View source for (6)3.1.12 Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree

A [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.1_Person|person]] is guilty of <b>Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree</b> if he or she:

(a) [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.2_Willfully|willfully]] and without lawful authority takes a [[(7)1.1_Definitions#(7)1.1.1_Motor_Vehicle|motor vehicle]]; and

(b) does have intent to permanently deprive the rightful owner of the vehicle; and

(c) the vehicle is valued at $20,000 or more; or

(d) the vehicle is taken in furtherance of, or in immediate flight from, the commission of a felony; or

(e) the defendant has previously been convicted of motor vehicle theft or vehicle-related theft offenses; or

(f) this offense is committed in cooperation with or furtherance of a [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.7_Criminal_Organization_/_Criminal_Enterprise|criminal enterprise]] or [[(6)1_Definitions#(6)1.6_Terrorism|terrorism]] scheme.

Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree is a <b>Class C+ Felony</b>.