WobblerCalifornia · Penal Code § 496d
Receiving a Stolen Car
Buying or keeping a car you know was stolen.
Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.
What the prosecutor must prove
They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.
- 1You bought or kept a car
- 2It was stolen
- 3You knew it
Possible punishment
Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.
