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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.273 (2026)

Offense involving stolen vehicle: Definition; penalty; restitution

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NRS 205.273  Offense involving stolen vehicle: Definition; penalty; restitution.

      1.  A person commits an offense involving a stolen vehicle if the person:

      (a) With the intent to procure or pass title to a motor vehicle which the person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, receives or transfers possession of the vehicle from or to another person; or

      (b) Has in his or her possession a motor vehicle which the person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen.

      2.  The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to an officer of the law if the officer is engaged in the performance of his or her duty as an officer at the time of the receipt, transfer or possession of the stolen vehicle.

      3.  A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

      4.  In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

      (Added to NRS by 1961, 269; A 1967, 501; 1979, 1445; 1995, 1222; 1997, 344; 2011, 166; 2019, 4432)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases, 1978–2020 · leading case: Watters v. State, 313 P.3d 243 (Nev. 2013).
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Watters v. State, 313 P.3d 243 (Nev. 2013). “We conclude that the evidence when viewed in the light most favorable to the State is sufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as determined by a rational trier of fact.”
Armis Arrendondo v. Dwight Neven, 763 F.3d 1122 (9th Cir. 2014). “See Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 205.273 , 205.275. At Arrendondo’s arraignment, he pleaded not guilty.”
Scarbo v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court, 206 P.3d 975 (Nev. 2009). “Scarbo was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle, a violation of NRS 205.273. Roebke was charged with felony first-degree arson, a violation of NRS 205.”
Palmer v. State, 920 P.2d 112 (Nev. 1996). · cites it 2× “has in his possession any motor vehicle which he knows or has reason to believe has been stolen . . . shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year, nor more than 10 years, or by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.”
Owens v. State, 576 P.2d 743 (Nev. 1978). “OPINION Per Curiam: Jackey Clinton Owens appeals his conviction for possession of a stolen vehicle (NRS 205.273), contending the State (1) violated a court order; and (2) made improper references to another crime.”
Montes v. State, 603 P.2d 1069 (Nev. 1979). · cites it 2× “Montes was tried by a jury and convicted of possession of a stolen vehicle, a violation of NRS 205.273. The appellant contended on appeal that the trial court erred in instructing the jury, in denying his motion for mistrial, and in denying his attorney’s motion to withdraw as…”
Deang, 27 I. & N. Dec. 57 (2017). “5(c); Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 205.273 (1)(b); W.”
Alcantar (Jaime) Vs. State (Nev. 2020). · cites it 2× “" NRS 205.273(1)(b) (emphasis added). And, in this case, the State presented sufficient evidence that Alcantar knew or had reason to believe that the vehicle was stolen: the vehicle owner testified that Alcantar took the car without permission, Alcantar did not return the car…”
Harsh (Thomas) v. State (Nev. 2013). · cites it 2× “2715(1); NRS 205.273(1); SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) 1947A 3 I Egnelt Or'S,.”
Sanchez (Franklin) Vs. State (Nev. 2020). “NRS 205.273(1)(b). While at a body shop in Utah, Sanchez waved to an employee, who recognized Sanchez from the 4 previous day, then drove off in a car belonging to the body shop's owner.”
Sullivan (Keith) Vs. State, 476 P.3d 441 (Nev. 2020). “228(1), for taking the vehicle from the dealer, and (3) possession of a stolen vehicle, NRS 205.273(1)(b), for possessing the vehicle five days after taking it.”
Young (Gregory) v. State (Nev. 2013). “2d 629 (1977) (defendant's presence in a vehicle containing stolen property combined with surrounding circumstances gave rise to reasonable inference that he probably possessed the stolen property), and thus committed the charged offense, see NRS 205.273(1)(b). Accordingly, we…”
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— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.273(1) — 1 case
Harsh (Thomas) v. State (Nev. 2013). “2715(1); NRS 205.273(1); SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA (0) 1947A 3 I Egnelt Or'S,.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.273(1)(b) — 9 cases
Watters v. State, 313 P.3d 243 (Nev. 2013). “We conclude that the evidence when viewed in the light most favorable to the State is sufficient to establish his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt as determined by a rational trier of fact.”
Alcantar (Jaime) Vs. State (Nev. 2020). “" NRS 205.273(1)(b) (emphasis added). And, in this case, the State presented sufficient evidence that Alcantar knew or had reason to believe that the vehicle was stolen: the vehicle owner testified that Alcantar took the car without permission, Alcantar did not return the car…”
Sanchez (Franklin) Vs. State (Nev. 2020). “NRS 205.273(1)(b). While at a body shop in Utah, Sanchez waved to an employee, who recognized Sanchez from the 4 previous day, then drove off in a car belonging to the body shop's owner.”
Sullivan (Keith) Vs. State, 476 P.3d 441 (Nev. 2020). “228(1), for taking the vehicle from the dealer, and (3) possession of a stolen vehicle, NRS 205.273(1)(b), for possessing the vehicle five days after taking it.”
Young (Gregory) v. State (Nev. 2013). “2d 629 (1977) (defendant's presence in a vehicle containing stolen property combined with surrounding circumstances gave rise to reasonable inference that he probably possessed the stolen property), and thus committed the charged offense, see NRS 205.273(1)(b). Accordingly, we…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.273(3) — 1 case
Murdock (Marty) v. State (Nev. 2014).
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.273(4) — 2 cases
Geiger (Michael) v. State C/W 66115 (Nev. 2014).
Geiger (Michael) v. State C/W 66115 (Nev. 2014).
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