Assignment:
Reading the chapter: Crimes against Property
1. What jurisdictions criminalize receiving stolen property, what is the purpose of that offense, and who is often targeted with that offense?
2. What is the criminal act element required for receiving stolen property? Does the criminal act require the defendant to be in control of the property? What kind of possession is being described when someone has control of something but doesn't actually possess it?
3. What are the two parts of the criminal intent element required for receiving stolen property? Describe each part in detail.
4. What are the attendant circumstances that must be proved by the prosecution for receiving stolen property?