Is a robbery not completed at the moment the robber obtains possession of the stolen property?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Wells, C076411 (Cal. App. 2015):

" 'In this state, it is settled that a robbery is not completed at the moment the robber obtains possession of the stolen property and that the crime of robbery includes the element of asportation, the robber's escape with the loot being considered as important in the commission of the crime as gaining possession of the property. [Citations.] [] Accordingly, if one who has stolen property from the person of another uses force or fear in removing, or attempting to remove, the property from the owner's immediate presence, as defendant did here, the crime of robbery has been committed.' " (People v. Villa (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 1429, 1433.)

Other Questions


Is a robbery completed at the moment the robber obtains possession of the stolen property? (California, United States of America)
Does a robbery victim have a right to possess property if they were not aware that it was being taken at the moment of the robbery? (California, United States of America)
When is a defendant required to prove possession of stolen property to convict him of the crime of receiving stolen property? (California, United States of America)
What defects exist in the instruction that possession of stolen property tends to prove robbery rather than grand theft? (California, United States of America)
When a minor alleges that she was in possession of a stolen Raptor Raptor when the Raptor was stolen, does the minor have to prove that she knew it was stolen? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant bring a motion to amend or amend his convictions for possession of stolen property and possession of a blank check? (California, United States of America)
What is the difference between a defendant's conviction for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of the stolen vehicle under section 490.2 of the California Penal Code? (California, United States of America)
What are the elements of the crime of robbery complete without regard to the value of the stolen property? (California, United States of America)
Does the prosecution have the power to plead and prove receipt of stolen property as a felony regardless of the value of the stolen property? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant be convicted of possessing stolen property even if the vehicles and parts were not stolen? (California, United States of America)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.