Collins v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Parraguirre, J.:

In this appeal, we address whether NRS 0.060(2)’s definition of substantial bodily harm as “prolonged physical pain” is unconstitutionally vague. In light of the well-settled and ordinarily understood meaning of the phrase “prolonged physical pain,” we conclude that NRS 0.060(2) is not unconstitutionally vague.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

After being asked to leave the victim’s convenience store, appellant Maurice Collins struck Ahmad Peyghambarav in the face, knocking him unconscious. While Ahmad was unconscious, Collins rifled through Ahmad’s pockets and…