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Carjacking is a type of robbery in which the criminal uses force or the threat of force to take possession and control of an automobile—usually when the victim is inside or near the automobile. Carjacking laws vary from state to state, and are usually located in a state’s penal code. Carjacking is also a federal crime when the stolen vehicle is transported, shipped, or received in interstate or foreign commerce (generally, transported across state lines).

In Idaho, carjacking is considered a serious crime and is addressed under the state's robbery statutes. Idaho Code § 18-6501 defines robbery as the unlawful taking of personal property from another person by means of force or fear. While Idaho law does not have a specific statute labeled 'carjacking,' the act of forcibly stealing a car from a person would fall under this definition of robbery. The penalties for robbery in Idaho are severe and can include a lengthy prison sentence. Additionally, if a carjacking incident involves the transportation of the stolen vehicle across state lines, it becomes a federal offense under the Hobbs Act or other federal statutes that address interstate transportation of stolen vehicles. This can lead to federal charges with potentially even more severe consequences.

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