Robbery is defined as taking another person's property against his or her will by force or fear. The victim may be forced by the fear of being injured or another family member being injured.

A defendant will face first-degree robbery charges if a robbery occurs inside vehicles, buses, trains, taxi and other motor vehicles as well as occupied houses and boats.

Robbery differs from burglary and theft and is most different in that in a robbery, the use of force or fear is present, while in a burglary or theft, it is not.

Additionally, if a robbery occurs while a victim is using an automated teller machine or is in the vicinity of an ATM, the defendant will face first-degree robbery charges.

First-degree robbery convictions carry a penalty of up to nine years in prison if the defendant acted with others.

Second-degree robbery convictions carry a penalty of up to five years in a California prison.

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Related Links :
California Penal Code (Robbery)
Robbery Rates

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