Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

Larceny 1st time offense.

My girlfriend who is 18, and has a clean record recently stole an amount near a 1000 dollars from the cash register at the retail store she works at. Im curious if she should attain a lawyer being that she stole as much as she did, and what the sentencing may be looking like for her?


Asked on 6/30/07, 4:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jim Herbe Black & Lobello

Re: Larceny 1st time offense.

If you're girlfriend stole approximately $1,000, she would be subject to a Class C felony of theft (any amount b/w $250-$2,500).

The penalties for a Class C felony would be 1 year to 5 years in prison. This is a serious offense and definitely requires the presence of an attorney.

If your girlfriend has no criminal record there would be potential to plead this down to a misdemeanor involving less time than 1 year or even probation, but those would be obtained only through effective plea negotiations.

Our office deals with many criminal matters such as this one. If you would like to consult our office feel free to contact me.

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Best,

Jim Herbe

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Answered on 6/30/07, 2:55 pm
James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Larceny 1st time offense.

Anything over $250 is a felony. Embezzlement is serious and I would recommend she get an attorney. If she cannot afford one, then a public defender.

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Answered on 6/30/07, 6:22 am


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