Kentucky Statutes 514.100 – Unauthorized use of automobile or other propelled vehicle
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(1) A person is guilty of the unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle when he knowingly operates, exercises control over, or otherwise uses such vehicle without consent of the owner or person having legal possession thereof.
(2) Unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle is a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has previously been convicted of this offense, or of violation of KRS § 514.030 for having stolen an automobile or other propelled vehicle in which case it shall be a Class D felony.
For details, see § 532.060 and § 532.090
Effective: July 15, 1980
History: Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 267, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 126, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle is a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has previously been convicted of this offense, or of violation of KRS § 514.030 for having stolen an automobile or other propelled vehicle in which case it shall be a Class D felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 514.100
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Owner: when applied to any animal, means any person having a property interest in such animal. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Propelled vehicle: means any vehicle, including but not limited to motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, or construction machinery, which is propelled otherwise than by muscle power or which is readily capable of being towed otherwise than by muscle power. See Kentucky Statutes 514.010
Effective: July 15, 1980
History: Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 267, sec. 4, effective July 15, 1980. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 126, effective January 1, 1975.