What is the legal test for possession of stolen property?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ferrando, A127407, A131016 (Cal. App. 2011):
"Possession of the stolen property may be actual or constructive and need not be exclusive. [Citations.] Physical possession is also not a requirement. It is sufficient if the defendant acquires a measure of control or dominion over the stolen property." (People v. Land (1994) 30 Cal.App.4th 220, 223-224, fn. omitted.)
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