A person need not be in actual physical control of stolen property to be guilty of receiving it as long as he or she has constructive possession.

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Constructive possession means that the person has control over the location where the stolen property is being kept or has the ability to access it. Possession can be physical or constructive, and both types of possession can lead to a charge of receiving stolen property.

A Person Need Not Be in Actual Physical Control of Stolen