Lemberes v. State

*494OPINION

By the Court,

Batjer, J.:

Appellants were each convicted of bribery of a public official in violation of NRS 197.0201 and perjury in violation of NRS 199.120.2 They were sentenced to five years on each count, plus a $5,000 fine on the bribery count. The sentences were suspended and each appellant was placed on probation for three years.

Beginning in July, 1974, the Washoe County Grand Jury conducted an investigation into the actions and conduct of public officials of the City of Sparks. Appellants James Vernon and Peter Lemberes were members of the Sparks city council. Between February 12…