You can go to jail for theft of a car.
You get charged with possession of a stolen vehicle I believe. If you knew it was stolen when you bought it then you are handling stolen goods (or a similarly fragrant nosegay of legalspeak, depending where you live) and the police will be keeping a close eye on you and they will be very interested in you. If you did not know it was stolen, then the motorcycle will be confiscated and searched so they can try and find out who had stolen it and where it came from. How you then get your money back, if at all, depends again on where you live.
The motorcycle is not there anymore.
Not likely. If the motorcycle was insured, they may however pay you the fair market value of the bike once it's proven stolen (i.e. police report).
This is called theft by receiving. The penalties for this felony crime are the same as if you stole the bike yourself. You are responsible for making sure you are not purchasing stolen items, therefore the theft by receiving charges.
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Then you buy a MUCH better alarm system for your NEXT car.
If the Motorcycle is local you could try the local police, but chances are that stolen motorcycles are shipped interstate. You need to get the VIN from the motorcycle frame and get a report on this which will tell you what information is stored against this motorcycle. Look for other clues from the seller, are they too keen to sell, is the price too cheap?
Can u buy a motorcycle without a license in Florida
In North Carolina there are no time limits for theft of a stolen motorcycle engine. The statue for theft is covered under N.C. Gen. Stat. ¤ 15-1.
Yes, you are required to buy a motorcycle helmet to ride in NC and obtain a motorcycle license. This applies to all motorcycle riders regardless of age or motorcycle power.
If you know it was stolen, yes, it would be illegal. If you purchase it through the police department, that would be legal.
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