Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington
theft
1.A man enters through an open door of a house and confronts the homeowner and demands money. What crime/s was commited?
2.A security officer stops a man outside the store for not paying for $255.00 worth of clothing mechandise. The security guard grabs him and the suspect pushes his way around the guard and runs off. What crime/s was commited?
Asked on 4/10/05, 6:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney
Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
Re: theft
At least criminal trespassing and possibly burglary or robbery depending on the method of "demand."
Robbery, using force to retain stolen property. Assault, the degree depending on the level of injury to the security guard.
Answered on 4/10/05, 7:48 pm
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