All felony convictions will cost you your Second Amendment rights. It does not stop you from buying a firearm; it does place stiff penalties on you if you are caught in possession of one, and some states have very liberal interpretations of what constitutes possession.
This depends on the exact charges brought, and the prior record of the person charged.
It depends on local legislation and the circumstances of the case.
Possession means that you have the property, chances are you knew it was stolen. Receiving Stolen Property means that you got it and you knew it was stolen. Typically this would be the person that bought it from a thief.
receiving stolen property
yes, you can. its still stolen.
"Rationales?" How about GREED.
Someone is dealing in stolen property by buying or selling property they know to have been obtained unlawfully.
Not enough information to answer the question. MY GUESS would be that law enforcement can PROVE that you DID once have the stolen property in your possession.
It varies from state to state.
So long as you may legally possess a firearm, no.
Double Jeapordy applies to any and all crimes. Are you sure you understand the meaning of it? You can be charged with separate charges of Receiving Stolen Property as many times as you purchase stolen items - even from the same person.
Receiving stolen property is considered a crime because it encourages theft by providing a market for stolen goods. It also undermines the integrity of the legal system by allowing individuals to profit from illegal activities.