Orange County Receiving Stolen Property Lawyers

Have you been charged with Orange County Receiving Stolen Goods? MacGregor & Collins is an Orange County Criminal Defense law firm with unparalleled attorneys who will help you understand and fight the Orange County Receiving Stolen Goods charges that you are facing.

Anyone who knowingly buys or receives property that has been stolen or obtained through theft or excursion is guilty of violating California Penal Code 496(a). If the stolen property is a motor vehicle, the act violates California Penal Code 496d(a).

In order to prosecute for OC Receiving Stolen Goods, Penal Code 496 (a), the state must prove that:

1. The accused bought or sold or received or aided in selling property that had been stolen or obtained by extortion
2. When the accused acted, he or she knew that the property had been stolen or obtained by extortion.

In order to prosecute for Orange County Receiving Stolen Goods, violation of Penal code 496d (a), the state has the burden to prove:

1. The accused bought or sold or received or aided in selling property that had been stolen or obtained by extortion
2. When the accused acted, he or she knew that the property had been stolen or obtained by extortion.
3. The property in question was a motor vehicle, trailer, construction equipment or naval vessel.

Those who have been found guilty for violating Penal Code 496 (a) could face one year of imprisonment in county jail.

For violating Penal Code 496d(a) those charged with misdemeanor OC Receiving Stolen Goods face:

Imprisonment in county jail for up to one year, and/or
Fine of up to $1000

Those charged with felony violation of Penal Code 496d(a) Orange County Receiving Stolen Goods face:

Imprisonment in state prison for 16 months, 2 years or 3 years, and/or
Fine of up to $10,000

If you are facing charges for Orange County Receiving Stolen Goods, MacGregor & Collins can help you through this difficult time. We respect your rights and we have 30 years of Orange County Criminal Defense experience to get you the best possible outcome for your case. Call us today at (949) 250-6097.