Are you allowed to paraphrase a statute, when writing a legal argument? For example, NRS 493.112  has exceptions to when law enforcement does not have to obtain a search warrant. The subsections are very lengthy. Can I paraphrase them, or do I have to cite them?

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In legal writing its generally acceptable to paraphrase a statute to make it more concise or to inco... View the full answer