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Grand Theft Auto

Theft has been a part of human civilization since its beginnings. People have wanted things that belonged to others or that they could not obtain on their own. As a result, they have resorted to stealing what they could not get by more socially acceptable means. Literally every society has had to deal with the problems of theft and robbery.

In the modern world, one type of theft that occurs not unnoticeably and not rarely is automobile theft, formally called grand theft auto. Contrary to popular conception, grand theft auto is not merely limited to cars. Grand theft auto also applies to motorcycles, snow mobiles, trucks, and other motorized vehicles in general.

Various U.S. entities have compiled statistics about grand theft auto. According to the FBI, one automobile is stolen in less than every 30 seconds. Moreover, the FBI estimated that the chances of an automobile being stolen were 1 in 207 in 2005. Also, the FBI unsurprisingly found that urban areas have higher rates of automobile theft than do non-urban areas.

Other statistics also show the extent of grand theft auto in the United States. In 2006, less than 13% of all automobile thefts resulted in arrests. Additionally, the western United States had the highest levels of automobile theft, followed next by the South, Midwest, and northeast in decreasing order.

Grand theft auto is a serious crime that carries severe penalties. As a result, people who have been charged with grand theft auto need excellent criminal defense lawyers.

Speak with a Denton Criminal Defense Attorney

If you or someone you know has been accused of or charged with grand theft auto, contact the Denton criminal defense attorneys of Alexander & Associates by calling 1-972-420-6560.