Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

Being In The Possession of Stolen Goods

My brother was arrested last night for ''Being In The Possession Of Stolen Goods''. A person claimed that my brother and a friend tried to sell him something from a ''supposed'' stolen car, but when they searched my brother they didn't find anything on him. His arrest form said that he was in the possession of the stolen item and he lives here with myself and my parents and we have yet to find the item[s] that were stolen from this vehicle. Can a person be charged with ''Being In The Possession Of Stolen Goods'' and the arresting officer couldn't find the item that he was arrested for? I hope that this make sense?


Asked on 10/30/02, 2:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Being In The Possession of Stolen Goods

Yes, a person can be arrested for possession of stolen goods even though they didn't find the goods. The big question is whether or not they can successfully convict him. Apparently the police felt that although they didn't recover the stolen good from your brother, that they have other evidence that he was in fact in possession of the goods. If you care to discuss this further, you are welcome to call. (843) 828-1137

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Answered on 10/30/02, 3:19 pm


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