PMCW Law

Have you ever wondered what the differences are between stealing, robbery, and burglary? Many people may think they are the same thing, but that couldn't be more wrong. It's important to know how different they really are because the difference in intensity of the crime affects the severity of the punishments. Our criminal defense lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to let you know the differences between stealing, robbery, and burglary. If you find yourself needing a criminal defense lawyer in Camden County , contact Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for a free consultation today. Theft, Robbery, and Burglary - What are the Differences? The Crime of Theft In order for a crime to be considered theft, you must: Take the property of another without their consent. Have the intention of permanently keeping the owner from using or having possession of such property. Be acting against the owner's wishes. It isn't theft if you are b...

Many people think that burglary, robbery, and theft are all the same crime, but that isn’t the case. They are each slightly different from the other. Why does this matter? The answer is that they all are different crimes, which means if committed they could all lead to different punishments, one more severe than the other. Our experienced attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to put this confusion to rest and explain what burglary, robbery, and theft really are and what specifically makes these crimes different from one another.  Theft Theft is the most commonly committed crime between burglary, robbery, and theft. Theft is the taking of someone’s property without their consent and with no intention of returning that property to its rightful owner. There are 3 different points to consider when understanding theft: Property – Theft involves the taking of personal, tangible property from someone else. This means that you can’t consider it theft if you try to steal...