Responsibility for theft and theft of a car under Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation

Theft and theft, what is the difference between them? Appropriation of someone else's property is a crime that entails administrative and criminal liability. An appropriate penalty is provided for this act. Misappropriation can be of the following types: theft, robbery, embezzlement, fraud, robbery. It is necessary to understand the differences between these crimes so as not to encounter errors in interpretation in criminal proceedings or property insurance. Each concept – “theft” and “theft” – has its own characteristic features.
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Concept

Theft of a car is its secret theft. The definition of the crime and the penalties for it are specified in Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Art. 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is devoted to theft. It is understood as the unlawful taking of a vehicle without the purpose of stealing it.

Despite the difference in the qualification of acts, the same criteria apply to each of them:

  • the significance of the damage caused to the injured party in each situation is determined individually based on the property status of the victim;
  • the large size of the crime committed - the value of the property that was encroached upon by the criminal exceeds two hundred and fifty thousand rubles;
  • especially large scale of the crime committed - the value of the property that was encroached upon by the criminal exceeds one million rubles;
  • “premises” means a structure or structure for the temporary placement of vehicles for official purposes;
  • under the storage - outbuildings, standing separately from residential buildings, areas of the territory.

Objects

The more attractive things you have in the car, the higher the likelihood of your car being stolen. Therefore, it would not hurt to find out what exactly criminals react to most often, and what objects they are most inclined to.

It is fair to say that the most common objects targeted by thieves are purses and bags. It is in them that people usually keep documents, credit cards, wallets with money, phones and much more. All this costs a lot of money on the black market and can be used in the future for the purpose of obtaining ransom, blackmail, or even issuing loans in someone else’s name. Criminals can use documents, cards and phones in different ways.

The next most popular are electronic gadgets such as smartphones, tablets, cameras and laptops. But the likelihood that a thief from a car will want to steal clothes or some purchases from a grocery store is very small.

Considering the large number of thefts, recently people have learned not to leave expensive things, equipment and gadgets in their cars. And car thieves themselves do not risk opening the car for the sake of a radio.

Criminals are not particularly interested in documents themselves. It’s just that they often end up with other things in the same purse or handbag. It depends on the specific criminal. One will simply throw away the documents around the nearest corner so as not to have to deal with them. And the other will try to demand a ransom. But this is a rather risky undertaking, because only professionals and very confident attackers undertake conscious blackmail.

What is the difference between car theft and theft?

The main difference between the theft of a car and its theft is the presence or absence of selfish intent on the part of the criminal. When stealing, he deliberately seizes (or) converts someone else's property for his own benefit or for the benefit of other persons. When hijacking, there is no such intention. As a rule, after driving, the attackers abandon their cars.

Finding out what the criminals had in mind is a matter of investigation. The owner of a vehicle or a person driving a car legally, upon discovering a missing car, should immediately call the traffic police or the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The sooner this is done, the greater the chance that the criminals will be found in the near future. In the event of missing cars, information is immediately sent to the duty squads of all law enforcement agencies - the chance of finding the car is very high.

Note!

If you do not find your car in the parking lot, it may be towed by the traffic police for a violation. Therefore, it is worth making sure that the vehicle was initially parked in accordance with the requirements of the traffic rules.

Methods used

Theft can be accomplished in several different ways. The following are the most common options:

  • Breaking glass and taking away valuables. The most simple and primitive method, where the basis is the high speed of actions performed and the effect of surprise;
  • Using a scanner. These are special devices that are available to experienced and professional thieves. With their help, you can open the lock without damaging it and without triggering the alarm system;
  • When a group of 2 or more people is operating, a whole scheme can be used in which one acts as a distraction while the others steal things. In this case, together with Article 158 (theft), Article 161 (robbery) or 162 (robbery) is applied;
  • Screwdrivers and other tools. Also quite a barbaric method of car hacking. Moreover, criminals do not always pursue the goal of stealing a car. Sometimes they are only interested in the content.

Each method is used very actively and often. It cannot be said that cars are opened with a scanner more regularly than simply breaking down doors or breaking windows. It all depends on the specific circumstances and the attacker himself, as well as the chosen victim and his car.

