Nevada Code § 205.0833

Theft constitutes single offense embracing certain separate offenses; specification of charge in indictment or information
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1. Conduct denominated theft in NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835 , inclusive, constitutes a single
offense embracing the separate offenses commonly known as larceny, receiving or
possessing stolen property, embezzlement, obtaining property by false pretenses,
issuing a check without sufficient money or credit, and other similar offenses.
2. A criminal charge of theft may be
supported by evidence that an act was committed in any manner that constitutes
theft pursuant to NRS 205.0821 to 205.0835 , inclusive, notwithstanding the
specification of a different manner in the indictment or information, subject
to the power of the court to ensure a fair trial by granting a continuance or
other appropriate relief if it determines that, in a specific case, strict
application of the provisions of this subsection would result in prejudice to
the defense by lack of fair notice or by surprise.

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