There's this guy I know who is ''somewhat'' my friend. I don't trust him 100% but he said he could get me stuff like really nice cars and a quad for EXTREMELY cheap (like half the price at a store). If I agree he will steal them for me. Could I get in trouble if I am found with a stolen car or quad? What are the laws regarding this? I will just say I wasn't aware they were stolen.
Any help appreciated. Thanks.
2007-06-29 13:30:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well... how am I supposed to know if it's stolen or not? :S
2007-06-29 13:56:55 · update #1
Oh, how relieved I am to know that you didn't receive your Top Contributor status in the Law & Ethics category!
I wonder. How is it possible for someone to possess enough knowledge to achieve Top Contributor status in any category, yet lack the common sense to know the consequences of posting a question such as this one?
1. A prison sentence is the downside to stealing.
2. Most definitely.
3. Knowingly accepting stolen merchandise of high value is a 1st degree felony offense. Do the research. (A prison sentence and a roommate named Bubba is the downside to accepting stolen merchandise.)
4. I hope this is a joke, but just in case it isn't, thanks for the confession.
2007-06-29 18:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by outtahere4ever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to pick better "friends". If you get caught driving around in property that you know is stolen you are also committing a crime. It's called aiding and abetting. You could do just as much time as your friend. Maybe even more because if your friend is a thief he is also a liar and he just may say he had nothing to do with it being stolen. So you end up with a felony record and your friend ends up with whatever half the price of a really nice car or quad is.
2007-06-29 20:36:59 · answer #2 · answered by Emgee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
are you pulling my leg? Stolen cars is like gran thift which can put you behind bars for the rest of your life. As for time served you would need to check your state for that information.
grand larceny
grand larceny
n. the crime of theft of another's property (including money) over a certain value (for example, $500), as distinguished from petty (or petit) larceny in which the value is below the grand larceny limit. Some states only recognize the crime of larceny, but draw the line between a felony (punishable by state prison time) and a misdemeanor (local jail and/or fine) based on the value of the loot.
They do not care if you did not know they were stolen when they get you. there are punshiment for know before the crime and after the crime.
2007-06-29 20:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Receiving stolen property is a crime, and what you're talking about - essentially hiring someone to steal something for you is even more trouble for you. It's just as bad as you stealing it yourself. Even if this 'stand up guy' doesn't tell them you asked him to steal it for you, AND the cops believe you that you "didn't know" - which isn't likely, contrary to popular belief the police are NOT stupid - the best thing that'll happen is they'll take the stolen goods back. And you will NOT get any money back.
This is a very, very stupid thing to get involved in.
2007-06-29 20:37:08 · answer #4 · answered by UNITool 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You realize that if you go through with it, your question is tantamount to an admission of conspiracy to commit a felony?
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How to know it's not stolen? I've not bought a car like this, but assuming that you're not financing the car, the seller should provide you with the title in the seller's name, no?
2007-06-29 20:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by cdmillstx 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Receiving stolen property is a crime nearly everywhere. Even if you don't KNOW it is stolen, you have reason to believe it is (you admitted that). Many places use 'knew or SHOULD HAVE KNOWN' as the standard.
2007-06-29 21:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will go to jail as will the person who actually stole the items. Do you really think the judge has never heard the ole "I didn't know it was stolen" line before?
2007-06-29 20:53:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you seriously asking if you can get in trouble if caught with a stolen car?
I mean really? Does that have to be asked?
What are the laws?
It's a stolen car. It dosen't matter who stole it, if you are caught with it you are caught with a stolen car.
I mean seriously... c'mon now...
Der.
2007-06-29 20:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by dorikaboom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dee Dee Dee!!!
2007-06-29 20:40:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