Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax

Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax sound similar and are often confused.  However, these offenses are actually very different.  For information on the difference between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax, read the post below.

Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax

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

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

One Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax is the Penalty

Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax: Property Stolen

Robbery in Fairfax is stealing any property from another person using force or violence.  However, Car Theft in Fairfax is stealing a vehicle.

Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax: Force

To convict an offender of a Fairfax Robbery, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender used force or violence to take property.  However, Car Theft in Fairfax can be proven without any evidence of force being used to take a vehicle.

Difference Between Robbery and Car Theft in Fairfax: Penalty

Robbery in Fairfax is punished with 5 years up to life in prison.  Car Theft in Fairfax, however, is punished with up to 20 years in prison.

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