It is a crime to take or drive someone else’s vehicle without their consent and with the intent to deprive the owner of possession, either permanently or temporarily

Receipt or Possession of a Stolen Vehicle — California Penal Code § 496d What is Possession of a Stolen Vehicle under PC 496d? Under Penal Code § 496d(a), it is unlawful for a person to buy, receive, conceal, sell, or…

Vehicle Code § 10801 makes it a public offense to knowingly and intentionally own or operate a chop shop. A conviction can lead to substantial prison time or heavy fines...

Robbery is one of the most serious theft‑related crimes in California. Under Penal Code § 211, a person commits robbery when they forcibly take property from someone else’s person or immediate presence using force or fear

California law treats theft (also called larceny) as the unlawful taking of someone else’s property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Whether a theft is charged as a misdemeanor or a felony hinges on the value and nature of the property taken