Nevada Revised Statutes 612.720 – Conspiracy to obtain or increase benefit; series of false statements to obtain or increase benefit
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 of NRS 612.445, whenever two or more persons conspire to obtain or increase any benefit or other payment under this chapter by a false statement or representation knowing it to be false, or by knowingly failing to disclose a material fact, or whenever any person makes a series of false statements or representations knowing them to be false, to obtain or increase benefit payments under this chapter over a period of more than 1 week, every such person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 612.720
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039