What distinguishes robbery (roubo, Article 157) from theft (furto, Article 155)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Robbery involves violence or grave threat against the person
- Step 1: Both crimes involve subtracting movable property. Step 2. Robbery adds violence or grave threat or another means that reduces the victim's resistance. Answer: Robbery involves violence or grave threat against the person. Why not the others: unawareness is typical of theft, there is no value threshold and the victim type does not matter.
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