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N.Y. Penal Law § 165.60: Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense

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  1. Penal Law
  2. Part 3. Specific Offenses
  3. Title J. Offenses Involving Theft
  4. Article 165. Other Offenses Relating to Theft

§ 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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