Article 165 Stolen Property | Penal Law 165.45
New York Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree Lawyer
Criminal possession of stolen property in the fourth degree is a felony that may involve alleged property value, credit or debit cards, vehicles, firearms, public records, or other specified property. These cases require careful review of the prosecution theory because the degree can depend on the type and value of the property.
Lebedin Kofman LLP represents clients in New York theft, larceny, stolen-property, fraud, and vehicle-related property cases. The firm focuses on early intervention, charge analysis, evidence review, and defense strategy designed to protect the client from both criminal penalties and long-term collateral consequences.
Call 646-663-4430 or contact the firm for a confidential consultation.
What prosecutors may focus on
- property type
- property value
- credit or debit card allegations
- vehicle records
- firearm or public-record allegations
- knowledge
- search and seizure issues
Defense issues in these cases
- challenging the alleged category of property
- testing value proof
- disputing knowledge and control
- reviewing whether police had legal grounds to search or question the client
In theft and property cases, small factual differences can change the charge, the potential punishment, and the best defense path. The value of property, whether the client knew property was stolen, whether there was consent, and whether the matter is really a civil dispute can all become central issues.
Early defense work may include contacting prosecutors before indictment, preserving video or digital records, reviewing police body-camera footage, analyzing receipts or account records, preparing for grand jury issues, and building a record for dismissal, reduction, acquittal, or a carefully negotiated resolution.
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Frequently asked questions
Why can stolen-property possession become a felony?
The charge can become a felony based on alleged value or the type of property involved, such as cards, vehicles, firearms, or other listed categories.
What evidence matters most?
Possession, knowledge, property records, valuation, statements, and search issues often matter most, but the defense depends on the prosecution theory.
Contact Lebedin Kofman LLP
If you are under investigation or have been arrested for a theft, larceny, stolen-property, or related charge, speak with counsel as early as possible. Call 646-663-4430 or contact Lebedin Kofman LLP.