Grand Theft Auto

Grand theft auto is the legal term used to designate motor vehicle theft. Motor vehicles can range from boats, motorcycles, automobiles, and buses. If you have stolen someone else’s car with the intention to keep it in your possession, it is considered grand theft auto. Or if you have stolen someone’s car and tried to strip the car down for parts, it is also considered grand theft auto.

The Consequences of Grand Theft Auto

There are different types of consequences for grand theft auto, depending on the state you live in. Sometimes GTA is considered a misdemeanor. Other times it can be deemed a felony. But these are the likely repercussions that are to occur if you commit GTA:

• Imprisonment
• Community service
• Paying a fine
• Probation
• Parole

The statistic for nationwide grand theft auto cases in America is a significant number – approximately 1.2 million cars were reported stolen due in 2005.

Auto Theft Deterrents

With technology it has become easier to defend your car from theft. There are a number ways to make it harder for a car to be stolen:

• There are car alarms that will be set off when the car is broken into.
• The steering wheel may be locked.
• Immobilizers are used as a deterrent by using a special chip in the key that allows the ignition to start. Without the special chip, you cannot start the car.

Contact Us

If you have been accused car theft, contact the Milwaukee criminal lawyers of Kohler & Hart SC at 1-888-565-7597 to discuss your situation and to create a plan for defense.