Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.390 (2026)

Obtaining signature by false pretense

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NRS 205.390 Obtaining signature by false pretense. A person who, with the intent to cheat or defraud another, designedly by color or aid of any false token or writing or other false pretense, representation or presentation obtains the signature of any person to a written instrument is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

[1911 C&P § 440; RL § 6705; NCL § 10393]—(NRS A 1967, 505; 1995, 1225)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 1986–1986 · leading case: Sheriff v. Crockett, 724 P.2d 203 (Nev. 1986).

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Sheriff v. Crockett, 724 P.2d 203 (Nev. 1986). · cites it 3× “Crockett was charged by information with one count of obtaining a signature by false pretenses, a felony in violation of NRS 205.390. The district court granted respondent’s pretrial petition for a writ of habeas corpus, dismissed the charge against him, and this appeal followed.”

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