Possession of Property Stolen from an Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. Sec.659) is a federal law that prohibits the possession of any goods that have been stolen from an interstate shipment. This law applies to any goods that have been stolen from any shipment that crosses state boundaries, regardless of the mode of transportation. This includes, but is not limited to, shipments via airplanes, trains, trucks, and cars. There are two types of Possession of Property Stolen from an Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. Sec.659). The first is actual possession, which is when the person has the physical item in their possession. The second is constructive possession, which is when the person has knowledge of the stolen item and has the ability to control it. The consequences of violating this law can include fines and/or imprisonment. If convicted, the person may face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
Possession of Property Stolen from an Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. Sec.659) is a federal law that prohibits the possession of any goods that have been stolen from an interstate shipment. This law applies to any goods that have been stolen from any shipment that crosses state boundaries, regardless of the mode of transportation. This includes, but is not limited to, shipments via airplanes, trains, trucks, and cars. There are two types of Possession of Property Stolen from an Interstate Shipment (18 U.S.C. Sec.659). The first is actual possession, which is when the person has the physical item in their possession. The second is constructive possession, which is when the person has knowledge of the stolen item and has the ability to control it. The consequences of violating this law can include fines and/or imprisonment. If convicted, the person may face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000.