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How much time can you get for receiving stolen property of a firearm if you found it?
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∙ 12y ago
This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
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What does possession of proceeds of crime mean?
You were found to be in possession of stolen property. It's also known in other jurisictions as "Receiving Stolen Property."
Can you be aressted if a firearm is stolen?
If you're found to be in possession of a stolen firearm, expect to be taken into custody. If their investigation determines that you were knowingly in possession of a stolen firearm, then you'll be charged.
As a passenenger in a vehilce can I be charged with receiving stolen property for the stolen property found in the trunk of the vehicle I was riding?
No, although it would be a "stretch" for authorities they might be able to charge the passenger as an accessory to a crime if the person knew about the theft and the stolen property being transported in the vehicle they were riding in. Receiving stolen property means the person accepting the items was aware of the fact that those items were not the lawful property of the presenter and were obtained during the commission of a crime.
Can you sue for malicious prosecution after beating the charges of receiving stolen property for stolen property found in the trunk of someone else's vehicle pertaining to lack of probable cause?
I would say yes because what if the person who received the property did not know it was stolen? Would you want to be able to contest something against you if you knew it wasn't true? I know I would, so just think about it. If you got wrongfully charged with receiving stolen property and you didn't know the property was stolen when you received it, wouldn't you want to be able to contest the charge??
If you help someone take parts off a stolen 4wheeler and the 4wheeler is found at someone elses house can you be charge with receiving stolen property?
If you were found to have identifiable parts of the 4-wheeler in your possession, yes., you could -and- you'd be lucky to escape an "accessory" charge to the theft too.
How to get your stolen vehicle from a salvage yard?
If you have found your stolen vehicle at a salvage yard, you need to call the police immediately. Automobile theft and receiving stolen goods are both criminal offenses.
Is there a way of finding out if a gun is stolen?
hmm... if you have found a firearm out and about then you should take it to thenearest copshop to have the serial number checked.
Is it a crime for you to buy stolen property if you did not know it was stolen?
Yes, you definitely could. And after you get arrested for receiving stolen property, you will have to produce evidence or a believable explanation why you didn't know it was stolen when you bought it. If someone offers you a deal that sounds too good to be true. . . BELIEVE IT. . . it usually IS. -------------------------- Really? I think you got it backwards your accuser has to prove you DID know it was stolen. In America it is innocent until proven guilty. Or that is the way it is supposed to be at least. Offer to take a polygraph test and tell the authorities who sold it to you. Then after you are found innocent celebrate by you and a couple of your friends paying a visit to your accusers house and beat them over the head with a baseball bat For lying about you. Okay you may get in trouble for the baseball bat part but are there any lawyers out there that can tell me if I am right about the first part?
If i found a firearm and turned it in to police. if no one claims it am i entitled to get it back?
It depends on the local police policy or local laws. I'm going to guess no. If it isn't stolen and no one claims it, the department will probably either destroy it or just let it sit in the property room. The only way to really know is to contact the department and ask.
How many stolen car found?
1 out of 3 cars stolen are found
What happens to a stolen car after it is found?
The law requires that the Police Department be notified. The police will then notify legal owner so they can come and claim the property.
The missing world cup stolen in 1983 where was it found?
1983 the world cup was stolen were was it found
