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A person commits the criminal offense (crime) of theft—also known as stealing—by unlawfully taking or appropriating the property of another person or entity with the intent to deprive the owner of the property.

Taking or appropriating property is generally unlawful if it is done without the owner's effective consent—for example, if the property was taken by threat, deception, or extortion.

In Nevada, theft is defined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 205.0832 to 205.0835. A person commits theft when they intentionally take or appropriate someone else's property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Theft can occur through various means such as larceny, fraud, embezzlement, or receiving stolen property. The severity of the theft charge in Nevada depends on the value of the property taken. Petty larceny involves property valued at less than $1,200 and is treated as a misdemeanor, while grand larceny involves property valued at $1,200 or more and is treated as a felony, with penalties increasing with the value of the property stolen. Theft by deception, threat, or extortion is also illegal and can lead to additional or enhanced charges depending on the circumstances of the crime.

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