This is called theft by receiving. The penalties for this felony crime are the same as if you stole the bike yourself. You are responsible for making sure you are not purchasing stolen items, therefore the theft by receiving charges.
Mike Sutton has written: 'Handling stolen goods and theft' -- subject- s -: Receiving stolen goods, Theft
This completely depends on the monetary amount of the theft and way the theft was carried out. In most states, grand theft and petty theft is divided above and below $500. Grand theft is a felony. Punishments can range from a $500 fine to life in prison.
No, it should not.
Usually a charge that is made against someone who "fences" or 'deals in' stolen goods.
petit theft.
find out ur self!!!ok fine,buy it
The question makes the offense you were charged with sound like RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY. There is no way to get it "dismissed" after you've been criminally charged. If this is what you were charged with you must defend yourself against the charge.
For a first time offense of theft in Texas, the fine incurred can be up to 10,000. Theft in Texas also has a mandatory jail sentence depending upon the degree of theft.
In the Philippines, theft is punishable by imprisonment and a fine. The penalty imposed depends on the value of the property stolen, with higher penalties for theft of higher value. Repeat offenders may face harsher punishments.
1st Answer:you would have your ears or hands cut off2nd Answer:The punishment for theft depended on time and place, but theft was often punished with a fine based on the value of the thing stolen. Angl0-Saxon law, for example, required restitution and a fine of three times the value. So for the theft of a shilling, the law prescribed a fine of three shillings, plus restoring the original shilling.
Texas Penel Code classifies it as Theft. The value of the item or the taken cash define the classification of the charge. Misdemeanor theft or felony theft. Punishments : Misdeameanors- Class A - Fine up to $4,000 & or Jail up 1 year, Class B - Fine up to $2,000 & or 180 days in Jail, Class C - Fine $500. Felony - 1st Degree - Fine up to $10,000 & or 5 to 99 years, 2nd Degree - Fine up to $10,000 & or 2 to 20 years, 3rd Degree - Fine up to $10,000 & or 2 to 10 years.