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PA Theft and Robbery PA Laws


 * Local Example**

1. Compare and contrast the different elements of theft and robbery and evaluate the appropriateness of their punishments based on these elements. 2. Analyze the following defense to retail theft: "I paid for the item, so who cares if I actually switched the tags to pay less than what it is worth." --- Does this justify the action? Why or why not?
 * Hot Questions.**

A man goes into a local convenience store, armed with a 9mm handgun. He kills time by looking at drink selections in the fridge until the last customer leaves the store. He then approaches the cashier and holds her at gun point and demands that she empties the cash register into a bag that he has brought. She grabs a nightstick from under the counter and swings violently at him, chasing him off. Coincidentally, a police officer is pulling into the parking lot and chases the man down and apprehends him. What is he charged with? Attempt armed robbery.
 * Scenario**.