Penal Code section 211

Robbery is the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.

Source: Section 211, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=211. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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§ 211’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_211

Original Source: Section 211, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=211. (last accessed May 12, 2025).