Ethan is withdrawing money from an ATM machine, but the machine is responding very slowly. Ethan receives a phone call and becomes distracted as he answers the phone. Wyatt sees how distracted Ethan is and as Ethan is looking away, Wyatt takes the withdrawn money from the ATM. Ethan looks back at the ATM screen and sees that the transaction is finished. He turns and sees Wyatt running away. Ethan pursues Wyatt and Ethan is accidentally hit by a car and breaks his leg. Discuss and analyze the case and determine whether Wyatt is guilty of robbery.
What will be an ideal response?
Students must apply the elements of robbery to determine whether Wyatt is guilty of robbery. The money was taken in the presence of the rightful owner, but the taking was not committed with force or intimidation so Wyatt cannot be liable for robbery.
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