Types of liability and penalties for theft and car theft

Theft and car theft are crimes that have different criminal elements. Criminal liability for these illegal acts is also different.

A criminal who commits theft without aggravating circumstances may be sentenced by a court to:

  • a fine of up to eighty thousand rubles;
  • a fine in the amount of salary (other income) for a period of up to six months;
  • compulsory work up to three hundred and sixty hours;
  • correctional labor for up to one year;
  • restriction of freedom for up to two years;
  • forced labor for up to two years;
  • arrest for up to four months;
  • imprisonment for up to two years.

Note!

A car is an expensive property. So that theft is not considered qualified, and the offender is convicted under Part 1 of Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, the lawyer must prove that the amount of damage caused to the injured party is not significant for it.

The following aggravating circumstances are provided:

  • causing significant damage to the owner of the stolen car;
  • illegal entry into someone else's territory or premises (for example, a garage);
  • conspiracy to commit a crime.

In these cases, the perpetrators may be sentenced to:

  • a fine of up to two hundred thousand rubles;
  • a fine in the amount of salary (other income) for a period of up to eighteen months;
  • compulsory work up to four hundred eighty hours;
  • correctional labor for up to two years;
  • forced labor for up to five years with possible restriction of freedom for up to one year;
  • imprisonment for up to five years with possible restriction of freedom for up to one year.

A criminal who has stolen an expensive car (that is, who has committed grand theft), upon a court verdict, may be punished in the form of:

  • a fine in the amount of one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles;
  • a fine in the amount of wages (other income) for a period of one to three years;
  • forced labor for up to five years with possible restriction of freedom for up to one and a half years,
  • imprisonment for up to six years with a possible fine in the amount of up to eighty thousand rubles or in the amount of the salary (other income) of the offender for a period of up to six months and with possible restriction of freedom for a period of up to one and a half years.

If the theft is committed on an especially large scale or by an organized group, the perpetrator will be punished by imprisonment for up to ten years with a possible fine of up to one million rubles or in the amount of salary (other income) for a period of up to five years and with possible restriction of freedom for a term up to two years.

Car theft is punished no less severely. If this is an unqualified crime (without aggravating circumstances), the court may choose one of the following criminal penalties:

  • a fine of up to one hundred twenty thousand rubles;
  • a fine in the amount of the hijacker’s salary (other income) for a period of up to one year;
  • restriction of freedom up to three years;
  • forced labor for up to five years;
  • arrest up to six months;
  • imprisonment for up to five years.

Note!

The difference in the possible punishment for unqualified theft is significant; in order to obtain the minimum amount, it is worth using the services of a professional lawyer.

If the attackers previously conspired or used violence that is not dangerous to life or health, or threatened the victim, they may be punished in the form of:

  • a fine of up to two hundred thousand rubles;
  • a fine in the amount of salary (other income) for a period of up to eighteen months;
  • forced labor for up to five years;
  • imprisonment up to seven years.

If the theft was committed by an organized group, or the criminal actions caused particularly large damage, the attackers can be imprisoned for up to ten years. If offenders have used or made threats of violence dangerous to life or health, they may be imprisoned for up to twelve years.

The situation with statistics

In fact, statistics regarding theft from cars are very difficult to collect. This is largely due to the fact that the victims themselves do not seek help, do not write statements to law enforcement agencies, and let everything take its course.

Also, such thefts are not considered a separate type of criminal activity. They are part of the so-called street crimes, or are classified according to other principles. Much depends on what was stolen, how much the stolen property is valued at, and whether anyone was harmed during the commission of the crime.

Theft from motor vehicles is divided into 2 categories:

  • Theft. This is the process of removing any property or valuables from a car, which takes place without the presence of witnesses;
  • Robbery. This is a slightly different version of theft, in which a person noticed the criminal, but was unable to influence him or stop him in any way.

The main thing is not to confuse robbery with robbery, when the attacker uses physical force or some type of weapon against the victim.

CASCO insurance amount in case of car theft

Car owners who have become victims of carjackers or thieves always have the question of who will compensate for the damage caused by the loss of their car.

