Bruce enters the local bank and approaches the teller. Without saying a word he hands the teller a note. The note reads "Give me all of the hundreds." The teller responds by handing Bruce twenty $100 bills. Bruce departs without saying a wor
Police respond to the silent alarm and Bruce is apprehended about an hour later. At Bruce's trial, which of the following evidence would assist in establishing that his conduct constituted a robbery?
A) The teller testifying that Bruce was wearing a phony moustache and had a cap pulled low on his head.
B) The teller testifying that she was fearful that Bruce would harm her if she did not give him the money.
C) Introduction of Bruce's "rap sheet" showing he had a previous conviction for robbery.
D) Testimony that when Bruce was arrested he had a pistol in his pocket.
B
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