Robbery is the unlawful taking of property in the immediate possession of another person, by force or threat of force. Holding up a convenience store clerk with a gun is a robbery, as is shoving a person to the ground and snatching money out of their hand as they are receiving it from an ATM machine. Larceny , or theft, is taking property belonging to another person without force or deceit. For example, taking money from a person's desk drawer while they are out of their office is larceny. Arson is intentionally damaging or destroying property by means of fire or explosion.
Arson can involve one's own property or someone else's property.
Burglary is the unlawful entry of a structure with the intent to commit a felony. The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory is the most complete, trusted source for identifying qualified legal counsel. Your access to and use of this website is subject to additional terms and conditions . Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.