CARNAPPING
“Carnapping” is the taking, with intent to gain, of a motor vehicle belonging to another without the latter’s consent, or by means of violence against or intimidation of persons, or by using force upon things (as defined by Republic Act 10883). Carjacking on the other hand is a robbery in which the item taken over is a motor vehicle. In contrast to a car theft and carnapping, carjacking is usually in the presence and knowledge of the victim. A common crime in many places in the world, carjacking has been the subject of legislative responses, criminology studies, and prevention efforts. Commercial vehicles such as trucks and armored cars may be targets of carjacking attempts. Carjacking usually involves physical violence to the victim, similar to mugging. (Picture Source below: https://manilagpstrackers.ph/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/carnapping.jpg)
The carjacking was not defined by Republic act 10883 because this act falls under the definition of “carnapping” but it is separately reported in the index crime reporting of the Philippine National Police. Probably to denote modus operandi and the way they committed the act. Understanding this is important because the examiners for criminology gives emphasis on both in the board examination for criminology.
A short slide presentation below will give you more knowledge about these particular forms of crime that fall within the umbrella of organized crime.
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