Penal Law § 165.65 · Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft
Criminal possession of stolen property; corroboration
Text — Law content up to date as of October 23, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 165.65 Criminal possession of stolen property; corroboration.
1. A person charged with criminal possession of stolen property who participated in the larceny thereof may not be convicted of criminal possession of such stolen property solely upon the testimony of an accomplice in the larceny unsupported by corroborative evidence tending to connect the defendant with such criminal possession.
2. Unless inconsistent with the provisions of subdivision one of this section, a person charged with criminal possession of stolen property may be convicted thereof solely upon the testimony of one from whom he obtained such property or solely upon the testimony of one to whom he disposed of such property.
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