Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) Defense Attorney — Las Vegas, NV
Petit larceny covers thefts under $1,200 in Nevada — most shoplifting cases. First-time offenders frequently qualify for diversion or a stayed conviction with restitution.
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Prosecutors don't wait. Evidence disappears, witnesses fade, and plea offers harden the longer your case sits unrepresented. The first 72 hours often decide what charges actually get filed.
Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) in Nevada — the legal reality
Nevada Revised Statutes NRS 205.240 defines Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) as a misdemeanor. Petit larceny covers thefts under $1,200 in Nevada — most shoplifting cases. First-time offenders frequently qualify for diversion or a stayed conviction with restitution.
Penalties on the table
How we defend Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) cases
- Lack of intent to permanently deprive
- Mistake of fact / ownership
- Insufficient identification by loss prevention
- Diversion or restitution agreement
Honest pricing. No surprises.
Most private firms in Las Vegas charge $15,000 to $30,000+ for serious criminal defense. We charge a flat retainer from day one — so you know exactly what you're paying.
- Payment plan available — 50% today, 50% before court
- No hidden fees — everything bundled in the retainer
- Free initial consultation
- Investigation, motions, and appearances included
Retainer covers representation through resolution at the agreed level. Any escalation (appeal, extended trial) is discussed in advance.
Where Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) cases get booked
Where you were arrested decides which jail you're booked at and which court hears the case. Tap a facility for jail-specific procedure on Petit Larceny (Under $1,200):
Why Las Vegas Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) clients trust Freedom First
Thomas M. Wells, Esq.
Your Fighter in Court
"I stand behind every case we take. Your freedom is my mission."
Whether your case involves a Petit Larceny (Under $1,200) charge or any other charge, Attorney Tom Wells fights it personally — from booking through verdict.
Attorney Tom Wells brings nearly 10 years of experience defending clients across Southern Nevada. A graduate of UNLV's Boyd School of Law with a background as a former Clark County Public Defender, Tom knows both sides of the courtroom — and uses that knowledge to win for you.
- J.D., William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV
- Former Clark County Public Defender
- Board Certified · Constitutional Law Expert
- Member, State Bar of Nevada
- 90% Win Rate · 500+ Cases Won

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