People v. Dunaway

Defendant was found guilty by a jury of violating section 496 of the Penal Code, in that on May 25, 1962, he bought and received two outboard motors which he knew had been stolen. He appeals from the judgment of conviction.

The motors were stolen by Richard Bailey and Kenneth Bailey, his 16-year-old brother. They transported them to appellant’s place of business, which he operated under the name of Diablo Boat Works. Appellant bought the motors from them for $50 and paid this amount by check to Richard Bailey.

Sufficiency of evidence to establish, knowledge of appellant that motors were stolen.

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