What distinguishes robbery (roubo) from theft (furto)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. In robbery there is violence or serious threat against the person
- Step 1: Article 157 adds violence or serious threat, or reduction of the victim's resistance.
Answer
In robbery there is violence or serious threat against the person.
Why not the others: Value, time and weapon are not required.
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