Robbery means stealing money or goods from a person by violence or threats of immediate physical harm. This crime is classed as a felony, and is punishable by imprisonment. The value of the property taken has little influence in determining the legal penalty, so long as the property is of value to its owner. Robbery with a gun is usually considered more serious than simple robbery. Robbery on a street or highway is often called highway robbery. Carjacking is a type of robbery in which the thief steals an automobile. Robbery occurs only when a thief uses force or threats to obtain something from a person. The crime of stealing a person’s possessions without using force or threats is called larceny. Burglary is the act of entering a home or business without permission for the purpose of committing a crime.
