Inform the police. Both the pawn shop and the individual selling it can be prosecuted.
It could be a misdemeanor or a felony based on the dollar value of the stolen article.
Someone is dealing in stolen property by buying or selling property they know to have been obtained unlawfully.
It depends upon the value of the property.
About the same as for the person who initially stole the property. Since you are selling known stolen property, one could face the same charges or more. See: http://pelleylawgroup.com/practice-areas/property-crimes/possession-of-stolen-property/
Criminal penalties are determined by state law, so there may be 50 ways to answer your question. The penalty may also vary depending on whether the recipient knew or should have known the property was stolen.
A fence or receiver knowingly buys stolen property from criminals for later resale.
You get the money for it (if you did it right.) *You can also spend time in Jail for selling stolen property.
The penalty for receiving stolen property is imprisonment for not more than 10 years or a fine of not more than $15,000.00 or 3 times the value of the property purchased, received, possessed, or concealed, whichever is greater, or both an imprisonment and a fine if the property purchased, received, possessed, or concealed has a value of $20,000.00 or more.
It dpends on the law of your state, which you haven't supplied in the question.
You would not be in trouble unless there was reason to believe you knew it was stolen and participated in selling stolen property.
If you sell someone stolen property that you did not steal yourself, you could be charged with the crime of receiving stolen property, which involves knowingly accepting, buying, or selling stolen goods. This offense can be prosecuted as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the value of the stolen property and the laws of the jurisdiction where the crime occurred.
You need a lawyer to get a legal, correct and current answer.Added: The answer is yes. Selling an item known to be stolen is against the law, and it is against the law if you buy illegal contraband with the proceeds (i.e.: Two charges: onefor dealing in stolen property - two for possession of narcotics.