When violence is part of theft it becomes a robbery

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Céline Dostaler
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There are two essential elements of robbery: the theft or extortion of property and the utilization of a weapon (or even just the implied threat of violence). The justice system treats this crime seriously. It was once even punishable by death, according to the Canadian Encyclopedia. Life imprisonment is the current maximum penalty if a firearm is used in the crime. To read more, click here.

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