§ 609.247 — Carjacking
Plain-Language Summary
Carjacking means taking a motor vehicle from someone by using or threatening force. First-degree carjacking (armed or causing injury) carries up to 20 years in prison. Second-degree (implying a weapon) carries up to 15 years. Third-degree (all other cases) carries up to 10 years.
609.247 CARJACKING.
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Subdivision 1.Definitions.
(a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given.
(b) “Carjacking” means taking a motor vehicle from the person or in the presence of another while having knowledge of not being entitled to the motor vehicle and using or threatening the imminent use of force against any person to overcome the person’s resistance or powers of resistance to, or to compel acquiescence in, the taking of the motor vehicle.
(c) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning given in section 609.52, subdivision 1, clause (10). §
Subd. 2.First degree.
Whoever, while committing a carjacking, is armed with a dangerous weapon or any article used or fashioned in a manner to lead the victim to reasonably believe it to be a dangerous weapon, or inflicts bodily harm upon another, is guilty of carjacking in the first degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 20 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $35,000, or both. §
Subd. 3.Second degree.
Whoever, while committing a carjacking, implies, by word or act, possession of a dangerous weapon, is guilty of carjacking in the second degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than 15 years or to payment of a fine of not more than $30,000, or both. §
Subd. 4.Third degree.
Whoever commits carjacking under any other circumstances is guilty of carjacking in the third degree and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years or to payment of a fine of not more than $20,000, or both.
History:
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2023 c 52 art 4 s 6