Grand Theft Auto in Virginia

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is taking another person’s vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.  Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is a form of Grand Larceny and is punished the same way.

Proof of Virginia Grand Theft Auto in Virginia

Since Grand Theft Auto in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-95) is a form of Grand Larceny, the Commonwealth must prove all of the elements of Grand Larceny to convict an offender of a Virginia Grand Theft Auto charge.  Grand Larceny is theft of property worth more than $200 or theft of property valued at $5 or more from a person.

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is Punished the Same Way as a Virginia Grand Larceny Charge

Penalty for Grand Theft Auto in Virginia

Since Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is a form of Grand Larceny, it is punished with up to 20 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.

Is Grand Theft Auto in Virginia the Same as Carjacking in Virginia?

Virginia Grand Theft Auto and a Virginia Carjacking charge both involve car theft, but have important differences.  Carjacking is car theft by force or violence, does not require an intent to permanently deprive an owner of property, and is punished with a minimum of 15 years up to life in prison.

For more information on a Virginia Carjacking charge, click here.  For more information on the difference between a Virginia Grand Theft Auto charge and a Virginia Carjacking charge, click here.

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