Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax

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

Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax is a form of Grand Larceny and is punished the same way.  The Commonwealth must prove all of the elements of Grand Larceny to convict an offender of Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax.

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 Grand Theft Auto 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 Grand Theft Auto Charge in Fairfax

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

Is Grand Theft Auto in Fairfax the Same as Carjacking?

Grand Theft Auto charges in Fairfax and Carjacking charges in Fairfax both involve car theft.  However, these crimes have many important differences, including the offender’s intent, whether force or violence was used to steal the car, and the possible range of penalties.

Click here for more information on Carjacking in Fairfax.

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

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