Nevada Revised Statutes 206.260 – Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings
A person who fraudulently or maliciously tears, burns, effaces, cuts, or in any other way destroys, with the intent to defraud, prejudice or injure any person or body corporate:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 206.260
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
1. Any deed, lease, bond, will, or any other sealed writing;
2. Any bank bill or note, check, warrant or certificate for the payment of money or other thing, or other security for the payment of money or the delivery of goods;
3. Any certificate or other public security of this state, the United States, or any state or territory for the payment of money;
4. Any receipt, acquittance, release, defeasance, discharge of any debt, suit or other demand;
5. Any transfer or assurance of money, stock, goods, chattels or other property;
6. Any letter of attorney or other power;
7. Any daybook or other book of account; or
8. Any agreement or contract, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.