Stratton's Law (Illinois)

Stratton's Law (Illinois) states that if a person is in possession of stolen property, they can be charged with theft even if they were unaware the item was stolen. Essentially, ignorance of theft does not excuse possession; once you knowingly possess stolen goods, you can be held legally responsible for the theft. This law emphasizes the importance of awareness and intent in theft-related cases and ensures that individuals cannot escape liability simply by claiming they did not know the property was stolen.