Robbery vs Theft: The Differences and the Consequences
If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with theft.
If you get caught stealing, you could be charged with robbery.
Wait, what?
Robbery and theft may seem like different terms for the same action. And in a way, they are. But there are big differences.
If you get charged with theft in Illinois, you can thank your lucky stars you weren’t charged with robbery. Under Illinois state law, the two are completely different crimes [...]