Gaines v. State

OPINION

SUMMARY

This case presents a significant issue of first impression— whether NRS 176.0913, a statute that authorizes DNA testing for certain enumerated criminal offenses, is constitutional. Additionally, this matter addresses whether the district court erred in refusing to credit appellant, Melvin Taylor Gaines (“Gaines”), for time served in custody on the various sentences imposed in the district court. For the reasons discussed herein, we conclude that NRS 176.0913 is constitutional and that the district court did not err with regard to Gaines’ sentences.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

Gaines faced…