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What recourse do you have if you unknowingly purchase stolen property?
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∙ 15y ago
Absolutely not. Recovered stolen property is returned to the rightful owner. If a reasonable person knows, or has reason to know, that property that has come into their possession, through gift or purchase, is potentially stolen, and that person maintains that property, they are guilty of possession of stolen property. This means that if your friend sells you a $2000.00 stereo for $100.00 (which is obviously a deal too good to be true) and you keep the property believing that it may be stolen, you could be charged with a crime. You should also keep in mind that you can say that you didn't believe that the property was stolen when you kept it; however, if a jury of twelve people think that you should have had enough common sense to know the property was stolen, you could still be convicted.
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∙ 16y ago
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If you receive stolen property unknowingly and you have the property in your possession is it your responsibility to return it to the owner?
If you received it unknowingly how would you know who to return it to? The best thing to do is turn it in to the police. well since you are asking that means that you know, which means that you are now knowingly in possession of stolen property. inform the police if nobody claims it you keep it normally.
What is the Statute of limitations on unknowingly selling stolen property?
It depends on the state, or jurisdiction, of your residence. You have two separate items in the same question. You're asking about the statutes that pertain to dealing in stolen property, yet you say you did it "unknowingly." If "unknowingly" is your defense, go to court and plead not guilty and clear your record instead of trying to avoid arrest by "gaming" the statutes of limitations.
Could you get in trouble for unknowingly buying a stolen car and selling it 7 yrs later finding out it was stolen 2 yrs later from the guy that bought it from you?
You would not be in trouble unless there was reason to believe you knew it was stolen and participated in selling stolen property.
If I purchased a stolen vehicle unknowingly does it become mine after a certain time?
No. It will always remain stolen.
How would you retrieve stolen items from family members?
If you cannot convince them to return them your only recourse is to report the theft to law enforcement and have them prosecuted. The stolen items will be confiscated as evidence, and if the court case finds them guilty of theft, the property will be returned to you.
Is unknowingly using stolen money a crime?
No, but you will need to return the money and/or good purchased.
If someone's property is stolen and you find out that it was sold to a pawn shop does the victim have any recourse in getting back the property without having to purchase it back?
Was a police report filed when the item was stolen? Did it have any identifying marks? If so, you should be able to get it back. However, hiring a lawyer may be more expensive than buying it back from the pawn shop. Depending on your state the pawn shop can claim they bought the merchandise in "good faith" and are protected. If so you will have to hire a lawyer or pony up the cash for the property.
Is receiving stolen property in NJ a felony?
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.
What is the difference between Possession of Stolen Property and Receiving Stolen Property?
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.
How do you find out if a firearm is clean for purchase?
No standard method- as a private citizen, you cannot access the police computer database of stolen property.
Can you press charges after stolen property is returned?
can i press charges if i accept return of my stolen property
What does dealing in stolen property mean?
Someone is dealing in stolen property by buying or selling property they know to have been obtained unlawfully.
