Is stealing a car a felony?

A first conviction for grand theft auto usually results in jail or prison time in excess of one year, depending on whether it is a felony or misdemeanor grand theft auto conviction, and can involve significant fines, probation, community service, and/or suspension of your driver's license, depending on the state. read more

In contrast, a person who steals a car (grand theft auto) does not intend to return it to the owner. Usually, auto theft is a more serious crime than joyriding. For more information on auto theft, see Grand Theft Auto. read more

Stealing has always been a crime in Missouri, but until this week, people charged with such crimes as stealing more than $500, or stealing items such as a car, credit card, or firearm, had to deal with a felony stealing charge. read more