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# \[5] 7 - Operating a Vehicle With Stolen Plates

**Offense Classification:** **Felony**

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#### **Definition:**

Operating a Vehicle With Stolen Plates occurs when an individual **knowingly drives or uses a motor vehicle bearing license plates that are reported stolen, unlawfully obtained, or registered to another vehicle** with the intent to deceive, evade identification, or commit another offense.

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#### **Elements of the Crime:**

* The individual was **operating or in possession of a motor vehicle**.
* The vehicle had **license plates that were stolen or unlawfully transferred**.
* The individual **knew or reasonably should have known** the plates were stolen.
* The plates were used to **evade detection, impersonate another vehicle, or commit a criminal act**.

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#### **Penalties:**

**Felony:**

* **Jail Time:** 1 to 5 years
* **Fine:** Up to $15,000
* **License Suspension:** Up to 2 years

**Additional Consequences:**

* **Vehicle impoundment and forensic examination**
* **Restitution for any damage or losses incurred through misuse**
* **Possible charges for related offenses involving deception or fraud**

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#### **Related Charges:**

[**\[5\] 8 - Tampering With Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-8-tampering-with-vehicle-identification-number-vin.md) *(If VIN was altered in addition to the plates)*\
[**\[5\] 6 - Driving With a Suspended License**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-6-driving-with-a-suspended-license.md) *(If driving privileges were already restricted)*\
[**\[5\] 9 - Swapping License Plates**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-9-swapping-license-plates.md) *(If plate alteration was part of a broader scheme)*\
[**\[5\] 5 - Evading Police**](/tbd-rp-department-of-justice-legal-code/unified-code-of-laws/title-6-penal-code/5-vehicular-offenses/5-5-evading-police.md) *(If stolen plates were used to flee or obscure identity)*


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