Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft is an offense that involves moving a stolen vehicle, vessel, or aircraft from one state to another. It is often done with the intent to sell or trade the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft for financial gain. This type of interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, vessel, or aircraft is a federal offense and may be prosecuted in a federal court. There are two types of Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft: intentional and inadvertent. Intentional transportation involves knowingly transporting a stolen vehicle, vessel, or aircraft from one state to another. Inadvertent transportation involves unknowingly transporting a stolen vehicle, vessel, or aircraft from one state to another. The penalties for Interstate Transportation of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Vessel, or Aircraft vary depending on the type of transportation and the state in which the stolen item was transported. Intentional transportation is typically punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Inadvertent transportation is punishable by up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $125,000.