LA Receiving Stolen Property Lawyer

Receiving Stolen Property Attorney in Los Angeles

Sometimes a person can be unaware that the property he or she is receiving is stolen. If you are facing charges of receiving stolen property contact our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys so we can really get to the bottom of what happened and if you are actually guilty of the alleged crime.

A person is found guilty of the crime of receiving stolen property if that person buys or possesses property that has been stolen.

The prosecution must prove three elements beyond a reasonable doubt to establish that a defendant is guilty of receiving stolen property. These elements are:

1.That the defendant knowingly received
2.That the property was stolen
3.That the defendant either knew that the property had been stolen or believed that it had probably been stolen at the time he received the property

A misdemeanor conviction, for property valued at under $400, is punishable by paying a fine and/or spending up to one year in county jail. The penalty for a misdemeanor conviction can also be increased if the defendant has any prior theft convictions.

A felony conviction for receiving stolen property or aiding a thief could result in being sent to state prison or county jail for up to 3 years. The prison term is based on the severity of the crime- the value of the stolen property and the defendant's prior criminal record.

If you have been charged with the crime of receiving stolen property our  criminal defense attorneys will help you with your case.

Our Los Angeles Criminal Lawyers have the skill and expertise to help you get you with your receiving stolen property charge and fight on your behalf. 

Contact Hedding Law Firm and set up a free face to face consultation with our Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys.