Deveroux v. State

OPINION

Appellant was tried by a jury, convicted of grand larceny, a felony under NRS 205.220, and sentenced to a term of eight years in the Nevada State Prison. She appeals, contending that numerous instances of error compel reversal or, in the alternative, vacation of her sentence. Finding no error, we affirm the conviction and sentence.

1. Appellant first submits that an ex parte communication to the district court prior to sentencing violated the spirit of NRS 176.156 1 and deprived her of the right to confront witnesses. This communication was in the form of an unsolicited letter sent by…