Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia

Car Theft and Robbery in Virginia are often confused, but these crimes actually have important differences.  For more information on Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia, read the post below.

Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia

Car Theft in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-95) is the unauthorized taking of another person’s vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property.  Click here for more information on Car Theft in Virginia.

Robbery in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-58) is taking property from another person by force or violence with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.  Click here for more information on a Robbery charge in Virginia.

One Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Virginia is the Range of Penalties

Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia: Property Stolen

Car Theft in Virginia requires proof that an offender stole a car, but a Virginia Robbery charge can involve the theft of any property.

Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia: Force

A Virginia Car Theft charge can be proven without any evidence of force or violence being used to take property, but a Robbery charge in Virginia requires proof that force or violence was used to take another person’s property.

Car Theft vs Robbery in Virginia: Penalties

A Car Theft charge in Virginia is punished with up to 20 years in prison.  However, a Virginia Robbery charge is punished with up to life in prison.

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