robbery case

Stolen goods inquiry

A robbery case is a criminal legal proceeding involving theft accomplished through force or threat of force.

The term appears in news coverage and legal contexts: The robbery case went to trial after months of investigation.

It can also refer to the file or documentation surrounding such a case: Detectives reviewed the robbery case for new leads.

Related
  • theftUnlawful taking of property
  • heistOrganized large-scale theft
  • bank jobRobbery of financial institution
  • burglaryIllegal entry to commit crime
  • suspectBelieve to be likely

detective · investigation · crime scene · witness · eye witness · police lineup · evidence · holdup · stickup · mugging · getaway · getaway car · masked · ski mask · armed · vault · jewelry · cash

Categories
Opposites
case type (criminal vs. civil)

robbery casecivil lawsuit

Non-criminal legal proceeding

civil litigation · civil case · contract dispute · property dispute · divorce case

crime severity

robbery casetraffic violation

Breach of road laws

parking ticket · petty offense · noise violation · victimless crime · fraud case

case outcome/status

robbery caseacquittal

Formal clearing of charges

dropped charges · exoneration · not guilty verdict

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG