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Carjacking is a type of robbery in which the criminal uses force or the threat of force to take possession and control of an automobile—usually when the victim is inside or near the automobile. Carjacking laws vary from state to state, and are usually located in a state’s penal code. Carjacking is also a federal crime when the stolen vehicle is transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce (generally, transported across state lines).

In Nevada, carjacking is considered a serious criminal offense and is addressed under the state's robbery statutes. Nevada law defines robbery as the unlawful taking of personal property from another person by means of force or fear. Carjacking specifically involves the taking of a motor vehicle through such means. Under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 200.380, a person who commits robbery is guilty of a category B felony, which can result in a prison term of 2 to 15 years. Additionally, if a deadly weapon is used during the carjacking, the penalties can be significantly increased. On the federal level, carjacking becomes a federal crime under the Hobbs Act or other federal statutes when the vehicle is transported across state lines. This can lead to federal charges with potentially harsher penalties, including longer prison sentences, depending on the circumstances of the crime.

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