There is no point in contacting an insurance company, hoping for compulsory motor liability insurance. This insurance is not designed to cover damage caused by the actions of criminals. OSAGO insures the liability of the vehicle driver in the event of a traffic accident, but does not protect him in the event of theft or theft.

Even CASCO insurance does not always guarantee coverage for damage caused by hijackers or thieves. This type of insurance implies freedom to choose the terms of the contract. Therefore, a company's obligations under contracts may vary. If the policy provides compensation in case of vehicle theft, you must:

  • call your insurance agent. If the company is client-oriented, the agent will provide a complete scheme of actions for receiving compensation under CASCO;
  • if the insurance agent does not provide assistance, it is necessary to carefully study the CASCO agreement, insurance rules and compare them with the Civil Code of the Russian Federation;
  • Having collected the documents required by the insurance rules, you must contact the insurer in writing with a claim for compensation for damage;
  • If the insurance company refuses compensation, you will need to go to court.

Note!

CASCO terms may provide only partial compensation for damage or put the policyholder in a deliberately disadvantageous position. In order not to lose the funds that the insurer is obliged to pay, you should seek the support of a lawyer.

If there is no CASCO insurance covering damage caused by criminals, it will have to be recovered directly from those responsible for the theft or theft. A civil claim can be filed already within the framework of a criminal case (Article 44 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation). In such cases, there is no need to pay a state fee for the court to consider the claim.

Our lawyers will help you draw up the necessary documents for the court and claim money from the insurance company or those responsible for theft or robbery. You can get answers to your questions through the website or by calling the specified phone numbers.

What to do if it's stolen?

If you discover missing items, you need to contact the police. You can call 02 or come to the nearest branch. Law enforcement agencies must record the crime.

Note!

A description of the criminal, if you managed to notice him, or a recording from a video recorder can help in the search. In addition, it is important to talk in detail about the stolen items - describe them, indicate their quantity, value.

The idea that calling the police is a waste of time is wrong. Thus, the criminal gets a chance to go unpunished, and the number of violations of the law increases.

Personal property

People don't often leave valuables in their cars. As a rule, thieves will not open a car for the sake of a radio or its panel. Documents are also of little value. Usually they are taken along with other property, and then simply thrown away or a ransom is demanded from the owner.

The main target of the criminal is the things to be sold and those in which money is stored:

  • purses, wallets, handbags;
  • laptops, tablets, phones;
  • photo and video equipment.

Note!

Try to create a detailed description of the stolen items and attach it to your police report.

Someone else's property

If someone else's property is stolen from your car, you must act in the same way as with the theft of personal belongings - contact the police. When submitting your application, take the registration receipt or ask the recipient to sign, time and date a second copy, which you will keep. Be sure to contact the owner of the items, inform him of the theft, and ask him to describe the stolen items.

Wheels, mirrors or wipers

In each case, you must immediately go to the police department closest to the place where the loss was discovered. You must write an application addressed to the head of the department. The circumstances can be stated in free form, but Art. 158 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - theft. You will need to be given a document confirming your application has been accepted.

A response to initiate a case must be provided within a month. At this time, you should contact your insurance company to obtain compensation. You will need to have a document from the police with you confirming that your application has been accepted for consideration.

To protect yourself from theft, you can do the following:

  • purchase simple, cheap mirrors from online stores;
  • make an engraving on the glass so that thieves cannot sell the mirror;
  • put “fangs”;
  • install additional alarm;
  • make an imitation inexpensive mirror. To do this, you need to stick regular glass on top of expensive glass. This can be done using double-sided tape.

If your wheels are stolen, call or personally contact the police. Employees must go to the crime scene and record the theft. They will also conduct a search for evidence and invite you to go to the station to give relevant statements.

The application will need to indicate the make of the car, the serial number of the tires, the manufacturer and type of tires, the name and type of wheels. Additionally, the circumstances of the case are described - how you discovered the loss.

If your insurance includes a clause about wheel theft, you should contact the insurers. The company may refuse payment if:

  • the wheels were not insured as additional equipment;
  • theft of tires is not damage (this is reflected in the contract);
  • the car was in the parking lot without security (reflected in the contract).

