Receiving Flashcards
1
Q
Doctrine of recent possession
A
If a person is found in possession of recently stolen property there is sufficient evidence that the possessor is either the thieve or receiver (circumstantial evidence)
2
Q
Guilty knowledge is proven by?
A
It is an essential element for crime of receiving which can be proven by;
MUST be part of or all property
3
Q
What is Direct evidence?
A
Evidence given by the actual thief (however it is unwise to convict an alleged receiver based on the thiefs uncorroborated evidence)
4
Q
What is Circumstantial evidence?
DUCCA
A
DENIES possession UNDER value price CONCEALS property CONDUCT in relation to sale AMOUNT and nature
