Section 40: Possession of property obtained unlawfully
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40. Possession of property obtained unlawfully
Ceux qui, sciemment auront rece- Any person who knowingly relé, en tout ou en partie, ou qui, sans ceives, in whole or in part, or who
excuse ou justification suffisante, without sufficient excuse or justifiseront trouvés avoir en leur posses- cation, is found to have in his possion des choses enlevées, détour- session, articles carried off, abnées, ou obtenues à l’aide d’un stracted or obtained by means of a
crime ou d’un délit seront considérés crime or misdemeanour shall be
et punis comme complices de ce deemed to be an accomplice in the
crime ou de ce délit. crime or misdemeanour.
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Questions this section answers
- Can I be treated as an accomplice for knowingly having stolen goods in my possession?