THEFT & PROPERTY LAW — CALIFORNIA
Receiving Stolen Property in California — PC §496
Buying, selling, or possessing property you know or should know was stolen is a crime in California under PC §496. It is a wobbler carrying up to 3 years in state prison as a felony.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Receiving Stolen Property California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- PC §496
- Classification
- Wobbler — Misdemeanor or Felony
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year jail (misdemeanor) / 16 months–3 years (felony)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
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