Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
is robbery of a credit union a federal crime? banks, with branches in many states are under the purview of the federal government under the interstate commerce clause; if a credit union has branches in just one state is it's robbery afederal crime?
Asked on 1/22/12, 7:45 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
I think that a credit union might have some type of federal guarantee for its depositors; if it does then robbing it may be a federal crime. There are credit unions that advertise they are "federal ".
Answered on 1/22/12, 7:50 pm
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
Yes, it can be a federal crime, but it can also be prosecuted under state law.
Answered on 1/22/12, 7:51 pm
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