State of New York v. Mark Smith

Binghamton, New York criminal defense lawyer represents the Defendant charged with unauthorized use of a stolen vehicle and speeding.


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In New York, possession of a stolen vehicle is prosecuted under criminal possession of stolen property laws, where knowingly possessing a stolen motor vehicle worth more than $100 is generally charged as a felony.

Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree (NY Penal Law § 165.45): This is a Class E felony (punishable by up to four years in prison) that specifically applies when a person knowingly possesses a stolen motor vehicle valued at over $100.

Higher Degrees: If the value of the vehicle is higher, the charge increases:

Third Degree (§ 165.50): Property valued over $3,000 is a Class D felony (up to seven years in prison).Second Degree (§ 165.52): Property valued over $50,000 is a Class C felony (up to 15 years in prison).

First Degree (§ 165.54): Property valued over $1,000,000 is a Class B felony.
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle (Joyriding): If the intent was just to use the vehicle without permission rather than permanently deprive the owner, it falls under unauthorized use (§ 165.05 to § 165.08), ranging from a misdemeanor to a Class D felony.

A criminal charge is not proof of guilt.