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7706 – Presumptions | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law presumes illegal activity when vehicles have altered IDs or are stolen, aiding law enforcement in vehicle-related crimes. Learn more here.

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7706 – Presumptions

Pennsylvania Title 18 - Crimes and Offenses § 7706

Summary

Pennsylvania's Section 7706 establishes presumptions related to vehicles with altered or falsified identification numbers and stolen vehicles. It states that possessing such vehicles or parts, or failing to keep required records, can be used as evidence of illegal activity. Additionally, police reports indicating a vehicle was stolen at the time of possession serve as evidence of unauthorized possession.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law presumes illegal activity when vehicles have altered IDs or are stolen, aiding law enforcement in vehicle-related crimes. Learn more here.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.