Knowing the difference between
a robbery and burglary
A robbery involves taking property from another person by force or the threat of force.
A burglary involves the unlawful entry into a building or structure with the intent to commit a theft or felony without the owner’s consent. In many cases, where contact is never made with a person.
In other words, robbery is a crime committed against another person. It applies when a suspect has taken, or threatened to take, something from the victim. Burglary applies to buildings, vehicles, or other structures.
To see the legal definition of a robbery in Texas, visit us at HoustonPoliceRobbery.Org
Texas Penal Code
Title 7. Offenses against property
Chapter 29. ROBBERY
ROBBERY. (a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he: (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. (b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.
Sec. 29.03. AGGRAVATED ROBBERY. (a) A person commits an offense if he commits robbery as defined in Section 29.02, and he: (1) causes serious bodily injury to another; (2) uses or exhibits a deadly weapon; or (3) causes bodily injury to another person or threatens or places another person in fear of imminent bodily injury or death, if the other person is: (A) 65 years of age or older; or (B) a disabled person.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of
the first degree.
(c) In this section, "disabled person" means an individual with a mental, physical, or developmental disability who is substantially unable to protect himself from harm.
