Q:

What is strong arm robbery?

A:

Quick Answer

The Free Dictionary defines strong arm robbery as taking or stealing something from a person using force or threats but without using a weapon. Use of any weapon when committing a robbery, even if only used to threaten, is considered armed robbery.

 Know More

Keep Learning

What is strong arm robbery?
Credit:Nathan ALLIARDPhotononstopGetty Images

Full Answer

The Free Dictionary explains that robbery is a type of larceny, or stealing. Robbery differs from general larceny in that goods are taken from individuals in their presence by force or intimidation, and strong arm robbery is always treated as a more serious crime than basic larceny. If a weapon is used, the crime is considered armed robbery. If no weapon is used, it is strong arm robbery.

If a purse snatcher sneaks up behind a victim and grabs the victim's purse before the victim has a chance to react, it does not count as strong arm robbery since the victim was neither threatened nor attacked physically, as explained by the Free Dictionary. If a purse snatcher enters the victim's personal space and shouts, "Give me your purse!", that constitutes strong arm robbery even though the robber never laid a hand upon the victim. The Free Dictionary explains that this constitutes intimidation and an implied physical threat if the demand is not followed.

Learn more about Crime
Sources:
legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com

Related Questions

  • Q:

    What is aggravated burglary?

    A:

    Aggravated burglary is entering someone's house to steal something with the intent to commit another crime or while using or carrying a weapon. Not all states make a distinction between burglary and aggravated burglary. Some states allow for more serious punishment for burglaries committed with aggravating circumstances.

    Full Answer >
    Filed Under:
  • Q:

    What are the safest 10 cities in the United States?

    A:

    Irvine, California, Murrieta, California, and Cary, North Carolina, top the list of safest cities in the United States. Only cities with populations greater than 100,000 were considered by 24/7 Wall Street, which compiled the list using factors such as violent crime, educational attainment and income.

    Full Answer >
    Filed Under:
  • Q:

    Is a DUI a felony?

    A:

    A DUI is usually defined as a misdemeanor, although the circumstances surrounding the DUI event can raise the level of the offense to a felony. Whether the circumstances surrounding the DUI justify raising it to the level of a felony varies by jurisdiction.

    Full Answer >
    Filed Under:
  • Q:

    How old was Nelson Mandela when he went to jail?

    A:

    Nelson Mandela was 44 years old when he first went to jail in 1962. Mandela was imprisoned for 28 years until his release on Feb. 11, 1990.

    Full Answer >
    Filed Under:

You May Also Like

PEOPLE SEARCH FOR

Explore