Nevada § 205.0813 - Housebreaking; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.0813 — Housebreaking; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.0813. Housebreaking; penalty
1. A person who forcibly enters an uninhabited or vacant dwelling, knows or has reason
to believe that such entry is without permission of the owner of the dwelling or an
authorized representative of the owner and has the intent to take up residence or
provide a residency to another therein is guilty of housebreaking. 2. A person is presumed to know that an entry described in subsection 1 is without
the permission of the owner of the dwelling or an authorized representative of the
owner unless the person provides a written rental agreement that: (a) Is notarized or is signed by an authorized agent of the owner who at the time
of signing holds a permit to engage in property management pursuant to chapter 645
of NRS; and (b) Includes the current address and telephone number of the owner or his or her authorized
representative. 3. A person convicted of housebreaking is guilty of: (a) For a first offense, a gross misdemeanor; and (b) For a second and any subsequent offense, a category D felony and shall be punished
as provided in NRS 193.130 . 4. A person convicted of housebreaking and who has previously been convicted three
or more times of housebreaking must not be released on probation or granted a suspension
of sentence. 5. As used in this section, “ forcibly enters ” means an entry involving: (a) Any act of physical force resulting in damage to the structure; or (b) The changing or manipulation of a lock to gain access.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.0813
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.0813 cover?
Section 205.0813 ("Housebreaking; penalty") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 205.0813?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 205.0813 apply to my situation?
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