The Doctrine of Recent Possession

Published for NC Criminal Law on February 03, 2015.

Recently a caller asked: Does the fact that the defendant was found in possession of goods five days after they were stolen create an inference that he stole them? The answer: It depends. As I discuss in my book, North Carolina Crimes, the doctrine of recent possession permits an inference of guilt based on a defendant’s ... Read more

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