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WHAT IS GRAND LARCENY (THEFT) IN NEVADA?
Grand larceny is the intentional stealing, taking, or carrying away of another person's property valued at $650 or more. Nevada's theft laws cover taking money, goods, services, or other property without the owner's consent and with intent to permanently deprive them of it.
WHAT THE PROSECUTION MUST PROVE
To convict you of Grand Larceny (Theft) in Nevada, the prosecution must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
The defendant intentionally took, stole, or carried away property belonging to another person
The taking was without the owner's consent
The defendant intended to permanently deprive the owner of the property
The value of the property was $650 or more
If the prosecution cannot prove any single element beyond a reasonable doubt, you cannot be convicted.
PENALTIES FOR GRAND LARCENY (THEFT) IN NEVADA
Grand Larceny ($650 - $3,500)
Category D felony. 1 to 4 years in prison and/or up to $5,000 fine.
Grand Larceny ($3,500 - $100,000)
Category C felony. 1 to 5 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine.
Grand Larceny ($100,000+)
Category B felony. 1 to 10 years in prison and/or up to $10,000 fine.
THOMAS'S DEFENSE TIPS
Insights from Thomas Boley — Las Vegas criminal defense attorney with 18+ years defending grand larceny (theft) charges
The value of the stolen property determines the severity of the charge. Prosecutors sometimes inflate values — always challenge the prosecution's valuation with independent appraisals.
Intent to permanently deprive is a required element. Borrowing property with intent to return it is not theft — though proving this intent can be challenging.
Restitution agreements can sometimes be negotiated to reduce charges or avoid conviction. If the property is returned or its value repaid, prosecutors may be willing to reduce or dismiss charges.
The above represents general observations from years of criminal defense practice in Nevada. Every case is different — contact Thomas for advice specific to your situation.
COMMON DEFENSES TO GRAND LARCENY (THEFT)
Every case is unique, but these are the defenses most commonly raised in grand larceny (theft) cases in Nevada:
Claim of right — you believed you had a right to the property
No intent to permanently deprive — borrowing, not stealing
Insufficient value — property worth less than $650 (petty larceny)
Mistaken identity
Consent — the owner permitted the taking