Although carjacking is not one of the most commonly occurring crimes, it is still considered to be a very matter.
It differs from auto theft because it consists of using fear and intimidation to take a vehicle from its owner while the owner is actually present, usually in the car itself.
While this crime is serious for all individuals who commit it, it is particularly so when it is performed by an individual under the age of 18.
Laws Concerning Juvenile Carjacking Across the United States, each state has the ability to set its own laws and regulations concerning the offense of carjacking, and if they choose, the specific offense of carjacking performed by a juvenile.
Typically, these laws outline various conditions and stipulations:

• Many states consider carjacking one of the most serious non-homicide offenses that can be committed, even for juveniles
• Many juveniles who are accused of a carjacking crime can face an adult trial
• In the state of Florida, a juvenile convicted of carjacking in an adult trial can face a lifetime prison sentence.
  
• When a juvenile is accused of carjacking, he or she can face fines, probation, and even jail time depending on the severity of the crime and the aggressiveness of the prosecution.
  

Because these crimes can at times be punished so severely it is important that any individual accused of committing a carjacking immediately seek legal counsel.
It is important for youth to have the support of a professional experienced in juvenile trials concerning carjacking offenses.