What does 'receiving' involve?

What does 'receiving' involve?

• A. Taking possession or control of the stolen goods, either alone or with others
• B. Merely inspecting the goods in the thief's presence while deciding whether to buy them
• C. Receiving via an agent
• D. Taking possession with others

Answer: (A)

Receiving means you have taken possession or established control over stolen goods. It doesn’t have to be done personally; you can exercise that control alone or with others, or through an agent acting for you. The crucial element is actually gaining possession or control, not merely looking at the goods or deciding to buy them. So taking possession or control, whether by yourself or with others (including via an agent), best captures what receiving involves.

Receiving means you have taken possession or established control over stolen goods. It doesn’t have to be done personally; you can exercise that control alone or with others, or through an agent acting for you. The crucial element is actually gaining possession or control, not merely looking at the goods or deciding to buy them. So taking possession or control, whether by yourself or with others (including via an agent), best captures what receiving involves.