criminal
Robbery Defined
Section 401 defines robbery - theft accompanied by violence or threats of violence before, during, or after the taking.
Criminal Code
What to do when someone steals from you using violence, threats, or weapons.
Section 401 defines robbery - theft accompanied by violence or threats of violence before, during, or after the taking.
Section 402 prescribes severe punishment: minimum 21 years for robbery, death penalty if armed with weapons or if victim is injured.
Section 33 protects your right to life. Armed robbery that endangers your life is one of the most serious offences.
Section 34 protects you from inhuman treatment. The trauma of robbery violates your fundamental dignity.