Smith v. State

OPINION

Per Curiam: 1

Following a trial by jury, appellant was convicted of one count each of first degree kidnapping with the use of a deadly weapon, attempted murder with the use of a deadly weapon, and sexual assault. This appeal ensued. Appellant now contends, among other things, that the State of Nevada did not have jurisdiction to prosecute him for the offense of sexual assault and attempted murder because these offenses were committed outside this state. 2 For the reasons set forth below, we disagree with this contention.

The relevant Nevada statute concerning this state’s jurisdiction to…