Sam is working his typical racket of picking victims pockets and purses during concerts at the local convention center. However, one victim notices Sam's slight of hand and attempts to close her purse to secure the personal property within

Sam reacts by grabbing the purse with his other hand and threatening to stab the victim unless she lets Sam take the purse. A security guard sees the scuffle and takes Sam into custody. Sam may be charged with __________________. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Robbery

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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