Theft constitutes single offense embracing certain separate offenses; specification of charge in indictment or information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 205.0833
in effect1. Conduct denominated theft in NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835 , inclusive, constitutes a single offense embracing the separate offenses commonly known as larceny, receiving or possessing stolen property, embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretenses, issuing a check without sufficient money or credit, and other similar offenses.
2. A criminal charge of theft may be supported by evidence that an act was committed in any manner that constitutes theft pursuant to NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835 , inclusive, notwithstanding the specification of a different manner in the indictment or information, subject to the power of the court to ensure a fair trial by granting a continuance or other appropriate relief if it determines that, in a specific case, strict application of the provisions of this subsection would result in prejudice to the defense by lack of fair notice or by surprise.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-205.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026