Title 18, Crimes and Criminal ProcedureRelease 119-102
§3435 Receiver of Stolen Property Triable Before or After Principal
Title 18 › PART II — CRIMINAL PROCEDURE › CHAPTER 221 — ARRAIGNMENT, PLEAS AND TRIAL › § 3435
Summary
A person accused of receiving or hiding stolen goods can be put on trial either before or after the person who actually stole them.
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Title 18, §3435
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A person charged with receiving or concealing stolen property may be tried either before or after the trial of the principal offender.
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Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 101, 467 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §§ 48, 288, 35 Stat. 1098, 1145). Other provisions of section 101 and 467 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., were incorporated in section 641 and 662 of this title. Necessary changes were made in phraseology.
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18 U.S.C. § 3435
Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102