NRS 199.310: Malicious prosecution.

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.