The nurse hears a news report about an older woman having her purse stolen. The assailant said, "Give me your purse, old lady, or I'll kill you." What crimes have been committed? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assault
b. Battery
c. Larceny
d. Robbery
e. Burglary
A, D
Assault is the threat of harm. Robbery is taking property by force or threat of force. Battery is actually physically harming the victim. Larceny is a noncontact crime resulting in loss of property. Burglary is the taking of property while being in the victim's residence, place of business, or automobile without authorization.
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