Selling Stolen Property

Selling Stolen Property in Virginia (Va. Code §18.2-108.01) is a separate crime from Larceny. A Person can be convicted of both Grand Larceny and Selling, Attempting to Sell, or Possessing with Intent to Sell Stolen Property in Virginia for stealing and possessing the same property.

For more information on Larceny charges in Virginia, click here.

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Selling, Attempting to Sell, or Possessing with Intent to Sell Stolen Property in Virginia

Selling, attempting to sell, or possessing with intent to sell or distribute stolen property with a combined value of $1,000 or more when the person knew or should have known that the property was stolen is a felony.

Proof of Selling Stolen Property in Virginia

In order to convict someone of Selling, Attempting to Sell, or Possessing Stolen Property in Virginia with the Intent to Sell or Distribute under Va. Code §18.2-108.01(B), the Commonwealth must prove that the offender:

• sold, attempted to sell or distribute, or possessed with intent to sell
• stolen property
• whose combined value was $1,000 or more
• knowing the property to be stolen (or the person should have known the property was stolen)

Penalty for Selling, Attempting to Sell, or Possessing Stolen Property With Intent to Sell in Virginia

Selling, attempting to sell, or possessing with intent to sell or distribute stolen property in Virginia is a Class 5 felony. It is punished with up to 1-10 years in prison and/or a fine up to $2,500. The offender may also be required to pay restitution (payment to a victim to replace a monetary loss) if convicted.

This crime is separate and distinct offense, meaning an offender can be convicted of Selling Stolen Property as well as actual theft of the same property.