Asked by Rhiki Jackson on Apr 25, 2024

Silvia walks into a convenience store, points a gun at the clerk, and takes all of the money from the cash register. Silvia is likely to be accused of which of the following?

A) Robbery
B) Larceny
C) Forgery
D) Attempted murder

Robbery

The taking of money, personal property, or any other article of value from a person by means of force or fear.

Larceny

The wrongful or fraudulent taking and carrying away of another person’s personal property with the intent to deprive the person permanently of the property.

Forgery

The fraudulent making or altering of any writing in a way that changes the legal rights and liabilities of another.

  • Build the competency to separate between various crime types, including property, violent, public order, and white-collar crimes.
  • Knowing the legal consequences and categorizations of specific criminal activities such as robbery, burglary, and arson.