LIM & CO, WILLY
DRUG OFFENSES
Drug related offenses have become more prevalent in today’s justice system. Generally, the person who is caught with a small amount of a controlled substance for personal use will get the biggest breaks during a pending case. However, a large level trafficker who is willing to assist in ongoing investigations will also reap some benefits. There can also be civil penalties incurred in a drug arrest. The prosecutor can file a forfeiture laying claim to items believed to be purchased with the proceeds from the sale of drugs. This is a separate action from any criminal charges. If you fail to respond to this civil complaint, any items seized can become the property of the arresting and prosecuting agencies. If you are charged with a drug related offense, you need an attorney who is familiar with these types of cases, and the detective and prosecutors who handle them.
SOLICITATION
Don’t be embarrassed. In Las Vegas and Clark County, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (Vice Squad) often harasses and violates the constitutional rights of exotic dancers and outcall entertainers. Although Solicitation is only a misdemeanor, this charge can prevent an individual from obtaining future employment with a Gentleman’s Club or Escort Service. Defending a solicitation charge is not brain science. In most cases, the solicitation will be dismissed and/or reduced to trespass. Solicitation of Prostitution – N.R.S. 201.354
THEFT CRIMES
Many different crimes fall into the category of a theft crime. Some of these crimes, if a deadly weapon is involved, move into the violent crimes category as well. If you are charged with a theft crime, you need an attorney who understands how the prosecutor is going value to case, and what can be done to offset any losses in favor of his client. Burglary – N.R.S. 205.060
False Statements to Obtain Benefits – N.R.S. 616D.300
A person who knowingly makes a false statement or representation, including, but not limited to, a false statement or representation relating to his identity or the identity of another person, or who knowingly conceals a material fact to obtain or attempt to obtain any benefit, including a controlled substance, or payment under the provisions of this chapter or chapter 616A, 616B, 616C or 617 of NRS, either for himself or for any other person, shall be punished as follows: If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was less than $250, for a misdemeanor, carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000. If the amount of the benefit or payment obtained or attempted to be obtained was $250 or more, for a category “D” felony, carrying a 1 to 4 year prison sentence, and a fine up to $5,000.
Forgery – N.R.S. 205.090
A person who falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits any record, or other authentic matter of a public nature, or any charter, letters patent, deed, lease, indenture, writing obligatory, will, testament, codicil, annuity, bond, covenant, bank bill or note, post note, check, draft, bill of exchange, contract, promissory note, traveler’s check, money order is guilty of forgery, and shall be punished for a category D felony carrying between 1 to 4 years in prison and up to a $5000 fine. This list is not all encompassing, for additional items see the complete statute.
Grand Larceny – N.R.S. 205.220
A person commits the crime of Grand Larceny if he intentionally steals, steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away: (a) Personal goods or property, with a value of $250 or more, owned by another person; (b) Bedding, furniture or other property, with a value of $250 or more, which the person, as a lodger, is to use in or with his lodging and which is owned by another person; or (c) Real property, with a value of $250 or more, that the person has converted into personal property by severing it from real property owned by another person. This list is not all encompassing, for additional items see the complete statute. The value of the item taken determines the severity of the charge and sentence. Please see N.R.S. 205.222 for possible sentences.
Larceny from a Person – N.R.S. 205.270
A person who, under circumstances not amounting to robbery, with the intent to steal or appropriate to his own use, takes property from the person of another, without his consent. This can be either a “C” felony with a 1 to 5 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine, or a “B” felony with a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine.
Obtaining Money by False Pretenses – N.R.S. 205.380
A person who knowingly and designedly by any false pretense obtains from any other person any chose in action, money, goods, wares, chattels, effects or other valuable thing, including rent or the labor of another person not his employee, with the intent to cheat or defraud the other person, is a cheat. If the value of the thing is less than $250, it is considered a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine of up to $1,000. If the value of the thing is more than $250, it is a “B” felony carrying a sentence of 1 to 6 years in prison, and up to a $10,000 fine.
Possession of Credit Card without Consent – N.R.S. 205.690
A person who possesses a credit card or debit card without the consent of the cardholder, with the intent to circulate, use, sell or transfer the credit card or debit card, with the intent to defraud is guilty of a category D felony, carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years, and a fine up to $5,000.
Possession of Stolen Property – N.R.S. 205.275
A person commits an offense involving stolen property if the person, for his own gain or to prevent the owner from again possessing his property, buys, receives, possesses or withholds property, knowing that it is stolen property; or under such circumstances as should have caused a reasonable person to know that it is stolen property.
Possession of Stolen Vehicle – N.R.S. 205.273
A person commits an offense involving a stolen vehicle if the person, with the intent to procure or pass title to a motor vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, receives or transfers possession of the vehicle from or to another person; or has in his possession a motor vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen. This can be either a “C” felony with a 1 to 5 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine, or a “B” felony with a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine.
Robbery – N.R.S. 200.380
Robbery is the unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another, or in his presence, against his will, by means of force or violence or fear of injury, immediate or future, to his person or property, or the person or property of a member of his family, or of anyone in his company at the time of the robbery. A taking is by means of force or fear if force or fear is used to obtain or retain possession of the property, prevent or overcome resistance to the taking, or, facilitate escape. This crime is a “B” felony carrying a prison sentence of 2 to 15 years.
Shoplifting – Petit Larceny – N.R.S. 205.240
A person commits petit larceny if the person intentionally steals, takes and carries away, leads away or drives away the personal goods or property, with a value of less than $250, owned by another person. This is a misdemeanor carrying a sentence of up to 6 months in jail, and a fine up to $1,000.
Theft – N.R.S. 205.0832
A person commits theft if, without lawful authority, he knowingly controls any property of another person with the intent to deprive that person of the property. This is the simple definition only. For a more complete definition click the above link. This crime can be charged as a misdemeanor carrying up to a 6 month jail sentence and up to a $1,000 fine, a “C” felony carrying a prison sentence of 1 to 5 years and a fine up to $10,000, or a “B” felony carrying a 1 to 10 year prison sentence and up to a $10,000 fine. For more specifics on what determines the classification, click the following link.
Solicitation of Prostitution – N.R.S. 201.354
It is unlawful for any person to engage in prostitution or solicitation, except in a licensed house of prostitution. This is a misdemeanor carrying a jail sentence of up to 6 months, and a fine up to $1,000.
