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Auto Theft Laws in Tennessee
Tennessee law prohibits several activities relating to stealing cars or their parts, including theft, joyriding, carjacking, and damage to property.
South Carolina Auto Theft Laws
South Carolina law criminalizes motor vehicle theft, carjacking, joyriding, breaking into a vehicle, and selling parts to chop shops.
Auto Theft Laws in Texas
A person convicted of vehicle theft, carjacking, or joyriding can face state jail or prison time. Learn about these and other theft-related crimes and penalties in Texas.
Vehicle and Auto Theft Laws in Arizona
Stealing a vehicle or its parts means felony penalties in Arizona. Learn about the penalties for vehicle theft and related crimes, like carjacking and joyriding.
Burglary and Home Invasions in California
In California, a person commits the crime of burglary by entering into a vehicle or building in order to commit a crime inside.
Auto Theft Laws in Oklahoma
Like many states, a conviction for motor vehicle larceny or a related crime in Oklahoma can result in a serious prison sentence and substantial fines.
Federal Loan Fraud: Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans
For fraudulent acts relating to SBA and SBA-backed loan applications, prosecutors can file charges for crimes against federal agencies, bank fraud, wire fraud, and mail fraud, among other federal crimes.
Auto Theft Laws in Minnesota
Minnesota law prohibits taking a car without the owner’s permission. Learn about the various conduct that constitutes theft in the state, as well as related offenses.
Auto Theft Laws in Michigan
Stealing a car or even taking it on a joyride can result in felony penalties in Michigan. Carjacking can mean up to life in prison. Learn about Michigan's laws related to motor vehicle larceny.
Auto Theft Laws in Georgia
Most vehicle theft offenses carry the possibility of felony penalties in Georgia. Learn more about Georgia's laws on stealing vehicles or vehicle parts (including catalytic converters).
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