A person who maliciously and without probable cause therefor, causes or attempts to cause another person to be arrested or proceeded against for any crime of which that person is innocent:
1. If the crime is a felony, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in
NRS 193.130; and
2. If the crime is a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
[1911 C&P § 100; RL § 6365; NCL § 10049] - (NRS A [Ch. 211]; [Ch. 655]; [Ch. 443] )
[1911 C and P § 100; RL § 6365; NCL § 10049] - (NRS A 1967, 466; 1979, 1423; 1995, 1178)