In the eyes of the law, (also known as Grand Larceny) is the unauthorized taking of another person's property that exceeds a specific monetary threshold.

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Some items qualify as grand theft regardless of their market value. These typically include firearms , motor vehicles (Grand Theft Auto), or property taken directly from another person's body (like a wallet from a pocket).

Can lead to up to three years in state prison.

Grand theft is often considered a " wobbler ," meaning prosecutors can charge it as either a misdemeanor or a felony.

If the value of the stolen property is extremely high (e.g., exceeding $65,000 or even $3.2 million ), additional years can be added to the prison sentence. 2. The Video Game Franchise: Grand Theft Auto