Robbery
Robbery is the
crime of seizing
property through
violence or intimidation. This is different from
embezzlement,
larceny, and
theft.
Piracy is a type of robbery.
Armed robbery involves the use of a
weapon.
Highway robbery takes place outside and in a
public place. Robbery is generally an
urban crime.
Carjacking is the act of robbing a car from a victim, usually at gunpoint.