Penalties for fraud and theft charges are steep. In many cases, prosecutors and judges will impose the harshest punishment possible to deter repeat offenses. Building a defense for fraud and theft charges can take weeks of reviewing evidence. It is highly recommended to consult with a qualified fraud and theft lawyer to achieve the best possible outcome.

If convicted of this charge, a person is guilty of a category D felony. They can face up to:

• 1-4 years in prison
• Pay a fine of up to $5,000 and pay restitution to the victim.

This charge is prosecuted as a category D felony. If convicted a person can face:

• 1-4 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $5,000 and pay restitution to the victim

Gaming fraud is very serious in the State of Nevada. If convicted of a first time offense, a person is charged with a category C felony. If convicted a person can face:

• 1-5 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If convicted of gaming fraud a second time, a person is guilty of a category B felony. The penalties for this charge are:

• 1-6 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If a person is found guilty of foreclosure fraud, it is a gross misdemeanor. The penalty for this crime includes:

• Up to 364 days in jail
• A fine up to $50,000 and pay restitution to the victim

The most serious offenses of identity theft are prosecuted as a category B felony.  If convicted, a person can face:

• 3-20 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $100,000 and restitution paid to the victim

Lesser forms of identity theft, such as possession of a fake ID to drink or gamble and possessing false identification to establish a fake identify, carry penalties including:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• A fine up to $1,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If it is the first offense, it can be argued that the case be dismissed in exchange for restitution, a fine, and mandatory classes on petit larceny. If the State decides to prosecute, this charge is a misdemeanor and punishable by:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• A fine up to a $1,000 and pay restitution to the victim

The State prosecutes this charge as a category D, C, or B felony based on the value of the stolen item or service.

If the value was $1,200 - $5,000 then a person can face a category D felony and penalties that include:

• 1-4 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $5,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $5,000 - $25,000 then a person can face a category C felony and penalties that include:

• 1-5 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $25,000 - $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-10 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was more than $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-20 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $15,000 and pay restitution to the victim

Shoplifting is considered a larceny charge and the penalties depend on the value of the item stolen from the establishment. If the value of the item is less than $1,200, then a person is charged with petit larceny, a misdemeanor and punishable by:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• Pay a fine up to a $1,000

If the stolen items are valued at more than $1,200, the state prosecutes this charge as a felony based on the value of the stolen item or service.

If the value was $1,200 - $5,000 then a person can face a category D felony and penalties that include:

• 1-4 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $5,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $5,000 - $25,000 then a person can face a category C felony and penalties that include:

• 1-5 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $25,000 - $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-10 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was more than $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-20 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $15,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If convicted of robbery and a person did not use a deadly weapon, a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 2-15 years in prison.
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

Embezzlement is another form of larceny, and the penalties depend on the value of the stolen items.  If the value of the item is less than $1,200 then a person is charged with petit larceny. If convicted, this charge is a misdemeanor and punishable by:

• Up to 6 months in jail
• Pay a fine up to a $1,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the stolen items are valued at more than $1,200, the state prosecutes this charge as a category D, C, or B felony based on the value of the stolen item or service.

If the value was $1,200 - $5,000 then a person can face a category D felony and penalties that include:

• 1-4 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $5,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $5,000 - $25,000 then a person can face a category C felony and penalties that include:

• 1-5 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was $25,000 - $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-10 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $10,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If the value was more than $100,000 then a person can face a category B felony and penalties that include:

• 1-20 years in prison
• Pay a fine up to $15,000 and pay restitution to the victim

If convicted of possession of stolen property, a person is facing the same penalties for all other larceny charges.  The length of the prison term or size of the fine is based on the value of the stolen items.

Facing criminal charges of any kind is a stressful and difficult time in anyone’s life, even if it is a misdemeanor. Besides the penalties for being convicted, there are also ways that a criminal record can affect a person’s life long after their sentence is served. To avoid all of this, it is highly recommended to consult with a theft & fraud lawyer. Jesse Kalter Law has handled numerous fraud & theft cases. They have achieved numerous not-guilty verdicts and had other cases completely dismissed before trial. They are available to serve the people of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon, Fernley, Dayton, Yerington, Douglas County, and all other Northern NV rural counties.

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