Possession of stolen goods
- Possession of stolen goods
Possession of stolen goods is a crime in which an individual has bought, been given, or acquired stolen goods some other way.
Overview
In the U.S. and most other countries, if the individual knew the goods were stolen then it is usually prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on value of stolen goods. If an individual knows about themselves having possession of stolen goods from another state, then, according to numerous federal laws, it is prosecuted as a federal crime. If the individual didn't know the goods were stolen, then the goods are returned to the owner and the individual is not prosecuted. Though there are often exceptions, because it is not easy to prove or disprove simple knowledge.
External links
* [http://www.legal-explanations.com/definitions/possession-of-stolen-goods.htm The legal dictionary-Possession of stolen goods]
* [http://dictionary.law.com/default2.asp?selected=1556&bold=%7C%7C%7C%7C The dictionary of law-Possession of stolen goods]
* [http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/possession+of+stolen+goods The legal dictionary section of thefreedictionary.com-Possession of stolen goods]
* [http://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/white_collar_crimes/crime_property.htm The crime law section of freeadvice.com-Receiving stolen property]
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