The value of the property helps to determine the severity of the crime. If an item is over a specific value, it is automatically grand theft instead of petit theft.
It depends upon the value of the property.
Too many variables to answer this general question. Depends on many things. The value of the property stolen? By what method was it stolen? From where was it stolen? Was any force or violence used?
If you are caught with stolen property, you could be charged with a crime such as theft or possession of stolen property. The consequences may include fines, restitution to the victim, and potential jail time, depending on the value of the stolen items and the laws in your jurisdiction. It is important to seek legal advice if you are facing such charges.
It could be a misdemeanor or a felony based on the dollar value of the stolen article.
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.
Yes. People who "receive stolen property" and then re-sell it are commonly known as "fences," but the charge could also apply to persons who knowingly purchase property they know is stolen, for their own use. The value of the porperty MAY have a bearing on whether the crime is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor.
The motto of Bel Air Police Department is 'We Value and Protect Life and Property'.
Kansas Statutes Annotated 21-3701 defines theft. One of the subsets of theft is possessing property known to have been stolen by another person. Whether the crime is misdie or felony depends on the value of the property. In Kansas, the person who actually stole the property is NOT chargeable with its possession--it has to have been stolen by one person and possessed by another.
§ 165.45 Criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree. A person is guilty of criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree when he knowingly possesses stolen property, with intent to benefit himself or a person other than an owner thereof or to impede the recovery by an owner thereof. Criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree is a class E felony.
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.
Harboring a stolen vehicle in Arizona can result in criminal charges such as receiving stolen property, which is a felony offense. The punishment can vary depending on the specific circumstances of the case, but it may include fines, jail time, and a criminal record. It is important to consult with a legal professional for accurate information regarding this matter.
Burglaries of both resiodential and commercial premises are felony crimes and will be investigated as such if reported, regardless of the value of the items stolen.