Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia
April 18, 2020 by Jean Humbrecht
Robbery (Va. Code §18.2-58) and Grand Theft Auto (Va. Code §18.2-95) in Virginia are often confused and used interchangeably when someone’s car has been stolen. However, these two crimes have important differences. For information on the difference between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia, read the post below.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia
Robbery in Virginia 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.
Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is taking another person’s vehicle, without consent, with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his vehicle. Click here for more information on a Grand Theft Auto charge in Virginia.
One Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is the Use of Force
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia: Force
A Robbery charge in Virginia requires proof that force or violence was used to take someone else’s property, but a Grand Theft Auto charge in Virginia can be proven without evidence of force being used to take a vehicle.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia: Property Stolen
Robbery in Virginia involves theft of any property using force or violence, but Grand Theft Auto in Virginia requires proof that an offender stole a vehicle.
Difference Between Robbery and Grand Theft Auto in Virginia: Penalty
A Virginia Robbery charge is punished with up to life in prison, but Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is punished with up to 20 years in prison.
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