Marsh and Others v The State

Facts

The appellants were convicted of receiving stolen property found in their possession.

Issue

Was possession enough?

Held

No. The prosecution must prove receipt with knowledge that the property was stolen.

Principle

Receiving requires guilty knowledge, not mere possession.

Why it matters

Basic authority on the mental element of receiving.

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