Legal Definitions - receptator

RECEPTATOR

A receptator is someone who harbors a criminal or receives stolen property.

This term comes from the Latin word "receptare," which means "to harbor (a criminal or the proceeds of crime)." In Scots law, a receptator can be:

1. A person who knowingly provides shelter or protection to a felon, helping them to avoid arrest or prosecution.
2. A person who knowingly receives or buys stolen property, knowing that it was obtained illegally.

Example 1: John knew that his friend had committed a robbery and was on the run from the police. He offered to let his friend stay at his house to hide from the authorities. John is a receptator because he is harboring a criminal.

Example 2: Sarah bought a laptop from a stranger on the street for a very low price. She suspected that it might be stolen, but she didn't ask any questions. Later, she found out that the laptop was indeed stolen. Sarah is a receptator because she knowingly received stolen property.

These examples illustrate how a person can be considered a receptator if they knowingly assist a criminal or benefit from their illegal activities.