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Perkins v. Sheriff, Clark Cnty., 547 P.2d 312 (Nev. 1976). Cases Citing This Book View Copy Cite
32 citation events (14 in the last 25 years) across 1 distinct court.
Strongest positive: STATE v. DEVRIES (RICHARD) C/W 86648/86649/86650/86651/86652/86653 (nev, 2024-12-26)
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discussed Cited as authority (rule) STATE v. DEVRIES (RICHARD) C/W 86648/86649/86650/86651/86652/86653
Nev. · 2024 · confidence medium
A finding of probable cause “may be based on slight, even ‘marginal’ evidence because it does not involve a determination of the guilt or innocence of an accused.” Sheriff v. Hodes, 96 Nev. 184, 186 , 606 P.2d 178, 180 (1980) (quoting Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180, 181 , 547 P.2d 312, 312 (1976)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) STATE v. DEVRIES (RICHARD) C/W 86648/86649/86650/86651/86652/86653
Nev. · 2024 · confidence medium
A finding of probable cause "may be based on slight, even 'marginal' evidence because it does not involve a determination of the guilt or innocence of an accused." Sheriff v. Hodes, 96 Nev. 184, 186 , 606 P.2d 178, 180 (1980) (quoting Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180, 181 , 547 P.2d 312, 312 (1976)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Rugamas v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Ct.
Nev. · 2013 · confidence medium
The grand jury's probable-cause determination "may be based on slight, even 'marginal' evidence." Sheriff v. Hodes, 96 Nev. 184, 186 , 606 P.2d 178, 180 (1980) (quoting Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180, 181 , 547 P.2d 312, 312 (1976)).
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Rugamas v. Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada ex rel. County of Clark
Nev. · 2013 · confidence medium
The grand jury’s probable-cause determination “may be based on slight, even ‘marginal’ evidence.” Sheriff v. Hodes, 96 Nev. 184, 186 , 606 P.2d 178, 180 (1980) (quoting Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180, 181 , 547 P.2d 312, 312 (1976)).
examined Cited as authority (rule) Sheriff v. Burcham (4×) also: Cited "see"
Nev. · 2008 · confidence medium
Hodes, 96 Nev. at 186 , 606 P.2d at 180 (quoting Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180, 181, 547 P.2d 312 , 312 (1976)).
discussed Cited "see" Sheriff v. Milton (2×)
Nev. · 1993 · signal: see · confidence high
See Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180 , 547 P.2d 312 (1976).
discussed Cited "see" Culpepper v. Sheriff (2×)
Nev. · 1976 · signal: see · confidence high
See, for example, Perkins v. Sheriff, 92 Nev. 180 , 547 P.2d 312 (1976), where we said, “[w]e believe such evidence, while marginal, justified the magistrate’s determination that there was probable cause to hold [the defendant] for trial.
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ROBERT PERKINS, Appellant,
v.
SHERIFF, CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA, Respondent
8674.
Nevada Supreme Court.
Mar 25, 1976.
547 P.2d 312
David M. Schreiber, Las Vegas, for Appellant., Robert List, Attorney General, Carson City; George E. Holt, District Attorney, Francis J. Morton, Deputy, and Frank J. Cremen, Deputy, Clark County, for Respondent.
Per Curiam.
Cited by 14 opinions  |  Published

OPINION

Per Curiam:

Robert Perkins was charged with, and ordered to stand trial for, attempted murder. Thereafter he filed a petition for habeas[*181] corpus contending the evidence adduced at the preliminary examination was insufficient to meet the probable cause requirement delineated in NRS 171.206. The district court denied habeas and the same contention has been brought forward by appeal.

This record establishes, inter alia, that during an altercation over a parking space John Shields wrested a knife from Perkins’ hand and discarded it; Perkins then ran into his lodging and returned with a revolver; the parties again struggled; the gun discharged; and, Shields was wounded.

We believe such evidence, while marginal, justified the magistrate’s determination that there was probable cause to hold Perkins for trial. See State v. Havas, 91 Nev. 611, 540 P.2d 1060 (1975). Cf. Maupin v. Sheriff, 90 Nev. 99, 520 P.2d 237 (1974); Mathis v. State, 82 Nev. 402, 419 P.2d 775 (1966). We are not now concerned that such evidence may, by itself, be insufficient to convict Perkins of the charged offense. McDonald v. Sheriff, 89 Nev. 326, 512 P.2d 774 (1973).

Affirmed.