Is it robbery if you go into a bank and give the teller a note that says "Give me money" and the teller gives you money? Or what would you be charged with? The Wikipedia definition is that you have to use force. So if you do get charged with robbery, could I go up to all the homeless people I have given money to to have them charged with robbery?
2007-03-01 10:31:19 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well, think about it....if a homeless person gives you a note asking for money...and you gave it to them..shouldest that be robery? I don't she the difference between giving the note to a bank or a regular person.
2007-03-01 10:39:10 · update #1
Sorry, shouldest = shouldent and she = see
2007-03-01 10:40:02 · update #2
If you give them the note but they give you no money, it's considered attempted robbery.
If you give them the note and they give you money, it's considered robbery.
Either way, you get charged with a federal crime.
It's considered a crime because it's theft. If a homeless man gives you a note demanding money, you can press charges against him for the same thing because he's still breaking the law. Except it'll be dealt with by local authorities, instead of the FBI. FBI takes over financial institution crimes because you're stealing from a place known to keep large amounts of money on hand, and the FDIC for banks and the NCUA for credit unions are responsible for replenishing that cash so the customers don't lose any. The FDIC and NCUA are government establishments.
2007-03-01 10:40:44 · answer #1 · answered by Krista B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think that this is a game give it a go. You can ponder the legal issues for the next five years in the lock up. Implied threats are regarded by the law as genuine threats. If you go to a bank where you do not have an account and demand money, this can be construed as an implied threat. If you take the money and leave, you are duck meat.
There are laws against panhandling for the same reason. Implied threats happen every day by panhandlers, but the dollar amounts don't cause the law enforcement officials to spend any time enforcing the laws. However when you approach a legitimate business, then they have the clout to get you locked up.
2007-03-01 10:41:36 · answer #2 · answered by yes_its_me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The definition is actually "using force or fear" and I'm sure if you passed the teller a note like that they would be scared shitless. But, if you want to find out for sure, why don't you go try it. I'm sure the police will love arguing specifics with you.
2007-03-01 10:43:46 · answer #3 · answered by Loki's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Virginia - you would be charged with robbery. Giving the teller the note would be implied force. Maybe they'd let you off with a slap on the hand if you added "please" and "thank you". LOL
2007-03-01 10:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Chris S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Threats are considered a form of force and coersion,so yes, you can be charged with attempted robbery, or robbery, if you get money and walk away.
2007-03-01 10:35:10 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you give them a note that says that, you'll get charged for robbery. It may not be armed robbery, but it will be robbery.
2007-03-01 10:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is robbery, but if you dont have a weapon then it is not aggravated robbery, which carries a heavier sentence. About the homeless, they asked and you gave, and it was YOUR money~~when you ask a bank, it is not THEIR money, but other people's money!
2007-03-01 10:35:14 · answer #7 · answered by cvjade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you would be arrested and charged with "attempted robbery" Then you would go to court and argue what your true intention was, and a jury and judge would decide.
2007-03-01 10:40:48 · answer #8 · answered by BP 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a federal crime, for just presenting the note and will require 20 years or more in federal prison.
2007-03-01 10:57:35 · answer #9 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following week there was a VIED planted under the robbers getaway vehicle.
2015-06-28 22:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by marzmargs12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