Robbery
Robbery
Robbery (/ˈrɒbəri/; from Latin robbare, "to steal") is the crime of taking or attempting to take anything of value by force, threat of force, or by putting the victim in fear. It is a felony punishable by law.
Etymology
The term "robbery" comes from the Latin word robbare, meaning "to steal". It was first used in English in the context of crime in the 14th century.
Definition
Robbery is defined as the act of stealing property from another person or place, especially by using force or threats. This distinguishes it from other forms of theft, such as burglary or larceny, which do not involve the use of force or intimidation.
Elements of Robbery
There are several elements that must be present for a crime to be considered a robbery:
- Intent: The perpetrator must have the intention to steal or unlawfully take something of value.
- Force or Fear: The perpetrator must use force, threat of force, or instill fear in the victim to commit the robbery.
- Property: The object of the robbery must be something of value.
- Presence: The property must be in the possession of another person at the time of the robbery.
Related Terms
- Burglary: The unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.
- Larceny: The unlawful taking and carrying away of personal property with the intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently.
- Felony: A serious crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
- Misdemeanor: A lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Robbery
- Wikipedia's article - Robbery
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