Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax

Robbery and Car Theft charges in Fairfax are often confused and used interchangeably, but these crimes actually have very important differences.  Read the post below for more information on Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax.

Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax

A Fairfax Robbery charge (Va. Code §18.2-58) involves taking property from another person by force or violence with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property.  For more information on a Robbery charge in Fairfax, click here.

Robbery Does not Need to Include the Theft of a Vehicle

A Car Theft in Fairfax (Va. Code §18.2-95) is the unauthorized taking of another person’s vehicle with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his vehicle.  For more information on a Car Theft charge in Fairfax, click here.

Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax: Use of Force

A Fairfax Robbery is stealing property by using force or violence.  Car Theft in Fairfax, however, does not require the use of force or violence.

Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax: Property Stolen

A Robbery charge in Fairfax involves theft of any property by force or violence, but a Car Theft charge in Fairfax requires proof that a vehicle was stolen.

Robbery vs Car Theft in Fairfax: Penalty Range

A Robbery charge in Fairfax is punished with a minimum of 5 years up to life in prison, but a Car Theft charge in Fairfax is punished up to 20 years in prison.

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