{"id":6059,"date":"2021-06-17T18:53:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T18:53:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davidlehrlaw.com\/?page_id=6059"},"modified":"2022-11-21T04:33:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T12:33:37","slug":"carjacking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/violent-crimes\/carjacking\/","title":{"rendered":"Carjacking"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"6059\" class=\"elementor elementor-6059\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4ad6a5c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4ad6a5c7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a5d9ba8\" data-id=\"5a5d9ba8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42fcc8cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42fcc8cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>Carjacking is a serious violent crime that occurs when a person takes possession of someone\u2019s vehicle against his will using force or fear. California Penal Code 215 states that carjacking is a felony. You may be charged with additional crimes if a weapon was used in the commission of carjacking.<\/p><p>The conviction of carjacking includes severe punishments that could include a jail sentence and substantial fines. You may be charged with attempted carjacking when you tried or intended to take a vehicle that did not belong to you. If you were charged with carjacking, you are facing a serious felony charge that could result in severe penalties if convicted.<\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6655\" src=\"https:\/\/davidlehrlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Carjacking_273862354-300x144.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 973px) 100vw, 973px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Carjacking_273862354-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Carjacking_273862354-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Carjacking_273862354-768x369.jpg 768w, https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Carjacking_273862354.jpg 1314w\" alt=\"Carjacking Practice\" width=\"973\" height=\"467\" \/><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In order to prove carjacking charges, the prosecutor must prove all of the elements of the crime set forth in the law. The elements of carjacking include:<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">The vehicle was taken from the immediate possession or presence of another. Immediate presence means that the victim was near the vehicle or within reach, observation, or control.\u00a0<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The vehicle was taken against the will of the other person. The person did not give permission or consent to take or use the vehicle.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">The vehicle was taken by force or by threat or fear. The other person was afraid of bodily harm if they did not comply with the carjacking.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">You intended to take the vehicle permanently or temporarily. Whether you took a joyride or kept the vehicle, the charge is the same.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Carjacking requires that you take possession of the car and move it. You may have only moved the vehicle a short distance.<\/li><\/ul><p>You can be convicted of carjacking only if the prosecution proves the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. If you are found guilty of carjacking, you will face penalties of from one year to nine years in jail and fines of up to $10,000. Enhanced penalties may apply to carjacking charges in some circumstances.<\/p><p>Penalties increase when the victim suffered great bodily harm, when you used a gun in the commission of the crime, when the crime was gang-related, or when the victim died as a result of your actions. You could also face separate charges in addition to carjacking.<\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\">If you used a gun or other weapon during the carjacking, you will be charged with separate crimes that come with additional penalties.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Carjacking is subject to the California Three Strikes Law. This law adds penalties when you commit subsequent felony crimes. A second strike doubles the penalties and a third strike results in a sentence of 25 years to life in prison.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\">Someone must have been in or near the vehicle at the time of the crime. If you take a vehicle that is not attended, carjacking charges will not apply.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you or a loved one is facing\u00a0<b>carjacking<\/b>\u00a0charges, call our firm today. We are here to listen. We are here to help, and we can help you fight for your future. Give us a call today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carjacking is a serious violent crime that occurs when a person takes possession of someone\u2019s vehicle against his will using force or fear. California Penal Code 215 states that carjacking is a felony. You may be charged with additional crimes if a weapon was used in the commission of carjacking. 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