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is it illegal to purchase something such as clothing or electronics from a random stranger from the streets?

Asked on Dec 16th, 2011 on Business Law - New York

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Hilary B. Miller

Litigation Attorney serving Greenwich, CT

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As a general matter, no. It is illegal to purchase merchandise that you know, or reasonably should know, to be stolen.

Answered on Dec 17th, 2011 at 1:14 PM

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