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Receiving Stolen Property in California May Be A Felony

By Walin & Klarich

California Three Strikes Felony Defense Lawyer for Receipt of Stolen Property: How They Will Fight Your Case You can be charged with receiving stolen property if prosecutors believe you bought or otherwise accepted property that you knew to be stolen. You might also be charged with this crime if you knowingly conceal, sell or withhold any property from its rightful owner, or help someone guilty of theft to do so. In this context, ?receiving? means actually taking control of the property. For example, you should not be convicted if the stolen property is merely left outside the door to your home or business. However, you could be convicted if you knowingly authorize an employee to take possession of stolen property, even if you never actually touch it...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on January 28, 2009 (boomark / email).