What is the test to sustain a conviction for possessing a stolen vehicle?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Martinez, H039511 (Cal. App. 2014):
Thus, to sustain a conviction for possessing a stolen vehicle, the prosecution must prove that (1) the vehicle was stolen; (2) the defendant knew it was stolen; and (3) the defendant had possession of the stolen vehicle. (People v. Martin (1973) 9 Cal.3d 687, 695.)
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