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Receiving stolen property

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004146

The criminal offense of acquiring, possessing, or controlling property that one knows or believes to have been stolen by another person. The prosecution must prove the defendant's knowledge of the stolen nature of the goods, which can be inferred from circumstances. Penalties vary based on the value of the property and jurisdiction, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004146
FieldLaw
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  "definition": "The criminal offense of acquiring, possessing, or controlling property that one knows or believes to have been stolen by another person. The prosecution must prove the defendant's knowledge of the stolen nature of the goods, which can be inferred from circumstances. Penalties vary based on the value of the property and jurisdiction, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/receiving-stolen-property/"
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