typical bail
$3,000 (standard schedule)
Case level
misdemeanor
  • Payment plan available — 50% today, 50% before court
  • No hidden fees — everything bundled in the retainer
  • Free initial consultation
  • Investigation, motions, and appearances included

Retainer covers representation through resolution at the agreed level. Any escalation (appeal, extended trial) is discussed in advance.

What to do in the next 24 hours

  1. Don't talk to police or prosecutors about the case — jail calls are recorded.
  2. Call us at (702) 857-7197. We're available 24/7 and the initial review is free.
  3. Use the Nye County Jail inmate search to confirm booking status: click here.
  4. Hold off on bail decisions until you've talked to a defense lawyer — in some situations, posting too fast costs leverage at the first court date.
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