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Theft merely consists of taking something from another person with the intention to permanently dispossess the rightful owner of it. It is stealing without force or fear. Embezzlement is a form of stealing in which an employee redirects money intended for their employer or other staff members for their own use. In the same way, fraud is also one way of theft, which involves the use of delusion to deprive someone of their property permanently.
Robbery is another specific intent crime; it is defined as the unauthorized appropriation by means of violence or threat of serious bodily injury, of the property of another person with the intention of depriving permanently that person of the object and also profiting.
There are two different forms of robbery, one that is characterized by strength over other things and by violence and intimidation on people within the robbery.
For the execution of the robbery, some of the circumstances below should apply:
Theft and Robbery are federal offenses where an individual is deprived of his or her personal belongings. Although both words mean almost the same thing, these terms are different from each other. While both include taking the property of another, the differences lie in the way it is accomplished. We present two examples to have greater clarity on these items.
Theft is when a person takes other's belonging illegally with the intention of not returning them. The victim does not have to be present at the scene of the crime.
Theft is defined as the stealing act and disposing of personal property with intent to expropriate the rightful owner of it. Theft is quick to do (steal and run away) or invisible (steal without realizing at the same time). In many jurisdictions, robbery and theft are assumed to be synonyms. Theft is also used as a casual term for certain property crimes, embezzlement and fraud. Depending on the stolen object and the region, the punishment may include penalties, fines or jail time.
Robbery is defined by law as a crime that is done to try to take something of value from a person by force, intimidation or force over things. For this to happen, a person must be involved. If a person is not involved it cannot be counted as a robbery. Furthermore, robbery is defined as the stealing act or practice, specifically stealing from a person or in the presence of another by violence or threat. Robbery can include multiple victims or victim. Bank robbery for example commonly involves weapons and victims.
Crimes of theft and robbery can result in misdemeanors or felonies. If this is your case, you need to be clear about your rights. You need to seek the assistance of a criminal defense attorney who will analyze all information in your case and give you the best possible chance of receiving a favorable outcome in court by showing insufficient evidence, providing factual innocence and others.
The legal system is intimidating, confusing and even terrifying and frustrating. That is why it is essential to hire an attorney who can give a reason for the options available and defend you at every stage of the process by committing to outstanding, personalized legal representation.
Gallardo Law Firm and its attorneys are committed to helping people who have been convicted of theft and/or robbery and require the assistance of a qualified criminal defense attorney with integrity and honesty, acting in accordance with the highest ethical standards to handle their criminal defense.
Regardless of the matter the clients are facing, our attorneys guide them through the legal process with the utmost respect and care they deserve. The attorneys will explain how the law affects their cases and the legal options available. We also have online help on the website, advising prospective customers of their rights. Any violent crime can have long-lasting effects; contact our criminal defense attorneys and discuss your theft or robbery case and learn about the potential penalties.
