Have Stolen Property?

A person is guilty of possession or receipt of stolen property if they take, receive, conceal, or dispose of property they know has been stolen. The crime can also be charged if the defendant allows someone other than the owner of the property to use the property.

It is not a defense to Possession of Stolen Property if the person who stole the property at issue has not been identified, arrested, or convicted.

• Possession of Stolen Property - First Degree

  Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree can be charged if the property at issue is not a firearm, and is valued at $1,500.00 or more. Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree is a Class B felony.

  9A.56.150

• Possession Stolen Property - Second Degree

  Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree can be charged if the property is valued at under $1,500.00, and is not a firearm. Second Degree Possession is a class C Felony.

  9A.56.160

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