ADDED: It is one who knowingly "comes into the possession of," purchases, holds, or "receives" property which they know to be stolen. They can be charged as "accessories' to the crime but R.S.P. is usually chargeable under its own statute as a separate offense
An accessory after the fact?
A fence or receiver knowingly buys stolen property from criminals for later resale.
A receiver of stolen goods is also known as a fence.
A receiver of stolen goods is commonly referred to as a "fence." This individual knowingly buys, sells, or distributes stolen property, often to conceal the origin of the goods and profit from the illicit activity. Being a fence is a criminal offense, as it involves complicity in theft and trafficking in stolen items.
Yes it would, it would constitute a piece of evidence in your defense. However, because you are the ultimate "receiver' of the stolen property you will still have to appear in court to prove to the judge/jury's satisfaction that you gained possession of the property not knowing (or having at least a suspcion) that it was stolen goods.
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.
No, I have never unknowingly sold stolen property.
can i press charges if i accept return of my stolen property
Someone is dealing in stolen property by buying or selling property they know to have been obtained unlawfully.
How do I put a test question on the application receiver has no ID his wallet was stolen
yes, you can. its still stolen.
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.
Bailee