The federal crime of robbery, formally called Interference with commerce by threats or violence, is defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1951 as follows.
Federal Robbery or Extortion Charges
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Robbery
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Shoplifting Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Illinois, there is no specific charge of “shoplifting” which means that a person accused of shoplifting is often charged with Theft under
Shoplifting Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the state of Iowa, there is not a specific charge of “shoplifting” that is filed when a person is accused of stealing from a store. Instead, charges are generally filed for the crime of Theft
Robbery Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Robbery charges in Illinois are defined in a few different ways, which the crimes of Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, and Armed Robbery. All three types of robber in Illinois are
Robbery Charges in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Iowa, the forcible felony of Robbery is defined by Iowa Code Section 711.1, as the crime a person commits a robbery when, having the intent to commit a theft, the person does any of the following acts to assist or further the commission of the