Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia
December 1, 2019 by Jean Humbrecht
Robbery and Burglary in Virginia are often used interchangeably, but they actually have very important differences. For more information on the difference between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia, read the post below.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia
Robbery in Virginia is taking property from another person by force, violence, threats or intimidation with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property. Burglary in Virginia is breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another at night with the intent to commit a larceny or felony.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia
The differences between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia include the element of breaking and entering, the location of the offense, the time the offense occurred, the intent of the offender, whether theft was involved, and the penalties.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Breaking and Entering
One Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia is the Time the Offense Occurred
A Virginia Robbery can be committed without breaking and entering, but breaking and entering must be proven to convict an offender of Burglary in Virginia.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Location
Robbery in Virginia can occur at any location, but Burglary can only occur at a dwelling house.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Time
Robbery in Virginia can occur at any time of the day, but Burglary in Virginia can only be committed at night (between sunset and sunrise).
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Intent
Robbery in Virginia requires an intent to permanently deprive an owner of property, but Burglary in Virginia requires an intent to commit a larceny or felony.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Theft
Robbery in Virginia requires proof of a theft, but Burglary merely requires proof of an intent to commit a theft or felony.
Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Virginia: Penalties
Robbery in Virginia is punished with 5 years up to life in prison. Burglary in Virginia is punished with 5-20 years in prison.
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