Penal Law § 165.60 · Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft
Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense
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§ 165.60 Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense.
In any prosecution for criminal possession of stolen property, it is no defense that:
1. The person who stole the property has not been convicted, apprehended or identified; or
2. The defendant stole or participated in the larceny of the property; or
3. The larceny of the property did not occur in this state.
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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/PEN165.60
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