California Penal Code
Penal Code § 211 Robbery
Defines robbery as taking property from another's person or immediate presence, against their will, by force or fear.
Statute text, verbatim
What the code actually says
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What a report needs to survive this charge.
Knowing the code is the easy part. Cases get kicked when the narrative never documents an element the prosecutor has to prove.
Elements to document
- Property was taken from another person's possession
- Taken from their person or immediate presence
- Taken against the victim's will
- Accomplished by force or fear
Common report defects
- Force or fear is asserted but the victim's actual statements are not quoted
- Intent to permanently deprive is not tied to the moment force was used
- Property ownership and value are left undocumented
Abbreviated for reference. Report960 runs the full element and defect checklist against your narrative and quotes the exact passage behind every finding. This page is not legal advice.
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