The popularity of TikTok videos has fueled the theft of motor vehicles in the past few years. In 2023, there were a reported 29,063 stolen vehicles in the Windy City. Earlier this year, there were 457 vehicles stolen in a single week.
If you have been accused of stealing a motor vehicle in Chicago, you deserve dependable legal counsel. Our Chicago motor vehicle theft attorney would like to discuss the legal implications of motor vehicle theft charges.
Illinois Law Against Car Theft
According to 625 ILCS 5/4-103, you will be considered in possession of a stolen motor vehicle if any of the following circumstances apply:
- If you do not own the motor vehicle and attempt to dispose of or sell the vehicle with the knowledge that it is stolen