Research your state’s assault statutes and discuss how robbery and assault offenses in your state differ from those illustrated in this chapter. Select one robbery or assault offense in your jurisdiction and outline the elements of the offense. Then describe the evidence you would need to present to secure a conviction.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers to this question will vary based upon jurisdiction and cases used. The elements listed in the text will serve as a guideline. However, students should be able to use the actual statute in their area to list the elements of the crime and apply them to the case in question.
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