Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles
Del. Code (Title 21) § 6702: Driving vehicle without consent of owner
What this law says, in plain English
A person cannot drive another's vehicle without the owner's consent and with intent to temporarily deprive the owner of possession. First offense carries a fine of $115–$575 or up to 90 days imprisonment; repeat offenses require a minimum 30-day jail term and up to 2 years imprisonment.
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