As used in NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 205.0822 to 205.0831, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1203; A 1999, 2706; 2007, 683)
“Check” means any check, draft or other negotiable instrument of any kind. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1203)
“Control” means to act so as to prevent a person from using his or her own property except on the actor’s terms. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1204)
“Deprive” means to withhold a property interest of another person permanently or for so long a time that a substantial portion of its value, usefulness or enjoyment is lost, or to withhold it with the intent to restore it only upon the payment of a reward or other compensation, or to transfer or dispose of […]
“Draw” means making, drawing, uttering, preparing, writing or delivering a check. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1204)
“Intangible property” means property that lacks a physical existence yet possesses value, including, without limitation, customer lists, trade secrets, copyrighted material or other confidential information. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2703)
“Issue” means to deliver or cause to be delivered a check to a person who by that delivery acquires a right against the drawer of the check. A person who draws a check with intent that it be so delivered shall be deemed to have issued it if the delivery occurs. (Added to NRS by […]
“Obtain” means to bring about or receive the transfer of any interest in property, or to secure performance of a service. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1204)
“Property of another person” means real, personal or intangible property in which any person other than the defendant has an interest which the defendant is not privileged to infringe, including, without limitation, property in which the defendant also has an interest, notwithstanding that the other person might be precluded from civil recovery because the property […]
“Services” includes labor, professional services, transportation, cable television or other video service, telephone, gas or electricity services, accommodations in hotels, restaurants, leased premises or elsewhere, admissions to exhibitions and the use of vehicles or other movable property. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1204; A 2007, 1376)
“Transfer” means to change the possession or control of property. (Added to NRS by 1989, 1204)
“Value” means the fair market value of the property or services at the time of the theft. The value of a written instrument which does not have a readily ascertainable market value is the greater of the face amount of the instrument less the portion satisfied or the amount of economic loss to the owner […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person commits theft if, without lawful authority, the person knowingly: (a) Controls any property of another person with the intent to deprive that person of the property. (b) Converts, makes an unauthorized transfer of an interest in, or without authorization controls any property of another person, […]
1. Conduct denominated theft in NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835, inclusive, constitutes a single offense embracing the separate offenses commonly known as larceny, receiving or possessing stolen property, embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretenses, issuing a check without sufficient money or credit, and other similar offenses. 2. A criminal charge of theft may be supported by […]
The amount involved in a theft shall be deemed to be the highest value, by any reasonable standard, of the property or services which are obtained. Amounts involved in thefts committed pursuant to a scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether from one or more persons, may be aggregated in determining the grade of the […]
1. A person who knowingly participates directly or indirectly in or engages in conduct with the intent to further an organized retail theft is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for: (a) If the aggregated value of the property or services involved in all thefts […]
1. Unless a greater penalty is imposed by a specific statute and unless the provisions of NRS 205.08345 apply under the circumstances, a person who commits theft in violation of any provision of NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835, inclusive, shall be punished pursuant to the provisions of this section. 2. If the value of the property […]
