How long would a person go to jail if they steal a vehicle?

Misdemeanor crimes are subject to jail time, usually meaning local county incarceration for up to a year. Felonies are generally punishable by a year or more in prison (up to life) and convictions result in incarceration in state institutions.

1. What is the sentence for stealing a car?
2. How long would you get if you stole a car?
3. What happens if you steal a car and get caught?
4. How much is a stolen car worth?
5. Is stealing a car a felony?

What is the sentence for stealing a car?

The offense becomes a felony punishable by two, three, or four years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The same enhanced penalty—a two-, three-, or four-year felony sentence—applies if the person has a prior felony conviction or convictions for joyriding, grand theft auto, or any felony theft involving a vehicle.

How long would you get if you stole a car?

An inexpensive vehicle theft, (under $1500), is punished as a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail. If the car is a collector vehicle owned by Jay Leno and valued at over $200,000.00, then the vehicle theft could be charged as a first degree felony offense punishable by 5-99 years in prison.

What happens if you steal a car and get caught?

If you are convicted of California auto burglary as a misdemeanor, you may face up to one (1) year in county jail. If you are convicted of California auto burglary as a felony, you may face jail of sixteen (16) months, or two (2) or three (3) years.

How much is a stolen car worth?

How much of its value does a stolen car lose? According to the trusted resource, Kelley Blue Book, a previously stolen car with a salvage title will typically be worth between 20% and 40% less than the book price for the same used vehicle with a clean title.

Is stealing a car a felony?

Grand theft auto, or stealing an automobile or other vehicle, is a felony in most states. A person who commits grand theft auto can face years in prison and stiff fines. The laws in each state are different, and while many states' laws contain similar elements, penalties vary considerably.