Note!

If you are denied payment, contact a lawyer who can help you file a claim with the insurance company.

To protect your wheels from theft, you can take the following steps:

  • use a special bolt that can only be unscrewed with a special key;
  • leave your car only in guarded parking lots or in a garage;
  • install a tilt angle sensor in the alarm: as soon as the machine changes its position, the alarm will sound.

Wipers are not very expensive. The likelihood that no one will investigate the case of their theft by the police is quite high, but there is a chance that your appeal will help in solving other crimes.

Note!

If the insurance contains a clause stating that the theft of windshield wipers is included in the damage incurred, you must contact the insurers with a claim for compensation. It is drawn up in free form, and a piece of paper from the police should be attached to it.

How to protect yourself from wiper theft:

  • install cheap and simple wipers;
  • take them off at night and take them home;
  • paint the wipers, it will be difficult for thieves to sell them;
  • use a special nut and cap for it;
  • pour sealant into the nut.

Latest questions on the topic: “theft, car theft”

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Good evening.
I am the owner of a car. An accident was committed in my car while another person was driving it. The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car.

The question is this: after 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because... they forgot or lost some protocol. The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident.

Nelly, Moscow

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Lawyer: Ruslan Grigoriev

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Hello!

The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie

If there are no casualties, then none. You don't have to show up anywhere. The initiation of a criminal case was refused; you have nothing more to explain. Let them locate the drunk driver.

The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. Nellie

And what complaints can there be against you? Just for the transfer of control rights, but since there is an application under Article 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, there will be no problems.

You can explain to the traffic police officers that you will appear with a representative and if they do not stop calling, contact the prosecutor’s office with a complaint.

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Lawyer: Vladimir Balashov

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The question is this: after 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because... they forgot or lost some protocol. Nellie

Hello. in fact, this is not a problem - they lost something or not.

In theory, they already have all the data. - including in the database - because you are the owner of the car - passport details, driver. ID, all the data on the car - they have it in electronic form

The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie

let them look for the face, it’s not clear what it has to do with the car.

you will not bear responsibility in any way - another person was in control - this was established... as I understand it, including through the protocols. no protocols were drawn up against you - this is the main thing

Another important point - how did that person get the car? did you give it yourself? or was it really a theft? if there was a theft at that moment, then the statement of the theft should have been accepted. - at a minimum, carry out an inspection and initiate a case... if they refuse, most likely without reason, then you can write a complaint about this refusal to the prosecutor's office or to the court... it's better to start with the prosecutor's office

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Lawyer: Fedor Vasilievich Mindzar

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Good evening.

I am the owner of a car. An accident was committed in my car while another person was driving it. The person driving the car fled the scene of the accident, but was identified. A report was drawn up regarding an accident committed while intoxicated. I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car.

If there are signs of a crime - car theft - a criminal case must be initiated regardless of the identification of the culprit. A case will not be initiated if a person took possession of your car with your knowledge.

Therefore, please explain the circumstances of the seizure of your car by the indicated person for a more accurate answer.

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Lawyer: Ruslan Shakhbanov

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Hello Nellie!

The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie

Criminal liability will be borne by the person who is directly involved in the commission of the crime; naturally, you, as the owner of the car, will not face liability

Article 166. Wrongful seizure of a car or other vehicle without the purpose of theft

1. Wrongful seizure of a car or other means of transport without the purpose of theft (theft) - shall be punishable by a fine in the amount of up to one hundred twenty thousand rubles, or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of up to one year, or by restriction of freedom for a term of up to three years, or forced labor for a term of up to five years, or arrest for a term of up to six months, or imprisonment for a term of up to five years. (as amended by Federal Laws dated December 8, 2003 N 162-FZ, dated March 7, 2011 N 26-FZ, dated December 7, 2011 N 420-FZ)

As for administrative liability, here you will also not be responsible for another person, since you did not transfer the car, the person took possession of the car from you against your will illegally.

