Carjacking vs. Grand Theft Auto in Manassas
November 11, 2019 by Jean Humbrecht
Carjacking and Grand Theft Auto in Manassas sound the same, but these crimes actually have important differences. For information on Carjacking vs Grand Theft Auto in Manassas, read the post below.
Carjacking vs Grand Theft Auto in Manassas
Carjacking in Manassas (Va. Code §18.2-58.1) is the intentional seizure of a motor vehicle or seizure of control of a motor vehicle of another by force or violence with intent to permanently or even temporarily deprive someone of possession or control of that motor vehicle.
Grand Theft Auto in Manassas (Va. Code §18.2-95) is the unauthorized taking of another person’s vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his motor vehicle.
Carjacking vs Grand Theft Auto in Manassas: Intent of Offender
Carjacking in Manassas requires intent to permanently or even temporarily deprive someone of possession or control of a motor vehicle, but Grand Theft Auto in Manassas requires intent to permanently deprive the owner of his motor vehicle.
One Difference Between Carjacking and Grand Theft Auto is the Use of Force
Carjacking vs Grand Theft Auto in Manassas: Force
Carjacking in Manassas is stealing a car by force or violence, and Grand Theft Auto is merely stealing a car without necessarily using force or violence.
Carjacking vs Grand Theft Auto in Manassas: Penalties
Carjacking in Manassas is a very serious offense and is punished with a MINIMUM of 15 years up to LIFE in prison. Grand Theft Auto in Manassas has no minimum prison sentence and can be punished with up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.