Robbery vs. Carjacking in Manassas

Robbery (Va. Code §18.2-58) and Carjacking (Va. Code §18.2-58.1) in Manassas are often confused because they both involve theft of property by force or violence.  However, these offenses have important differences.  For information on Robbery vs Carjacking in Manassas, read the post below.

Robbery vs Carjacking in Manassas

Robbery in Manassas is taking property from a person or his presence by force with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property.  Click here for more information on Robbery in Manassas.

Carjacking in Manassas is intentionally seizing a motor vehicle or seizing control of a motor vehicle of another by violence with intent to permanently or temporarily deprive another person of possession or control.  Click here for more information on Carjacking in Manassas.

Robbery vs Carjacking in Manassas: Property Taken

One Difference Between Robbery and Carjacking in Manassas is the Minimum Penalty

Robbery in Manassas is taking any property from another person using force or violence, but Carjacking is taking possession or control of a motor vehicle from another person using force or violence

Robbery vs Carjacking in Manassas: Offender Intent

Robbery in Manassas requires an intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property, but Carjacking can occur with an intent to permanently or even temporarily deprive another person of possession or control of a motor vehicle.

Robbery vs Carjacking in Manassas: Penalty

Robbery in Manassas is punished with a minimum of 5 years up to life in prison, but Carjacking starts at a minimum of 15 years up to life in prison.