Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 18 (Crimes & Offenses)

18 Pa.C.S. § 3934: Theft from a motor vehicle

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Theft from a motor vehicle is unlawfully taking property from a vehicle. It ranges from misdemeanor (based on amount stolen) to felony status upon third or subsequent offense within five years.

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