If a person knowingly possesses stolen property valued at $900, the charge would be Criminal Possession of Stolen Property at what level?

If a person knowingly possesses stolen property valued at $900, the charge would be Criminal Possession of Stolen Property at what level?

• A. Misdemeanor
• B. Felony
• C. Gross misdemeanor
• D. No charge

Answer: (A)

The level is determined by the value of the stolen property. In Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, if the property is valued under $1,000, the offense is a misdemeanor; if it’s $1,000 or more, it becomes a felony. Here the property is worth $900, which is below the $1,000 threshold, so it falls at the misdemeanor level. The key is the “knowingly possesses” element, meaning the person is aware the property is stolen. If the value were higher, the charge would escalate to a felony rather than a misdemeanor.

The level is determined by the value of the stolen property. In Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, if the property is valued under $1,000, the offense is a misdemeanor; if it’s $1,000 or more, it becomes a felony. Here the property is worth $900, which is below the $1,000 threshold, so it falls at the misdemeanor level. The key is the “knowingly possesses” element, meaning the person is aware the property is stolen. If the value were higher, the charge would escalate to a felony rather than a misdemeanor.