Supreme Court of New Jersey· 8/4/1989

State v. McCoy

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561 A.2d 582
116 N.J. 293
1989 N.J. LEXIS 108

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recognizing that person may be convicted of attempt to receive stolen property
recognizing that person may be convicted of attempt to receive stolen property
knowing that the property was stolen is a key element of the offense
“In a broad sense, the term ‘possession’ denotes facts pertaining to the relationship between a person and an item of property, as well as the consequences that attach to those facts.”
guilt of receiving stolen automobile requires proof of \possession\ of the automobile, and \possession\ requires \intentional control and dominion\; a \mere passenger is not in possession of a car\
\A defendant's mere presence in or near a stolen vehicle will not create an inference of possession if there is no other evidence to establish a connection between the defendant and the vehicle.\

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Judges: Clifford, Handler, Pollock, O'Hern, Garibaldi, Stein

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