What is Third Degree Criminal Possession of Stolen Property (CPSP) in NYC?
In New York, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree is a class D felony.
Unlike some of the other degrees of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, the only provision of the crime is related to the value of the alleged stolen property.
Under Penal Law Section 165.50, a person is guilty of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree when he knowingly possesses stolen property, with intent to benefit himself or a person other than an owner thereof or to impede the recovery by an owner thereof, and when the value of the property exceeds $3,000.
The next degree of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property is the Second Degree, which applies to property that has a value of at least $50,000. If the property that is allegedly stolen is worth more than $50,000 than the charge will likely be Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Second Degree. Thus, if the value of allegedly stolen property is between $3,000 and $50,000, the charge will be Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree.
New York Penalties for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree is a class D felony. The minimum prison sentence for a conviction is 1 to 3 years and the maximum is 2 1/3 to 7 years, if a person does not have a prior felony conviction. A Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree charge is one of the offenses that is eligible for Judicial Diversion if a person has a controlled substance or alcohol abuse issue that bears a relationship to the charges. While the charge is serious, an aggressive and knowledgeable defense lawyer may be able to obtain a favorable plea bargain. A charge of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Third Degree does not mean that a person will have a permanent criminal conviction.
Speak With a NYC Stolen Property Possession Attorney Today
If you or a loved one is charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in New York City, we’re here to help. Contacting a CPSP lawyer early in your case is important. A knowledgeable and aggressive CPSP lawyer may be able to have the charges completely dismissed based on the facts that are different in every case. In the alternative, a CPSP lawyer may be able to negotiate a favorable bargain to a non-criminal outcome or a lesser charge.
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