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Robbery in Illinois
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Robbery is similar to burglary. Robbery is the taking of property from another person, by means of force or fear. The key difference between robbery and burglary is the use of force or fear. For example, if you went to the store and grabbed money from the register when no one was looking, in Illinois you would likely be charged with burglary. However, if you told the cashier that you had a gun to entice them to give you the money, then in Illinois you would likely be charged with robbery.
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