§ 211

Robbery

See penalty details Violence & Threats Ch. 4 · Robbery

Official text prohibited actmental stateif conditionpenaltylegal term

Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.

History: Enacted 1872.

Simplified explanation

Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property from another's person or immediate presence, against their will, by force or fear; this section states no penalty.