West Virginia § 61-3-18 - 61-3-18. Receiving or transferring stolen goods.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 61-3-18 — 61-3-18. Receiving or transferring stolen goods., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-3-18. 61-3-18. Receiving or transferring stolen goods.
If any person buys or receives from another person, or aids in concealing, or transfers to a person other than the owner thereof, or possesses any stolen goods or other thing of value, which he or she knows or has reason to believe has been stolen, that person is guilty of the larceny thereof, and may be prosecuted although the principal offender has not been convicted: Provided , That possession of stolen goods while acting at the request of law enforcement or in cooperation with law enforcement does not constitute a violation of this section.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 61-3-18
What does West Virginia Code § 61-3-18 cover?
Section 61-3-18 ("61-3-18. Receiving or transferring stolen goods.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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