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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 193.0175 (2026)

“Malice” and “maliciously” defined

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NRS 193.0175  “Malice” and “maliciously” defined.  “Malice” and “maliciously” import an evil intent, wish or design to vex, annoy or injure another person. Malice may be inferred from an act done in willful disregard of the rights of another, or an act wrongfully done without just cause or excuse, or an act or omission of duty betraying a willful disregard of social duty.

      [Part 1911 C&P § 29; RL § 6294; NCL § 9978]—(NRS A 1973, 355; 1983, 815; 1985, 510)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1994–2024 · leading case: Ewish v. State, 871 P.2d 306 (Nev. 1994).
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Ewish v. State, 871 P.2d 306 (Nev. 1994). · cites it 2× “) In addition, the general provisions chapter of Nevada's criminal code, NRS 193.0175, defines "maliciously" as follows: "Malice" and "maliciously" import an evil intent, wish or design to vex, annoy or injure another person.”
State Vs. Dist. Ct. (radonski, (david)), 2020 NV 23 (Nev. 2020). · cites it 8× “"Maliciously" is defined in NRS 193.0175 as "import[ingl an evil intent, wish or design to vex, annoy or injure another person.”
Washington (matthew) Vs. State, 2016 NV 65 (Nev. 2016). · cites it 2× “" NRS 193.0175. "Malice aforethought may be inferred from the intentional use of a deadly weapon in a deadly and dangerous manner.”
The Est. of Paul Browning v. Las Vegas Metro. Police Dep't (D. Nev. 2024). · cites it 2× “” NRS § 193.0175. Here, the Court finds there is no evidence on any of the 2 officers or CSI Horn implying evil intent or improper purpose.”
Washington (matthew) Vs. State, 2016 NV 65 (Nev. 2016). “"Malice may be inferred from an act done in willful disregard of the rights of another, or an act wrongfully done without just cause or excuse, or an act or omission of duty betraying a willful disregard of social duty.”
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