Burglary vs. Robbery in Virginia
December 12, 2018 by Jean Humbrecht
What is the difference between Burglary and Robbery in Virginia? Burglary and Robbery in Virginia are often used interchangeably but they are in fact very different crimes. For more information on Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia, read the post below.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia
Burglary in Virginia is breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another at night to commit a larceny or felony.
Robbery in Virginia is taking property from another person by force with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of property.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia
There are several differences between Burglary and Robbery in Virginia, including the element of breaking and entering, the location of the offense, the time the offense occurred, intent, whether theft was involved, and the possible penalty.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Breaking and Entering
One Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Virginia is the Possible Penalty
To convict an offender of Burglary in Virginia, the Commonwealth must prove a breaking and entering. However, proof of breaking and entering is not required to convict an offender of Robbery in Virginia.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Location of Offense
Burglary can only occur at a dwelling house, but Robbery in Virginia can occur at any location.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Time of Offense
Burglary in Virginia can only be committed at night, but Robbery can be committed at any time.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Intent
A Burglary in Virginia requires intent to commit a larceny or a felony, but a Robbery requires intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property,
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Theft
A Virginia Burglary requires proof of an intent to commit a larceny or felony, but Robbery requires proof of theft by force.
Burglary vs Robbery in Virginia: Penalty
A Virginia Burglary is punished with 5-20 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000, and Robbery in Virginia is punished with 5 years up to life in prison.
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