Receiving stolen property is a crime where the perpetrator knowingly takes possession of stolen property. This can include buying or transporting stolen goods. The severity of the offense depends on the value of the property and jurisdiction. The consequences vary based on factors such as age, criminal record, and value of the item.
Receiving stolen property is an offense in which the perpetrator takes permanent or temporary possession of property that he knows has been stolen from its rightful owner. This crime can be committed locally, nationally or internationally. Depending on the value of the property and the jurisdiction where the offense is committed, it can be a misdemeanor or a misdemeanor.
The offense of receiving stolen property often applies to an individual who knowingly purchases stolen items. This may be a personal collector buying antiquities on the black market for a private collection or a distributor buying stolen televisions for sale to the public. Money doesn’t need to change hands to transact a purchase. Any exchange of goods, services or information of value is equivalent to a purchase.
Many people think that a crime is committed only if the recipient buys stolen goods, but stolen property can be received in several ways. A truck driver who agrees to carry a load of goods he knows is stolen can also be charged with receiving stolen goods. If you are transporting cargo across jurisdictional lines, a misdemeanor may become a felony or a local crime may become a national crime. A consignment shop owner who knowingly accepts a stolen designer bag and agrees to sell it in his showroom may also be charged. Even a teenager who accepts a necklace stolen from her boyfriend as a gift can be charged if she knew the jewelry was obtained illegally.
The offense can also be called “receiving” or can be classified as theft, grand larceny or larceny, depending on the jurisdiction and the value of the object or things. In some cases, such as with restricted substances, receiving stolen property can also lead to other charges, including criminal imprisonment. In the case of an established thief working with an established retailer, often referred to as a “fence,” a theft charge for the thief and a handling charge for the fence can result in a conspiracy charge for both parties. To be convicted of receiving stolen goods, the prosecution must prove that the perpetrator knew the property was stolen.
The consequences of a fencing charge vary significantly and are based on factors such as the perpetrator’s age and criminal record, the value of the item, and the jurisdiction in which the offense was committed. A minor who receives a low-value item and has no criminal record may be assigned counseling services, community services, or a suspended sentence. An adult with a criminal record who receives an expensive item or shipment of items will often face jail time.
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