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  1. Robbery - Wikipedia

    Robbery is the felonious and violent taking of any money or goods from the person of another, putting him in fear, be the value thereof above or under one shilling.

  2. How Are Theft, Robbery, and Burglary Different?

    Mar 12, 2024 · Robbery, like theft, involves taking someone's property without the owner's consent, but robbery has some elements that theft doesn't require. Robbery involves taking property from a …

  3. ROBBERY Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of ROBBERY is the act or practice of robbing; specifically : larceny from the person or presence of another by violence or threat. How to use robbery in a sentence.

  4. robbery | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute

    Robbery, a crime that originated at common law, is an act of unlawfully taking the property of another by violent force or the threat of such force, with the intent to deprive them of it permanently.

  5. RCW 9A.56.190: Robbery—Definition. - Washington

    Such taking constitutes robbery whenever it appears that, although the taking was fully completed without the knowledge of the person from whom taken, such knowledge was prevented by the use of …

  6. Robbery Overview - FindLaw

    Aug 21, 2023 · Robbery is theft accomplished by violence or the threat of violence. Unlike theft or burglary, robbery typically includes the presence of a victim who faces the threat of bodily harm. If …

  7. What Is Robbery According to the Law? - LegalClarity

    Aug 23, 2025 · Robbery is a serious criminal offense that involves the unlawful taking of property from another person. This crime is distinguished from simpler forms of theft by specific elements that …

  8. This brochure is intended to provide interested parties and the general public with a quick overview of sentencing trends for Robbery offenses. This brochure contains information on sentence types, …

  9. Robbery Laws | Criminal Law Center | Justia

    Aug 7, 2025 · Learn about the crime of robbery, which usually consists of theft carried out by the use of force or threats, and the related crime of aggravated robbery.

  10. DC Robbery Law: What You Should Know - Scrofano Law, PC

    A person can be charged with robbery, attempted or armed robbery, depending on the circumstances. If you made an attempt to rob someone and failed to actually do so, you can still be charged with …