Under what condition can someone be charged with receiving stolen property?

Charging someone with receiving stolen property typically requires proof that the individual knowingly acquired, possessed, or interacted with property that they knew was stolen, and did so often with the intention of deriving profit from that property. This means that awareness of the stolen status is crucial; it emphasizes mens rea (the mental state of the defendant) as a key component of the crime.

When individuals are found to be dealing with stolen goods knowingly, it underscores the intent to benefit unlawfully from property that belongs to someone else. This understanding is foundational in law enforcement and legal proceedings regarding theft and property crimes, as it directly correlates to the responsibility of the individual in securing and using property.

The other options do not meet the legal criteria for this charge. Finding abandoned property does not imply knowledge of its stolen status, reporting stolen property indicates compliance with the law rather than criminal intent, and sharing property with friends can occur without any knowledge of it being stolen. Therefore, only the condition involving knowingly interacting with stolen goods directly aligns with the legal framework for receiving stolen property.