Grand Theft Auto vs. Robbery in Virginia

Grand Theft Auto and Robbery in Virginia are often confused and used interchangeably, but these crimes are actually very different.  For information on Grand Theft Auto vs Robbery in Virginia, read the post below.

Grand Theft Auto vs Robbery in Virginia

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-95) is taking another person’s vehicle, without consent, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his vehicle.  Click here for more information on Grand Theft Auto in Virginia.

Robbery in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-58) is taking property from another person using force or violence with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.  Click here for more information on Robbery in Virginia.

Grand Theft Auto vs Robbery in Virginia: Property Stolen

One Difference Between Grand Theft Auto and Robbery in Virginia is the Property Stolen

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia involves theft of a vehicle, but a Virginia Robbery charge can involve theft of any type of property.  If an offender used force or violence to take a vehicle, this offense is considered Carjacking, which is a very serious crime in Virginia.

Grand Theft Auto vs Robbery in Virginia: Force or Violence

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia can be proven without any evidence of force or violence being used to take a vehicle, but Robbery in Virginia requires proof that force or violence was used to take another person’s property.

Grand Theft Auto vs Robbery in Virginia: Penalties

Grand Theft Auto in Virginia is punished with up to 20 years in prison.  However, a Virginia Robbery charge is punished with 5 years up to life in prison.

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