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# \[2] 5 - Auto Theft (Grand Theft Auto)

**Offense Classification: Felony**

**Definition:**

Auto Theft, commonly referred to as **Grand Theft Auto (GTA),** occurs when an individual **unlawfully takes, uses, or permanently deprives another person of a motor vehicle** without consent.

**Elements of the Crime:**

* The suspect **took or operated a vehicle** without the owner's consent.
* The suspect **intended to permanently or temporarily deprive** the owner of the vehicle.
* The act was **not justified** (e.g., not a rental agreement dispute, not borrowing with permission).

**Penalties:**

* **Jail Time:** 5 to 15 years
* **Fine:** Up to $30,000
* **Additional Consequences:** Possible vehicle restitution, suspension of driving privileges, increased penalties for repeat offenders

**Related Charges:**

* **\[2] 4 - Theft (Petty & Grand Theft)** *(If the stolen item was not a vehicle.)*
* **\[2] 6 - Possession of Stolen Property** *(If the suspect was found in possession of the stolen vehicle but did not commit the theft.)*
* **\[2] 7 - Robbery** *(If force or intimidation was used to steal the vehicle.)*
* **\[5] 9 - Fleeing and Eluding Law Enforcement** *(If the suspect attempted to escape in the stolen vehicle.)*


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