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Penal Law § 165.52 · Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft

Criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree

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§ 165.52 Criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree.

A person is guilty of criminal possession of stolen property in the second 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 fifty thousand dollars.

Criminal possession of stolen property in the second degree is a class C felony.

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Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/PEN165.52
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