Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax

Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax are often confused and used interchangeably, but these crimes are actually very different.  For more information on the difference between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax, read the post below.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax

Burglary in Fairfax is breaking and entering into the dwelling house of another at night with the intent to commit a larceny or felony therein.  Robbery in Fairfax is taking property from another person by force, violence, threats or intimidation with the intent to permanently deprive an owner of his property.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax

There are many differences between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax, including the requirement of proving a breaking and entering, the time of the offense, the location of the offense, the offender’s intent, whether a theft was involved, and the penalty range.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Breaking and Entering

Burglary in Fairfax requires proof of a breaking and entering, but proof of a breaking and entering is not required to convict an offender of Robbery in Fairfax.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Time

Burglary in Fairfax can only be committed at night, but a Fairfax Robbery can be committed at any time of the day.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Location

Burglary can only be committed against a dwelling house (a place where a person usually lodges at night), but Robbery in Fairfax can occur at any location.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Intent

To convict an offender of Burglary in Fairfax, the Commonwealth must prove an intent to commit a larceny or felony.  To convict an offender of Robbery in Fairfax, the Commonwealth must prove that the offender intended to permanently deprive an owner of his property.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Theft

Burglary in Fairfax does not require proof of theft, but the Commonwealth must prove a theft to convict an offender of a Fairfax Robbery charge.

Difference Between Burglary and Robbery in Fairfax: Penalty

Burglary in Fairfax is punished with 5-20 years in prison and a fine up to $100,000.  A Robbery charge in Fairfax is punished with 5 years up to life in prison.

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