1. Of the following scenarios, which one would be classified as robbery?
A. A suspect enters a bank and hands the teller a threatening note demanding money. The teller gives the suspect $2,000, and the suspect walks from the bank.
B. A suspect enters a jewelry store and, after looking at diamond rings, puts a ring in his pocket and runs from the store.
C. A suspect enters a convenience store and, when the clerk isn't looking, reaches into the cash drawer to take $2,500 and runs from the store.
D. A suspect breaks into a locked and parked car and steals a fur coat worth $5,000.
is it A
Yes, scenario A would be classified as robbery. To determine this, let's review the definitions and elements of robbery.
Robbery is a crime that involves taking someone else's property by using force, threats, or intimidation. It typically occurs when a person takes something directly from another person's possession, such as from their hands or immediate vicinity, and the victim is aware of the theft.
In scenario A, the suspect entered the bank, handed a threatening note to the teller, and demanded money. The teller, feeling threatened, gave the suspect $2,000. This action meets the elements of robbery as it involves taking money from the bank directly and involves the use of threats or intimidation.