New Jersey § 2c:20-10
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2c:20-10.
a. Receiving a stolen motor vehicle. A person is guilty of receiving a stolen motor vehicle if the person knowingly receives
or brings into this State a motor vehicle that is the property of another knowing
that it has been stolen, or believing that it is probably stolen. Receiving a stolen motor vehicle is a crime of the second degree if the value of the
motor vehicle is $75,000 or more, otherwise it is a crime of the third degree. b. It is an affirmative defense that the property was received with the purpose to
restore it to the owner. c. Permissive inference. The requisite knowledge or belief may be inferred in the case of a person who: (1) is found in possession or control of two or more motor vehicles stolen on two
or more separate occasions; or (2) has received a stolen motor vehicle in another transaction within the year preceding
the transaction charged; or (3) being a person in the business of buying or selling motor vehicles, acquires the
motor vehicle without having ascertained by reasonable inquiry that the person from
whom it was obtained had a legal right to possess and dispose of it; or (4) is found in possession of a motor vehicle without proper documentation or other
evidence of right to possession. For the purposes of this section, “ receiving ” means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the
motor vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2c:20-10
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2c:20-10 cover?
Section 2c:20-10 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2c:20-10?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2c:20-10 apply to my situation?
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