{"id":5450,"date":"2020-09-16T21:02:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T19:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/q1n54kp45c.onrocket.site\/expertise\/fencing\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:47:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:47:16","slug":"fencing","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/www.strafrechtadvocaten.nl\/en\/expertise\/fencing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fencing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is Fencing?<\/h2>\n\n

The law recognizes three types of fencing:<\/p>\n\n

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  1. You are guilty of culpable fencing if you acquire, possess, or transfer goods while you should have suspected at the time of obtaining those goods that they were derived from a crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You are guilty of intentional fencing if you acquire, possess, or transfer goods while you knew at the time of obtaining those goods that they were derived from a crime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You are guilty of habitual fencing when you repeatedly acquire, possess, or transfer goods that you know are derived from crime. In other words: you make a habit of committing intentional fencing. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n

    What Punishment Can You get for Fencing?<\/h2>\n\n

    In case of fencing, the judge can impose a prison sentence. Depending on which type of fencing is proven, this varies between one and six years. A fine of up to \u20ac87,000 can also be imposed. <\/p>\n\n

    Why is it Advisable to Consult a Lawyer if You are Suspected of Fencing?<\/h2>\n\n

    If you are suspected of fencing, it is advisable to seek advice from a criminal defense lawyer<\/a> at the earliest possible stage. With a conviction, you not only risk imprisonment. Even after detention, you may experience adverse consequences, for example when obtaining a Certificate of Conduct (VOG). An experienced lawyer may see opportunities in your criminal case to argue for acquittal. If you are curious about the possibilities, feel free to contact us. <\/p>\n\n

    Has the Public Prosecutor Sent You a Penalty Order or Settlement Proposal?<\/h2>\n\n

    If the Public Prosecutor believes that you have committed a criminal offense, in certain cases they can impose a punishment themselves. You will then receive a settlement proposal<\/a> or penalty order<\/a>. It is also possible that you will be invited to a Public Prosecutor’s hearing<\/a>. In all these cases, you risk getting a criminal record. It is therefore advisable to contact a lawyer<\/a> at the earliest possible stage. Please contact<\/a> us without obligation to discuss the possibilities. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-5450","expertise","type-expertise","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strafrechtadvocaten.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/expertise\/5450","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strafrechtadvocaten.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/expertise"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strafrechtadvocaten.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/expertise"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strafrechtadvocaten.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5450"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}