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18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925 (2026)

 Receiving stolen property.

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§ 3925.  Receiving stolen property.

(a)  Offense defined.--A person is guilty of theft if he intentionally receives, retains, or disposes of movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has probably been stolen, unless the property is received, retained, or disposed with intent to restore it to the owner.

(b)  Definition.--As used in this section the word "receiving" means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property.

 

Cross References.  Section 3925 is referred to in sections 3903, 3929.3, 5708, 6105 of this title; section 5552 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 586 cases (98 in the last 5 years), 1973–2026 · leading case: Alexis Barradas Jacome v. Attorney Gen. United States, 39 F.4th 111 (3rd Cir. 2022).
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Alexis Barradas Jacome v. Attorney Gen. United States, 39 F.4th 111 (3rd Cir. 2022). · cites it 8× “In October 2019, Barradas-Jacome pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, in violation of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925 (a), 2 and was sentenced to 12–24 months’ imprisonment.”
Commonwealth v. Sell, 470 A.2d 457 (Pa. 1983). · cites it 4× “In the instant case, appellant was charged with receiving stolen property, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925. That offense is defined in the Crimes Code as follows: (a) Offense defined.”
Commonwealth v. Hockenbury, 701 A.2d 1334 (Pa. 1997). · cites it 8× “Furthermore, the Commonwealth concedes that the same provision of the statutes, namely 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925, is involved in both the Dauphin County and Lycoming County prosecutions.”
Com. v. Reed, S., 216 A.3d 1114 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019). · cites it 2× “" 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a). "Receiving" is statutorily defined as "acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property.”
Commonwealth v. Parrish, 191 A.3d 31 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 780-113(a)(16) ; 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a) ; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(a)(1), respectively.”
Lou Ann Merkle v. Upper Dublin Sch. Dist. Upper Dublin Twp. Police Dep't Margaret Thomas Clair Brown, Jr., Dr. Jack Hahn, Detective, 211 F.3d 782 (3rd Cir. 2000). · cites it 2× “On September 2, Hahn arrested Merkle and charged her with theft by taking pursuant to 18 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 3921. 3 The police criminal complaint also charged her with receipt of stolen property pursuant to 18 Pa.”
Commonwealth v. Randal, 837 A.2d 1211 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2003). · cites it 2× “§ 3731(a)(1) and (4), one count of Receiving Stolen Property (RSP), 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925, and the summary offense of Windshield Obstructions and Wipers, 75 Pa.”
Reading Area Water Auth. v. Unemployment Comp. Bd. of Review, 137 A.3d 658 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). · cites it 2× “3 18 Pa. C.S. § 3925. 4 Act of December 5, 1936, Second Ex.”
Commonwealth v. Johnson, 180 A.3d 474 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 3921(a) (count 4); one count of receiving stolen property, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a) (count 5); and one count of possession of firearm prohibited, 18 Pa.”
Commonwealth v. Kinsey, 375 A.2d 727 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1977). · cites it 4× “[2] The Crimes Code, supra; 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925. [3] It would be unreasonable in the extreme to expect a defendant to join spontaneously in counsel's making of oral post-verdict motions.”
Commonwealth v. Campbell, 505 A.2d 262 (Pa. 1986). · cites it 4× “[2] 18 Pa.Cons.Stat. § 3925. [3] 18 Pa.Cons.Stat.”
Commonwealth v. Gibbs, 981 A.2d 274 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2009). “18 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 3925(a). 6 . Appellant’s possession of a controlled substance count merged into the possession with intent to deliver for sentencing purposes.”
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— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925(A) — 6 cases
Com. v. Golden, J. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
Com. v. Thompson, W. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
Com. v. Rowbottom, T. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
Com. v. Shipman, B. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
Com. v. Poole, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).
— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925(a) — 325 cases
Commonwealth v. Parrish, 191 A.3d 31 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 780-113(a)(16) ; 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a) ; and 18 Pa.C.S. § 6105(a)(1), respectively.”
Commonwealth v. Johnson, 180 A.3d 474 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018). “§ 3921(a) (count 4); one count of receiving stolen property, 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a) (count 5); and one count of possession of firearm prohibited, 18 Pa.”
Commonwealth v. Gibbs, 981 A.2d 274 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2009). “18 Pa. Cons.Stat. Ann. § 3925(a). 6 . Appellant’s possession of a controlled substance count merged into the possession with intent to deliver for sentencing purposes.”
Commonwealth v. Champney, 832 A.2d 403 (Pa. 2003).
Commonwealth v. Swope, 123 A.3d 333 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).
— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925(a)(1) — 1 case
Com. v. Rothwell, L. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
— 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3925(b) — 12 cases
Com. v. Reed, S., 216 A.3d 1114 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2019). “" 18 Pa.C.S. § 3925(a). "Receiving" is statutorily defined as "acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property.”
Com. of Pa. v. Gorman, 182 A.3d 1035 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).
Com. v. Neberdosky, M., Jr. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
In the Interest of R.M., Appeal of: R.M., A Minor (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).
Com. v. Reese, K. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).
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