Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax
June 9, 2022 by Jean Humbrecht
Robbery (Va. Code §18.2-58) and Grand Theft Auto (Va. Code §18.2-95) in Fairfax sound similar and are often confused. However, these offenses are actually very different. For information on the difference between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax, read the post below.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax
One Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax is the Range of Penalties
A Fairfax Robbery is taking property from another person by force or violence with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property. For more information on Robbery in Fairfax, click here.
Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax is the unauthorized taking of another person’s car with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his vehicle. For more information on Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax, click here.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax: Type of Property Stolen
Robbery in Fairfax can involve theft of any property from another person using force or violence. However, a Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax requires theft of a vehicle.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax: Force
To convict an offender of a Robbery charge in Fairfax, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender used force or violence to take property. However, Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax can be proven without evidence of force or violence being used to take a vehicle.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax: Penalty
Robbery in Fairfax is punished with 5 years up to life in prison, but Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax is punished with up to 20 years in prison.
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