Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Fairfax

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

Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Fairfax

A Fairfax Car Theft (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 a Car Theft charge in Fairfax.

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

A Fairfax Robbery (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 Fairfax.

Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Fairfax: Force

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

Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Fairfax: Property Stolen

A Fairfax Car Theft charge requires proof that an offender stole a vehicle, but a Robbery in Fairfax can involve stealing any property.

Difference Between Car Theft and Robbery in Fairfax: Penalties

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

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