Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas

Robbery and Burglary in Manassas are similar crimes and are often confused.  However, they actually have very important differences. For information on the difference between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas, read the post below.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas

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

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas

The differences between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas include proof of a breaking and entering, proof of theft, the intent of the offender, the time the offense occurred, the location of the offense, and the penalty range.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Breaking and Entering

A Robbery in Manassas does not require proof of a breaking and entering, but the Commonwealth must prove a breaking and entering to convict an offender of Burglary in Manassas.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Theft

Robbery in Manassas is theft of property by violence, and therefore proof of theft is required to convict an offender of Robbery in Manassas.  Burglary in Manassas, however, does not require proof of a theft, or even an intent to commit a theft.  Burglary in Manassas can be proven with intent to commit a larceny or felony.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Intent

An offender must intend to permanently deprive an owner of his property to be convicted of Robbery in Manassas.  An offender must intend intend to commit a larceny or felony to be convicted of Burglary in Manassas.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Time

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

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Location

Robbery in Manassas can occur at any location, but Burglary in Manassas can only occur at a dwelling house.

Difference Between Robbery and Burglary in Manassas: Penalties

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

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