Article 12.8. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, transferring control of a vehicle to a person who is in a state of intoxication 1. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, if such actions do not contain a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law dated 31.12 .2014 N 528-FZ) (see text in the previous edition) entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of thirty thousand rubles with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one and a half to two years. 2. Transferring control of a vehicle to a person in a state of intoxication - entails the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of thirty thousand rubles with deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one and a half to two years. 3. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is intoxicated and does not have the right to drive vehicles or is deprived of the right to drive vehicles, if such actions do not constitute a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law No. 528-FZ of December 31, 2014) (see text in the previous edition) entails administrative arrest for a period of ten to fifteen days or the imposition of an administrative fine on persons against whom administrative arrest cannot be applied in accordance with this Code in the amount of thirty thousand rubles. 4. Invalid as of July 1, 2015. — Federal Law of December 31, 2014 N 528-FZ.

You will also not bear civil liability since, due to the direct indication in the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, you are not responsible since the source of increased danger in this case the car has left your possession

Article 1079. Liability for harm caused by activities that create an increased danger to others 1. Legal entities and citizens whose activities are associated with an increased danger to others (use of vehicles, mechanisms, high-voltage electrical energy, nuclear energy, explosives, potent poisons etc.; carrying out construction and other related activities, etc.), are obliged to compensate for damage caused by a source of increased danger, unless they prove that the damage arose as a result of force majeure or the intent of the victim. The owner of a source of increased danger may be released by the court from liability in whole or in part also on the grounds provided for in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 1083 of this Code. The obligation to compensate for damage is assigned to a legal entity or citizen who owns a source of increased danger on the right of ownership, the right of economic management or the right of operational management or on another legal basis (by lease, by power of attorney for the right to drive a vehicle, by virtue of an order of the relevant body on transferring to him a source of increased danger, etc.). 2. The owner of a source of increased danger is not liable for damage caused by this source if he proves that the source was removed from his possession as a result of the illegal actions of other persons. Responsibility for damage caused by a source of increased danger in such cases lies with the persons who unlawfully took possession of the source. If the owner of a source of increased danger is guilty of illegally removing this source from his possession, liability can be imposed on both the owner and the person who unlawfully took possession of the source of increased danger. 3. Owners of sources of increased danger are jointly and severally liable for damage caused as a result of the interaction of these sources (vehicle collisions, etc.) to third parties on the grounds provided for in paragraph 1 of this article. Damage caused as a result of the interaction of sources of increased danger to their owners is compensated on a general basis (Article 1064).

After 14 days, the car was returned to me and removed from theft, and from that moment on, the traffic police officers of the South-Eastern Administrative District began calling me every day (without introducing themselves) so that I would come to them, because they forgot or lost some protocol. Nellie

go and find out what’s going on, don’t sign unnecessary papers.

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Lawyer: Rashid Gafarov

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Hello. The fact that the traffic police officers lost the protocol is now their problem.

You will not bear any responsibility, since the person who was driving your car has been identified. If traffic police officers continue to call, contact the prosecutor's office with a complaint.

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Lawyer: Sergey Serebryakov

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The person who committed the accident is hiding, they claim that my car is being stolen and I, as the owner of the car, will bear responsibility for the accident. Nellie

If the person who committed the accident is identified, then you will not be held liable as the owner.

If you reported the car for theft, it means you did not own the car at the time of the accident, so you cannot bear any responsibility at all.

Don't trust the traffic police, they don't know the laws well.

Good luck.

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Lawyer: Ruslan Grigoriev

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I also submitted the car for theft, etc. the person was discovered, no criminal case was opened regarding the theft of the car. Nellie

Apparently in your explanation you explained that this person had access to the car and you were not against him driving it. Otherwise, such a decision was made illegally and will be canceled by the prosecutor.

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Repeated arrest of a drunk person without a license

What can happen and what article will be applied to a person who does not have a driver’s license if he is repeatedly detained while intoxicated?
Igor, Kazan

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Lawyer: Ramazan Tnymbaevich Shankulov

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Hello, Igor

Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.8. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is in a state of intoxication, transferring control of a vehicle to a person who is in a state of intoxication

3. Driving a vehicle by a driver who is intoxicated and does not have the right to drive vehicles or is deprived of the right to drive vehicles, if such actions do not constitute a criminal offense - (as amended by Federal Law No. 528-FZ of December 31, 2014)

entails administrative arrest for a period of ten to fifteen days or the imposition of an administrative fine on persons against whom administrative arrest cannot be applied in accordance with this Code in the amount of thirty thousand rubles.

