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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.

  1. 1You bought or kept a car
  2. 2It was stolen
  3. 3You knew it

Possible punishment

Misdemeanor: up to 1 year jail. Felony: 16 months, 2, or 3 years.