What if I Only Have Stolen Property in My Possession?

Yes, you can be charged with Larceny or a related Theft Crime in the event that you have stolen property in your possession, even if you aren’t the person that actually stole the property. As previously discussed, North Carolina applies the doctrine of recent possessor. Below are the North Carolina Statutes pertaining to the possession of stolen property.

14-71. Receiving stolen goods; receiving or possessing goods represented as stolen.

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