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?
It could be a misdemeanor or a felony based on the dollar value of the stolen article.
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.
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.
The motto of Bel Air Police Department is 'We Value and Protect Life and Property'.
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.
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.
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.
It is also known as 'Receiving Stolen Property.' The value of the vehicle may determine if the charge is made as a miosdemeanor or a felony. If the vehicle crossed state lines go get there, the Feds are also involved.
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.