Robbery is an act of stealing, using force or fear to take something from another person. The most common felony charges that result from a robbery are second degree robbery and first degree robbery. Robbery can be distinguished from burglary and theft because for a crime to be classified as a robbery the victim must KNOW that an item was taken. The item does not necessarily have to be their own property (it could be on loan from a friend), but it must be taken from someone that they know and trust.
A criminal defense lawyer can help if you have been arrested for robbery or any other type of felony charge. We can provide a full review of your case with a free consultation and begin working on an effective plan to fight the charges.
The term actus reus means the actual physical act that constitutes a criminal offense. However, to be found guilty of a crime you must also have the mens rea, or the criminal state of mind, at the time that the illegal act was committed.
For an action to be considered a crime, it must be intentional, meaning that the perpetrator knew and intended that they were breaking the law. Unintentional actions like reflexes or movements made while unconscious do not meet this criteria and therefore cannot be a crime. However, you can still be charged with a crime if you acted in recklessness or negligence.