HOUSE BILL 671

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes

Sponsored By:

Delegate Shank

Entitled:

Criminal Law - Possessing Stolen Property

Synopsis:

Providing that in a prosecution for theft by possessing stolen property, it is not a defense that the property was obtained by means other than the commission of theft, if the property was explicitly described to the defendant as being obtained through the commission of theft.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/7

First Reading Judiciary

Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

3/7

Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING

TRIALS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law

( 7-110 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered