Robbery vs. Carjacking in Virginia
December 19, 2015 by Jean Humbrecht
Robbery and Carjacking in Virginia are often confused and used interchangeably. Both crimes involve taking property from another person by force, and both are punished with up to life in prison. However, these crimes have important differences. For information on the Robbery vs Carjacking in Virginia, read the post below.
Robbery vs Carjacking in Virginia
A Virginia Robbery (Va. Code §18.2-58) is taking property from a person or his presence by force or violence and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of his property. Click here for more information on a Virginia Robbery.
A Virginia Carjacking (Va. Code §18.2-58.1) is the intentional seizure of a motor vehicle or seizure of 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 a Virginia Carjacking.
Robbery vs Carjacking in Virginia: Intent
One Difference Between Robbery and Carjacking in Virginia is the Penalty
To convict an offender of Robbery in Virginia, the Commonwealth must prove an intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property. Carjacking, however, can be proven by showing an intent to permanently or temporarily deprive another person of possession or control of a motor vehicle.
Robbery vs Carjacking in Virginia: Property
Robbery in Virginia is the taking of property from another person using force or violence, and Carjacking in Virginia is taking possession or control of a motor vehicle.
Robbery vs Carjacking in Virginia: Penalty
Robbery in Virginia is punished with a minimum of 5 years up to life in prison, but Carjacking is punished with a minimum of 15 years up to life in prison.