California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 496 Current as of | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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California Penal Code § 496 PC prohibits receiving stolen property. This is buying, receiving, concealing, selling or withholding any property you know that was obtained through theft or extortion.
496 is most notable for being a perfect number, and one of the earliest numbers to be recognized as such; its factors (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 31, 62, 124, 248) sum to 496.
Cal. PEN Code § 496 - 496. (a) Every person who buys or receives any property that has been stolen or that has been obtained in any manner constituting theft or extortion, knowing the property to be so stolen or obtained,
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California Receiving Stolen Property Law Under Penal Code Section 496 Explained in Detail. Learn the definition of the charge along with potential punishments and legal defenses as explained by licensed California Criminal Defense Attorneys.
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What Is Receiving Stolen Property (PC 496)? Receiving stolen property happens when someone purchases or obtains possession of an item that was acquired by the seller or “giver” by theft (i.e. burglary, embezzlement, shoplifting, robbery), fraud or any other unlawful means.