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WHAT IS UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES (REVENGE PORN) IN NEVADA?
Nevada's revenge porn law prohibits the intentional disclosure of intimate images of another person without their consent, with the intent to harm, harass, intimidate, or coerce the person depicted. This includes images shared online, via text, or through any other medium.
WHAT THE PROSECUTION MUST PROVE
To convict you of Unlawful Dissemination of Intimate Images (Revenge Porn) in Nevada, the prosecution must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
The defendant disclosed an intimate image of another person
The disclosure was without the depicted person's consent
The defendant acted with intent to harm, harass, intimidate, or coerce
The depicted person suffered harm or the disclosure was likely to cause harm
If the prosecution cannot prove any single element beyond a reasonable doubt, you cannot be convicted.
PENALTIES FOR UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES (REVENGE PORN) IN NEVADA
First offense
Misdemeanor — up to 6 months jail, $1,000 fine
Second or subsequent offense
Category D Felony — 1–4 years prison
Civil liability
Victim may sue for damages, attorney fees, and injunctive relief
THOMAS'S DEFENSE TIPS
Insights from Thomas Boley — Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with 18+ years defending unlawful dissemination of intimate images (revenge porn) charges
Revenge porn cases are emotionally charged and often arise from the breakdown of intimate relationships. The intent element — that you acted to harm or harass — is critical and often contested.
Sharing an image that was originally shared publicly, or that the person shared with others themselves, can affect the consent and harm analysis.
These cases frequently involve digital forensics — proving who sent an image and from which device. I work with experts to challenge attribution evidence.
Civil liability runs parallel to criminal charges. Even if criminal charges are resolved, the victim can still sue for significant damages. Understanding both exposures is important.
If you are accused of this, preserve all communications with the alleged victim — the full context of the relationship and any consent given is critical to the defense.
The above represents general observations from years of criminal defense practice in Nevada. Every case is different — contact Thomas for advice specific to your situation.
COMMON DEFENSES TO UNLAWFUL DISSEMINATION OF INTIMATE IMAGES (REVENGE PORN)
Every case is unique, but these are the defenses most commonly raised in unlawful dissemination of intimate images (revenge porn) cases in Nevada:
Consent — the depicted person consented to the disclosure
Lack of intent to harm or harass
The images were already publicly available
Mistaken identity — defendant did not send the images
Insufficient evidence of disclosure