What is Robbery Under California Law (Penal Code Section 211)?

In movies and television, robbery is often portrayed as someone using a gun to take money from someone operating the cash register at a liquor store. The legal definition of robbery, however, is much broader. It is the taking of another’s property from his person or his immediate possession, against his will, by force or fear, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner. Permanently can include taking the property for such a period of time that the owner is deprived of the major portion of its value.

Robbery is set forth in California Penal Code

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