Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Law
La. R.S. 14 § 14:67.26: Theft of a motor vehicle
What this law says, in plain English
Theft of a motor vehicle is taking or controlling a vehicle without owner consent or by fraud, intending permanent deprivation. Penalties range from up to 5 to 20 years imprisonment depending on vehicle value.
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