someone steals an item. they then give that item to a friend, who has an identical item already. he gives the legitimatly purchased item to another friend and keeps the stolen one that he received for free from the theif. is it wrong for the thrd person to knowingly accept that item?
2007-12-19 13:02:43 · 16 answers · asked by michael n 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Knowing all the story? Or just that the item he has been offered is not the stolen one? I don't see an ethical problem accepting an item from the legitimate owner. If, however, the item was stolen for the purpose of enabling the receiver to give the old item to the third person, and the potential recipient, knows that, it would be unethical to receive it.
2007-12-19 13:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you THINK that it's immmoral for you to do something--I'm not talking about what you think other people should do--then it's probably immoral.
I'm the parent of a law-abiding adult, and I used to be a Sunday school teacher. Think about whoever got stolen from in the first place, and take down the question. You know your own answer!
You also know, or should know, that possession of stolen property is, and should be, against the law.
To quite an extent, the laws reflect what people consider to be moral-or not.
It is not immoral or illegal for the third party to accept a gift that was legitimately acquired by the giver. If, however, the third party knows full well that an item was stolen to replace the gift one, then accepting the gift is not illegal but it's certainly immoral.
2007-12-19 21:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The third person is not receiving stolen property. He has no criminal liability for accepting a gift that was legitimately purchased.
If he knows that his friend also has another one that was stolen, he can urge his friend to return it, but other than that, third party has no particular obligation.
The thief and the friend who accepted the stolen item are both criminally liable.
2007-12-19 21:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the third person is knowledgeable about the theft than it is immoral and wrong; but, it's not illegal.
The person who has the stolen item has "received stolen property." If they know it's stolen then it's a crime.
Only licensed lawyers can give legal advise. I am not a lawyer.
2007-12-19 21:15:27 · answer #4 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is wrong due to the fact that the stolen one is still considered stolen and was never returned or paid for. Anything taken out of a store without the consent of the owners or manager is considered stealing.
2007-12-19 21:11:23 · answer #5 · answered by stainlessj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unequivicably, yes. Hottie_, your answer indicates you are a believer in "situational ethics". It is ethical if YOU think it's ok??? What kind of justice system do you want for say, your kids??? According to your logic: If a rapist child molester thinks he's warranted in violating another person, it's ok cuz he's ok with it. ???? Well just throw out personal rights and forget the civil liberties of every person breathing. Your rights stop at the rights of the other person('s)...... think on it and get back to us.
2007-12-19 21:41:31 · answer #6 · answered by mississip 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you deny someone else of life, liberty or property?
First guy Yes
Second guy Yes (received stolen property)
Third guy Yes (If he knew about it)
2007-12-19 21:11:52 · answer #7 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is ;but it will be their problem if the cops gets them for receiving stolen property
2007-12-19 21:06:52 · answer #8 · answered by Juanita T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
did he know it was stolen? if so then yes it is. If he does not know, he has a good faith belief on the gift and giver.
2007-12-19 21:16:55 · answer #9 · answered by looking 4 a summer job 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Because what they have been given has been bought legally. So no their not in the wrong.
2007-12-19 21:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by Sophie H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