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Lawyer: Ramazan Tnymbaevich Shankulov

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Maybe

Article 264.1. Violation of traffic rules by a person subject to administrative punishment

(introduced by Federal Law dated December 31, 2014 N 528-FZ)

Driving a car, tram or other mechanical vehicle by a person in a state of intoxication, subjected to administrative punishment for driving a vehicle while intoxicated or for failure to comply with the legal requirement of an authorized official to undergo a medical examination for intoxication, or having a criminal record for committing a crime provided for in parts second, fourth or sixth article 264 of this Code or this article - is punishable by a fine in the amount of two hundred thousand to three hundred thousand rubles or in the amount of the wages or other income of the convicted person for a period of one to two years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of up to three years, or compulsory work for a period of up to four hundred eighty hours with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of up to three years, or forced labor for a period of up to two years with deprivation of the right to occupy certain positions or engage in certain activities activities for a term of up to three years, or imprisonment for a term of up to two years with deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a term of up to three years.

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What does the culprit face when a car is stolen?

My car was stolen, the man was drunk and without a license, and he crashed it.
I wrote about the theft. He has two expunged convictions for theft. We have reconciled with him, he will compensate for the losses that threaten him. Svetlana, Peschanokopskoe

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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin

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Hello. And what part of theft? and for what parts of thefts was he convicted?

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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin

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If previous convictions have been expunged, it is possible to write a statement to the court to reconcile the parties and terminate the case on this basis. If the court refuses, taking into account part 1, a “condition” is likely.

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I stole and crashed a car while intoxicated, can I be imprisoned?

Stole and crashed a car while drunk. No previous convictions. (my husband). The code is not in custody. There is a subscription code. Is there a threat of imprisonment?
Anastasia, Moscow

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Lawyer: Kirill Voronov

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Anastasia, in principle, there is a possibility of real imprisonment. I advise you to negotiate in accordance with Article 76. Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (reconciliation with the victim). Before sentencing, it is necessary to compensate for the harm caused and persuade the victim to write a statement of no claims. The amount will most likely be greater than the compensation that would be awarded in a criminal case, but in this case, a conviction IN PRINCIPLE can be avoided (there will be no punishment at all, even a suspended one).

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What is the penalty for theft and damage to a car?

Hello) my young man took my father’s car for a ride at night, he himself without a license (he stole it otherwise), he took some friends, he lost control, he got hurt, but his friends didn’t, they ran away and left him in the car, the car is beyond repair, what will happen to him maybe without a deadline) and the fact that I’m in a position will somehow affect the deadlines
Victoria, Moscow

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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin

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Hello Victoria. It is important here whether the young man has been previously convicted, and what is your father’s position. Those. if he went to the police, then now it is no longer possible to withdraw the statement and change the testimony, too, because if the father does this, he will be criminally liable for knowingly false denunciation. At the same time, if your father explains to the police department that he did not know who stole the car and asks not to impose severe punishment on the culprit, I believe the court will take this into account. Your young man also needs to look at Art. 61 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation provides mitigating circumstances and provide the inquiry officer or investigator with information about their existence. If you need more detailed advice, please contact us in PM. Sincerely.

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Lawyer: Andrey Dogadin

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The fine is provided for in both Part 1 and Part 2 (if for a group of persons) of Art. 166 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation. ask for a minimum fine, explain the situation to the court, I believe the court will agree.

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How do thieves choose time and place?

Most thefts occur in places where the car has been located for a long time, these can be courtyards, alleys, quiet neighborhoods, areas near offices. A thief can get to work according to a plan or spontaneously. After committing a crime, he will try not to appear near the yard or alley.

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The most popular places for robbery are parking lots near shopping centers or large stores and gas stations. In these places, it is possible to track the movement of a victim who leaves his car for at least a few minutes. This time is quite enough to penetrate the salon.

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