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Whether you’re the victim of auto theft or you stand accused of the crime, it’s vital to have a reliable defense attorney at your side, specifically Nevada auto theft defense attorney Jherna Shahani.
Nevada state law classified auto theft as a felony, which can mean a series of big legal challenges for anyone involved with the accusation. As such, it’s important to understand how the state classifies the crime and the severity of the penalties.
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First of all, the state of Nevada does not recognize the term “auto theft” in the statutes. According to NRS 205.228, the state classifies the crime as being “grand larceny of a motor vehicle.”
According to the statute, a person accused of the crime would be classified by the law as having intentionally stolen, taken, driven, or in any way removed a motor vehicle owned by another person.
It should be noted here that motor vehicle operators in the act of repossessing a vehicle due to delinquent car payments or towing a vehicle out of a two-way zone do not qualify as having committed grand larceny.
Also, the vehicle does not have to be on the victim’s property to qualify; vehicle thefts can occur anywhere.
Secondly, the punishment for being convicted of grand larceny of a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada faces a category C felony, which includes the punishments of:
• A minimum of one year and a maximum of five years in jail.
• A maximum fine of $10,000, unless a greater fine applies due to other statutes.
Subsequent convictions of the same crime upgrade the charges to a category B felony, which increases the jail time from one to six years and a fine not to exceed $5,000.
Additionally, the court may also order the convicted individual to pay restitution, which can include damage repairs for the vehicle in question or other fines and fees to the victim.
Because grand larceny of a motor vehicle gets classified as a felony no matter how often the person stands accused of the crime, it’s vital to have solid and dependable legal representation when facing the charges.
Because every legal situation has its own unique circumstances and factors, it may be tempting to avoid legal representation altogether and trust in the mercy and judgment of the courts regarding the case. While legal representation has never been a requirement for standing trial, facing a felony charge without legal representation can be like attempting a massive home improvement project without the help of a licensed contractor; possible, but also twice as difficult to achieve the best outcome.
Think of it this way: if you don’t know anything about plumbing, you’d probably think twice about hiring a licensed plumber to handle a leaking kitchen sink.
If you’re facing a legal challenge and you don’t know how to handle the situation, don’t be afraid of hiring an expert.
Shahani Law Ltd works with some of the best legal practitioners in the state, and we offer the knowledge and professionalism needed to address anyone’s legal challenges. If you have been charged with auto theft, contact Ms Shahani, a Nevada auto theft defense attorney.
To find out more about how we can help with auto theft situations in Nevada, contact us today.
If you have been charged with assault in Las Vegas, Henderson, Clark County, Laughlin, Mesquite, Pahrump, Boulder City or elsewhere in Nevada, call Your Defender at Law at 702-625-7551 for a FREE consultation.
Jherna Shahani, Esq. provides loyalty, skill, personal attention, and care to every case. Advice from an attorney is just a phone call away, and you are guaranteed a same day response; it is just that important.
Assault is the unlawful attempt to use physical force on another person or intentionally place another in reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm.
Put simply, assault can be where you intended to use physical force but miss or where you threaten bodily harm.
Nevada law defines a deadly weapon as “any instrument which, if used in the ordinary manner contemplated by its design and construction, will or is likely to cause substantial bodily harm or death” or “any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used, is readily capable of causing substantial bodily harm or death.”NRS 193.165
Of course, a knife or gun falls into this category, but other objects, if used to inflict injury, are classified as deadly weapons. For instance, bats, screwdrivers, rocks, sticks, bottles, and other household items can all be classified as deadly weapons.
Misdemeanor Assault
If the assault was not with a deadly weapon, not on a protected person and not by an inmate or person on probation/parole, then assault is a misdemeanor punishable by:
Assault with a Deadly Weapon
All assaults with a deadly weapon are Category B Felonies punishable by:
Assault on a Protected Person without a Deadly Weapon
If the assault is without a deadly weapon but against a protected person and the assaulter knew or should have known that the victim was a protected person, the assault is a gross misdemeanor punishable by:
Assault without a Deadly Weapon on a Protected Person by an Inmate or a Person on Probation/Parole.
If an inmate or person on probation/parole commits an assault without a deadly weapon, and the assault was made on a protected person and the assaulter knew or should have known that the victim was a protected person, the assault is a Category D Felony punishable:
People in Nevada can defend themselves if they reasonably believe they are facing an urgent or pressing threat of bodily harm, and the non-aggressor used no more violence then necessary to protect themselves.
If a person did not commit assault but the alleged victim lied, then the person is not guilty of assault. A skilled attorney is necessary to show the court that the alleged victim was not truthful and his testimony should be disregarded.
If you have been charged with assault in Las Vegas, Henderson, Clark County, Laughlin, Mesquite, Pahrump, Boulder City or elsewhere in Nevada, call Your Defender at Law at 702-625-7551 for a FREE consultation.
Jherna Shahani, Esq. provides loyalty, skill, personal attention, and care to every case. Advice from an attorney is just a phone call away, and you are guaranteed a same day response; it is just that important.