Grand theft auto is the taking, stealing or driving of someone’s car with the intent to deprive them of it.
In California, a grand theft auto charge requires that the stolen vehicle is worth more than $400.
Grand Theft Auto can be charged under two different laws:
- If Grand Theft Auto is charged under California Penal Code Section 487(d), it is always charged as a felony. As a felony, the sentencing range will be 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in a state prison. Besides jail, a conviction may also require parole of 3 years or formal probation.
- If, however, the Grand Theft Auto is charged under California Vehicle Code Section 10851 (Vehicle Theft) and there are no prior convictions, it can be charged as a misdemeanor with less of a penalty. Misdemeanor sentencing is up to a year in county jail and may involve 3 years of informal probation along with restitution, fines and community service.
Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Grand Theft Auto Attorney. If you have been charged with Grand Theft Auto in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
3 comments:
Your Los Angeles Grand Theft Auto Attorney blog has been very helpful. I was not aware of the above information.
Thanks for this information. Most Los Angeles Grand Theft Auto Attorneys don’t take the time to explain a lot of this legal stuff out.
Interesting to know.
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