Intro to Paralegal Studies Practice

Which crime involves receiving stolen property?

1. Forgery

2. Burglary

3. Embezzlement

4. Accessory after the fact

The correct answer is: Forgery

Receiving stolen property is a distinct crime characterized by the act of knowingly accepting or purchasing items that have been unlawfully taken from their rightful owner. The correct answer to this question is found within the context of what the crime entails. Forgery involves altering or creating a document with the intent to deceive, which does not relate to the act of receiving stolen property. Burglary pertains to unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime, typically theft, but again does not directly involve the reception of stolen items. Embezzlement refers to the misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to an individual's care, which similarly does not describe the act of receiving stolen goods. Accessory after the fact is a legal designation for someone who assists another knowing that they have committed a crime, but it does not specifically address the act of receiving items that are known to be stolen. Therefore, the nature of receiving stolen property is distinctly separate from all these crimes.