Under CPSP presumptions, which scenario triggers presumption that the property is stolen?

Under CPSP presumptions, which scenario triggers presumption that the property is stolen?

• A. Pawnbrokers possessing stolen property
• B. People with two stolen credit cards
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A nor B

Answer: (C)

Under CPSP presumptions, certain ways of possessing property create a strong inference that the property is stolen. This means the fact of possession in those specific situations can be enough to conclude the property was stolen, with the burden shifting to challenge that inference. For a pawnbroker who possesses property, the law treats that possession as presumptively tied to stolen goods. A pawnbroker is expected to verify ownership before taking possession, so finding stolen-looking property in their hands supports the inference that the property is stolen. Similarly, possessing two stolen credit cards is highly indicative of theft. The pattern (two or more stolen cards) makes it a strong, automatic signal that the property is stolen, triggering the presumption. So, both scenarios meet the CPSP presumptions trigger, which is why the correct answer is that both A and B apply.

Under CPSP presumptions, certain ways of possessing property create a strong inference that the property is stolen. This means the fact of possession in those specific situations can be enough to conclude the property was stolen, with the burden shifting to challenge that inference.

For a pawnbroker who possesses property, the law treats that possession as presumptively tied to stolen goods. A pawnbroker is expected to verify ownership before taking possession, so finding stolen-looking property in their hands supports the inference that the property is stolen.

Similarly, possessing two stolen credit cards is highly indicative of theft. The pattern (two or more stolen cards) makes it a strong, automatic signal that the property is stolen, triggering the presumption.

So, both scenarios meet the CPSP presumptions trigger, which is why the correct answer is that both A and B apply.