4.14 Possession of Recently Stolen Property is a criminal offense that occurs when a person knowingly possesses or receives stolen property within a certain period of time after it was stolen. This offense is considered a felony in most states. Depending on the jurisdiction, the time frame for possession of recently stolen property can range from a few hours to several days. There are two types of 4.14 Possession of Recently Stolen Property. The first is called Actual Possession, which occurs when a person has direct physical control of the stolen property, such as when the property is in their possession or on their person. The second type is Constructive Possession, which occurs when a person has the means to access and control the stolen property, even though they are not in direct physical possession of it.