Of course I had the check legally, but for some reason they wanted me to open an account or else present them with them with 5 of the 7 "valid" id forms.
2007-03-09 09:13:24 · 17 answers · asked by justanotheruser 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Absolutely, even a finger in your pocket pointed in a way that simulates a handgun makes your crime an armed robbery.
2007-03-09 09:16:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Generally, yes. The use of an apparent weapon is generally sufficient for aggravation, based on the reasonable beliefs of the victims.
But if the check is drawn on their bank, payable to you, then they are required (in most states) to cash it, even if you don't have an account. And generally, they cannot require more than a valid state issued picture ID, your signature and a fingerprint. IF the check was drawn on that bank.
2007-03-09 17:17:33 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you could be convicted of armed robbery even if the check was a legal valid check because you entered the bank with what appears to be a loaded firearm
2007-03-09 17:17:41 · answer #3 · answered by Mike A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you told them to cash a check and you didn't ask for money, then no, it wouldn't be robbery. But you'd still be facing felony criminal charges for assault with a deadly weapon (assault can be a reasonable threat), and probably misdemeanor charges for public nuisance, disturbing the peace, or whatever. And there are probably some federal charges you'd have to face, too.
It's a really bad idea, basically.
2007-03-09 17:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by dussin23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes !!!! and by the way you have a good chance of getting shot due to you will be the only who knows it is fake . you have a great chance of the following charges : possible hostage , ie. holding ones against thier will.
attempted armed robbery. / armed robbery
you have a good chance of getting your self and or others killed . from no more than hysteria,/ or panic !
2007-03-09 17:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by kbowers41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you walk on the sun will your feet get burned?
Well, it's impossible to walk on the sun and you'd never make it to the counter carrying a realistic looking rifle. You'd probably be arrested and eventually charged with reckless endangerment or something less severe, as long as you didn't point the gun at anyone or act threateningly.
2007-03-09 17:17:38 · answer #6 · answered by sspade30 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes
2007-03-09 17:16:40 · answer #7 · answered by puppylove 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! I use to work in the banking system its has something to do with intent.
2007-03-09 18:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by tressroy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was the check drawn on that bank?
2007-03-09 17:22:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do that. Not legally, but you could do it. I look forward to seeing you as one of this years deceased Darwin Award winners.
2007-03-09 17:48:06 · answer #10 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