PL 165.45 · Article 165
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree
This felony applies when the stolen property is worth more than $1,000, or involves a credit, debit or public benefit card, a firearm, a motor vehicle over $100, religious property, or ammonia intended for unlawful use.
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- You knowingly possessed stolen property with intent to benefit yourself or impede recovery.
- The property met one of the statutory triggers, most commonly a value over $1,000.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The valuation keeps the case in the misdemeanor range.
- You did not know the property was stolen.
- The property was not stolen.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class E Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 4 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.
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