Mere Possession Not Enough for Receiving Stolen Property ChargePosted in General, Theft on September 5, 2026
A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decision provides an important reminder that simply possessing stolen property does not automatically make someone guilty of Receiving Stolen Property (RSP). In Commonwealth v. Alvarez, the Superior Court affirmed the dismissal of a felony Receiving Stolen Property charge because the Commonwealth failed to establish evidence that the defendant knew the… view more
Store Clerk Arrested After Submitting $3 Million Lottery Ticket Left by CustomerPosted in Theft on May 21, 2023
A clerk in a Massachusetts liquor store recently tried to collect on a $3 million dollar lottery ticket. The problem is that it was not actually her ticket but was instead a ticket that had been left behind by a customer. The lottery officials were a little skeptical about things because of the odd condition… view more
