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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE J
Offenses Involving Theft
ARTICLE 165
Other Offenses Relating to Theft
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SECTION 165.60
Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE J, ARTICLE 165
§ 165.60 Criminal possession of stolen property; no defense.

In any prosecution for criminal possession of stolen property, it is
no defense that:

1. The person who stole the property has not been convicted,
apprehended or identified; or

2. The defendant stole or participated in the larceny of the property;
or

3. The larceny of the property did not occur in this state.