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Robbery consists of a theft accompanied by force or the threat of force. Burglary is trespassing on premises owned or controlled by another for the purpose of committing a theft.
Added: Short definition: Robbery is a crime committed against a person.
Burglary/Theft is a crime involving property only.
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∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA burglary is a surreptious theft from a place, ie a home, office, building, or vehicle. A robbery is a theft from a person. For instance, if you break into the bank at night and take money it is a burglary; if you go into the bank and demand money from an employee under threat of violence, it is a robbery.
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What type of torts are burglary and robbery?
What type of torts are burglary and robbery?
What is The difference between residential burglary and commercial burglary?
What is the difference between residential burglary and commercial burglary as far a being punished?
What are the elements of larceny?
burglary, robbery
What is the difference between robbery and attempted robbery?
Robbery is when the act was commited, and attempted robbery is when a robbery is not completely executed.
How is burglary different from robbery in TN?
Burglary usually refers to the unlawful breaking and entering of a residence or other structure. Robbery usually refers to the violent taking of property from a person or persons, such as in a street robbery.
What are synonyms for break-in?
burglary, robbery, breaking and entering
What phrases describe robbery?
Daylight stealing
How long is a life sentence in ms for burglary?
If it was a burglary of a dwelling then it can carry a sentence of 3 to 25 years in penitentiary, burglary of church up to 14 years in penitentary, burglary of a non-dwelling or auto is up to 7 years, burglary with exposives 5 to 40 years in penitentiary. If it was a robbery up to 15 years in penitentary, armed robbery is up to life WITHOUT parole.
What is another name for theft?
Another name for theft is robbery, burglary, or larceny.
What does 'caper' mean to a cop?
It is slang for a criminal or illegal act such as burglary or robbery.
Why is burglary a more frequently occurring crime than robbery?
The difference between burglary and robbery is that robbery is a face to face crime which usually involves a weapon such as a gun. If someone burglarizes you they are getting into your home or car and taking your property - most often when no one is around to catch them. Burglars are most commonly amateurs and are breaking into homes to take things they can cash out to buy drugs. They are not looking to be identified or to be confronted by the person they are stealing from, and usually are not. It's the easier and safer way to commit a crime so it appeals to more people.
What is aggravated burglary?
Robbery is a crime against PERSON. Burglary is a crime against PROPERTY.
