PL 165.52 · Article 165
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree
This felony applies when the stolen property is worth more than $50,000, or is a motor vehicle worth more than $1,500.
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- You knowingly possessed stolen property with intent to benefit yourself or impede recovery.
- The value exceeded $50,000, or the property was a qualifying motor vehicle.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The valuation is overstated.
- You did not know the property was stolen.
- You are not the person who possessed it.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class C Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 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.