§ 22-2801. Robbery.

Current through October 23, 2012

Whoever by force or violence, whether against resistance or by sudden or stealthy seizure or snatching, or by putting in fear, shall take from the person or immediate actual possession of another anything of value, is guilty of robbery, and any person convicted thereof shall suffer imprisonment for not less than 2 years nor more than 15 years.

                
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(Mar. 3, 1901, 31 Stat. 1322, ch. 854, § 810; Dec. 27, 1967, 81 Stat. 737, Pub. L. 90-226, title VI, § 603.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 22-2901.

1973 Ed., § 22-2901.