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Grand Theft Auto: This Ex-Laker was Not Just Playing a Video Game

By Steven Rodriguez

One of the country’s most popular games is Grand Theft Auto, a video game about a guy who steals a car and wreaks havoc on the streets.  As entertaining as this might be, the reality is that grand theft auto is a serious crime and extremely dangerous.  Recently, former Los Angeles Laker Isaiah Rider was arrested for grand theft auto after running a light in skid row at 2:30 am. These charges are serious, and can bring with them fines, jail time and community service.  Grand theft is defined as stealing valuable property, usually anything valued at over $1,000.  Grand theft auto of course would mean that the item stolen is an automobile.  If the car or truck was stolen from a garage, parking garage or off the street, the penalty will include a fine and jail time depending upon whether or not it was a first offense...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on April 01, 2008 (boomark / email).