It is not unusual for people to use the terms “burglary” and “robbery” interchangeably. After all, these terms are typically used to describe various types of theft offenses. While similar, robbery and burglary are each unique criminal offenses that have their own...
The criminal charge of robbery differs substantially from most theft offenses. A conviction requires evidence of more than just the unlawful taking of property. A robbery conviction also requires some type of threat or use of force in an effort to take the property of...
Robbery is one of the most serious theft crimes recognized under Minnesota law. This offense differs from standard theft crimes in that it involves the threat or use of force to take another person’s property. Given the fear and trauma that can come with this type of...
Strong arm robbery is a term used to describe a type of robbery that involves physical force. This informal term could be used in relation to a robbery involving an assault or simply the act of physically taking an object away from another person without their...
In popular culture, especially in film and television, individuals often use the terms robbery and burglary interchangeably. Under Minnesota law, however, these terms have completely different meanings. Before going into the differences, it should be noted that what...
In Minnesota, a felony is an offense that, if convicted, is punishable by more than 1 year of incarceration. Misdemeanors, on the other hand, are less serious offenses that carry lower penalties. Robbery is a felony offense in Minnesota, and a conviction potentially...
Robbery is a serious criminal charge in the State of Minnesota – primarily because it creates a significant risk to the public at large. Moreover, if a jury convicts you of robbery, you may be sentenced to serve time in jail and pay substantial monetary fines, along...
