Thanks for the clarification!srothstein wrote:Texas does not have a receiving stolen property or possession of stolen property laws. They, along with several others, were all consolidated into one chapter named theft (PC 31.03). So, the punishment is the same for the actual theft or the possession of the stolen weapon. It makes it easier to build a case now, since I don't have to prove how he got the firearm.
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- Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:30 am
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- Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:36 pm
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I am not up to date on Texas laws, but wouldn't the guy caught with the gun be charged with receiving stolen property rather than with the orginal theft? Of course, I wouldn't be surprised if the guy is a felon already. In that case he's hosed.
I am still thinking about the possible sentences, but I think the courts would call them "cruel and unusual" punishment.
I am still thinking about the possible sentences, but I think the courts would call them "cruel and unusual" punishment.
- Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:38 pm
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That's great news. 
What are the details of the theft and how long ago was it?
What are the details of the theft and how long ago was it?