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.
You were found to be in possession of stolen property. It's also known in other jurisictions as "Receiving Stolen Property."
No, although it would be a "stretch" for authorities they might be able to charge the passenger as an accessory to a crime if the person knew about the theft and the stolen property being transported in the vehicle they were riding in. Receiving stolen property means the person accepting the items was aware of the fact that those items were not the lawful property of the presenter and were obtained during the commission of a crime.
Yes, that dollar amount would constitute a felony crime.
Anyone that is in a vehicle can be charged or held responsible for what ever crime has occurred.
Yes. Receiving stolen goods is a crime.
Attempted RSP refers to the crime of attempting to commit the offense of Robbery, Sexual assault, or Property Crime. It involves taking a substantial step towards committing the crime but ultimately not completing it.
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.
That depends on if you are convicted. If convicted you will go to prison, serve your sentence for the stolen property as well as finishing your total sentence for the original crime.
The "original thief." Well, there is a concept in common law that prevents a harmless middle man engaged in a business from being liable if he/she acquires property in good faith and without knowledge of it's theft. Since you obsviously know the item is stolen, you probably shouldn't be asking questions such as this online. However, in most states, if you take property that is stolen and help the thief in selling the item, you are an accessory. You can be held accountable for this.
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.
By not doing the crime is probably the best method.
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?