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Regardless of what you are fighting, a DUI, a criminal charge or something else, you need a criminal defense attorney which has unequaled legal expertise in Nevada Courts.
It is often challenging to locate a lawyer who not only understands the issue, but also fights for your rights.
Nevada has several larceny crimes on the books, including:
Certain Nevada larceny crimes are “crimes of moral turpitude,” which means that the state views in an especially negative light. They can hurt job prospects in the future, so it is very important to retain a Las Vegas defense attorney who can help reduce these charges or clear your name completely.
Nevada laws differ in type and penalties for theft and larceny crimes. Some are misdemeanors, like petit (petty) larceny, and some are felonies, such as burglary. Punishments can vary, and include a combination of the following:
Theft and larceny sentences are highly negotiable and this is another way that qualified Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys can assist you in your case.
Petit larceny is theft of its totaling less than $650. It is a misdemeanor crime that requires a person convicted to pay restitution.
Nick Wooldridge has a long track record of representing clients accused of serious federal and state crimes in Nevada.
Learn more about plea bargains available for petit larceny charges, defenses, and sentencing in Nevada cases.
Grand larceny is theft of its totaling more than $650. If the amount of goods stolen is less than $3,500, the grand larceny is a Category C felony which is penalized by 1 to 4 years in jail and up to $5,000 in fines, plus restitution. The penalty increases for theft of property valued at more than $3,500, or for grand larceny of a weapon or vehicle.
Find out more about defenses to grand larceny and possible sentences under Nevada law.
Pick-pocketing is a serious offense that is a felony regardless of the amount stolen off of a person’s body or clothing. Punishments for pick-pocketing involve a minimum sentence of 1 year in prison, but can result in prison time of up to 10 years. Fines of up to $10,000 are also possible.
Learn more about the possibility of a reduced sentence for pick-pocketing to petit larceny.
When I initially met with Mr. Wooldridge, he took the opportunity to sit and go over my problem with me. He described details in my case which he found disturbing and explained why he I should have him on my side.
Shoplifting may be petit or grand larceny depending on the amount of retail goods stolen.
Learn more about special concerns with shoplifting charges in Nevada, defenses, and sentencing.
A burglary takes place when a person enters a building with the intent to commit another crime such as assault and battery or larceny. It is not a breaking and entering.
Learn more about what battery is and what it is not, and the possible sentences.
Robbery is an illegal taking of property from another person using force or threat of force that is not dependent on the value of the property taken.
Grand larceny of a motor vehicle is taking away or stealing a car without the owner’s permission or consent. No matter what the value of the car is, the crime of grand larceny of a motor vehicle is a felony in Nevada.
Carjacking often appears on television and in the movies as a violent taking of a vehicle from a person who is driving it. Nevada does not have a specific crime of carjacking, but instead a person can be charged with several crimes if they engage in this behavior.
Learn more about the crimes involved in a carjacking.
Fraud is part of many Nevada crimes, and it usually means using deception over another person for a personal, financial gain. Depending on the amount of the gain and the type of victim, the crime can be a felony with a very long prison sentence and substantial fines.
Learn more about the Nevada crimes involving fraud and the possible sentences.
Embezzlement is different from many of the other Nevada theft crimes because the person who steals the money or property was trusted to hold the property or watch over it in the first place.
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If you are charged with a theft crime in Las Vegas, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer to handle your case. Significant rights are at stake and a lawyer can help reduce or dismiss the charges.
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