Grand Theft Auto Charge in Fairfax

A Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax is basically car theft.  A Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax is a form of Grand Larceny and is punished the same way.

Proof of Grand Theft Auto Charge in Fairfax

Since a Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax is a form of Grand Larceny, the Commonwealth must prove all of the elements of Grand Larceny to convict an offender of a Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax.

A Grand Theft Auto Charge in Fairfax is Punished with up to 20 Years in Prison

Grand Larceny is taking property worth more than $200, without consent, with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property or taking property from a person valued at $5 or more without consent.

To convict an offender of a Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax, the Commonwealth must prove:

• a taking
• of a motor vehicle
• without consent
• from another person
• with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property

Penalty for Fairfax Grand Theft Auto Charge

Like a Grand Larceny charge, a Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax (Va. Code §18.2-95) is punished with up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.

Is a Grand Theft Auto Charge in Fairfax the Same as Carjacking?

A Grand Theft Auto charge in Fairfax and a Carjacking charge in Fairfax both involve car theft, but are actually very different crimes. Carjacking in Fairfax is stealing a car by force or violence and the offender can be convicted even if he only intended to temporarily deprive an owner of his vehicle.   Additionally, Carjacking in Fairfax is punished with a minimum of 15 years up to life in prison, whereas Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax can be punished with no jail time up to 20 years in prison.

Click here for more information on a Carjacking charge in Fairfax.

Click here for more information on the difference between Grand Theft Auto and Carjacking in Fairfax.

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