What is Strong Arm Robbery

If a shoplifter shoves a loss prevention officer when trying to escape from the store after getting caught stealing, can the shoplifter be charged with strong arm robbery under California law?

Strong-arm robbery is a means of describing act of robbery that includes an element of force,

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Quoting California Penal Code, Sec. 211. Robbery

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Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.

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It is possible for the act of force as asserted against a L.P. to elevate a shoplifting charge into a robbery charge. To see whether such a charge could be sustained in a specific case, the defendant will need to discuss the facts with a criminal defense lawyer.