The word "grand" tells the tale - it is a felony offense. If it was a misdemeanor, it would be "petit" theft. It is the dollar amount of the stolen item(s) that makes the difference, and that is set by the wording of the statute.
Grand theft auto is simply a type of felony theft.
A felony, that is why it is called Grand.
no grand theft auto is just stealing cars, but felony theft is stealing anything.
Petty theft if the alleged stolen items total < $2000. Grand Theft for over. Petty Theft is a misdemeanor. Petty with a Prior is a felony. Grand Theft is a felony.
If you are in California it is Grand Theft (Theft over $400). A felony.
In California that its Grand theft auto
Yes you can
The operative word is GRAND theft. This signifies it is a felony offense. If it was not, it would be called PETITtheft. The questioner did not include their state. Unable to determine which state's Code he is referring to.
In Arizona, felony theft can be charged if the cash or object(s) stolen are worth more than $1,000. In Arizona, this charge is called Grand Theft.
Grand Theft is a felony offense. Dpending upon the state's statutes it is punishable by a sentence of more than one year in the penitentiary.
Grand Larceny is a felony crime that involves theft over a certain dollar amount. In New Mexico a theft is considered Grand Larceny at $500.
It's not quite that simple.Idaho law says that "grand theft" is a felony and "petit theft" is a misdemeanor. So far so good.What constitutes "grand theft", though is more complicated than just "how much".Simple case first: If it's over $1000, then it's definitely grand theft (and therefore a felony).However, it can also be "grand theft" in certain other cases. For example, the theft of ANY amount of anhydrous ammonia is considered grand theft, and if you steal it from "the person" of another (as opposed to stealing it from their house), or extort it from them by threatening them with physical harm, it's also grand theft no matter how little the actual amount is.See section 18-2407 of the Idaho statues if you want the complete list of what is considered to be "grand theft".