Five of the most common theft crimes under Nevada law are: Shoplifting Embezzlement Burglary Grand larceny of a motor vehicle Robbery Below our Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys discuss the laws, penalties, and common defenses for each of these theft crimes. 1. Shoplifting Stealing less than $1,200 worth of merchandise from a Nevada store is …
No, there is no looting statute in the state of Colorado. Instead, suspected looters may instead face charges of theft or robbery depending on the circumstances. Looting typically occurs during natural disasters, a state of emergency, and rioting. Sometimes people loot during otherwise peaceful protests. A recent example from throughout the United States are the …
Also called larceny from a person, pick-pocketing (NRS 205.270) is always a category C felony under Nevada law – even for a first time offense. Defendants face a sentence of 1 to 5 years in prison, possibly up to $10,000 in fines, and restitution of the items or cash stolen. And if the pickpocketing victim …
