Nevada Revised Statutes 205.0835 – Penalties
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.
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 B felony | 1 to 20 years | |
| category C felony | 1 to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 205.0835
- 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
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
2. If the value of the property or services involved in the theft:
(a) Is less than $1,200, the person who committed the theft is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) Is $1,200 or more but less than $5,000, the person who committed the theft is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
(c) Is $5,000 or more but less than $25,000, the person who committed the theft is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
(d) Is $25,000 or more but less than $100,000, the person who committed the theft is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and by a fine of not more than $10,000.
(e) Is $100,000 or more, the person who committed the theft is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 20 years, and by a fine of not more than $15,000.
3. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person who committed the theft to pay restitution.