Robbery
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Plain-English Meaning
Taking property from another person by using or threatening force. Robbery is larceny plus force or intimidation. It is always a felony in New York.
Legal Context
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 160.05–160.15 define robbery in three degrees, all felonies. Robbery in the Third Degree (§ 160.05, D felony) is forcible stealing. Robbery in the Second Degree (§ 160.10, C felony) involves aided by another, physical injury to a non-participant, or display of what appears to be a firearm. Robbery in the First Degree (§ 160.15, B felony) involves an actual deadly weapon, serious physical injury, or armed display.
Real-Life Example
When Marcus grabbed a woman's purse and shoved her to the ground, he was charged with Robbery in the Third Degree — he used force to take property. Had he displayed a gun, the charge would have been elevated to Robbery in the Second Degree.
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Source
Based on N.Y. Penal Law §§ 160.05–160.15. Original B-Legal plain-language explanation.
N.Y. Penal Law §§ 160.05–160.15
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