NRS 205.228

Grand larceny of motor vehicle; penalty

Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case Watters v. State (2013)

Most recently applied in Davis (Kenneth) Vs. State (June 2021)

(Added to NRS by 1997, 340; A 2011, 164; 2019, 4430)

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1. A person who intentionally steals, takes and carries away, drives away or otherwise removes a motor vehicle owned by another person commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle.

2. A person who commits grand larceny of a motor vehicle is guilty of:

(a) For a first offense, a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(b) For a second or subsequent offense within 5 years, 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 6 years, and by a fine of not more than $5,000.

3. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person who committed the grand larceny of the motor vehicle to pay restitution.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.