PL 165.54 · Article 165
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree
The highest stolen-property felony applies when the property is worth more than $1,000,000.
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- You knowingly possessed stolen property with intent to benefit yourself or impede recovery.
- The value exceeded $1,000,000.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The valuation does not support the threshold.
- No knowledge of theft.
- The property was not stolen.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class B Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.
Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.