Robbery
PC 211 – A robbery is a crime involving moral turpitude that can result in deportation.
A recent petition denial by the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, has established that robbery under California Penal Code 211 is a crime involving moral turpitude for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This means that a non-citizen immigrant can be deported or deemed inadmissible into the county if convicted of robbery. Luis Mendoza, a native and citizen of Mexico, entered the United States as an…
Read MoreArmed robbers take over 100 copies of “Call of Duty: Black Ops” before it hits shelves – PC 211
Approaching the release of the highly anticipated video game, "Call of Duty: Black Ops," two men armed with semi-automatic weapons held up a Gamestop and made off with over 100 copies of the game. The robbery took place on Saturday as the employees of the Baltimore-area gaming retail store was closing shop for the night. Although no one was injured, the bandits reportedly took cash, some video game consoles, and…
Read MoreMan Stabbed at 7-11 over Beer – California Penal Code Section 211
It was recently reported in the OC Register that a man was stabbed outside of a Santa Ana, 7-Eleven store after he refused to hand over his beer during an attempted robbery. The Police officers stated that a man and his sister walked out of the store and were approached by two men in dark clothing. One of the men brandished a knife and demanded the victim give them his…
Read MoreHo Hum Bandit Suspected of Robbing Orange County Bank – California Penal Code 211-215, 459
It was recently reported in the OC Register that the so-called "ho hum bandit" is alleged to have robbed an Orange County Bank. The "ho hum bandit," nicknamed for having bland features, is suspected of robbing five San Diego banks. In the latest alleged incident, the robbery occurred in Corona Del Mar. The man gave a teller at the bank a note that demanded money. He received the money and…
Read MoreTrader Joe’s Robbery – California Penal Code Section 211
It was recently reported in the L.A. Times, a Trader Joe's was robbed by two men. In an attempt to fend off the two robbers, the store clerk hit one of the robbers with a wine bottle. The other armed robber then shot the clerk in the leg. The two robbers fled the store in a car driven by a third person. All three are still at large. Under California…
Read MoreI am Accused of Robbery – What Should I Do? – California Penal Code Section 211
California Penal Code Section 211 defines robbery as 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. Felonious taking is defined as the illegal taking away of something. In order to be convicted of robbery the prosecution has the burden to prove that the defendant took property that was not his/her…
Read MoreTrial for Santa Ana Robbery Begins and How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You – California Penal Code section 211
It was recently reported in the OC Register that trial began for the robbery of a Buena Park liquor store. On August 8, 2006, two individuals intentionally shot a liquor store owner and a customer in the head for purposes of avoiding any witnesses to the robbery. The two alleged robbers were William Deshawn Cartlideg and Neil Deontrai Duffey. The prosecution alleged that the two shot, Mote Malhas, the owner…
Read MoreGlendale Bank Robbery
On May 6, 2010, it was reported that a robbery occurred in the city of Glendale at Community Bank when a petite girl in her late teens made off with an undisclosed amount of money. Glendale, bisected by the Verdugo Mountains, is famous for having helped, in conjunction with Burbank, father the emerging age of aviation, and is home to the now retired Grand Central Airport. Glendale is also home…
Read MoreMan Facing Robbery Charge from Del Taco Incident – California Penal Code Section 211
How a Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You It was recently reported that 4 men are facing robbery and assault charges after they allegedly struck a man over the head with a beer bottle and took a woman's purse at a Del Taco in Costa Mesa, California. Miguel Mondragon, 19, is the sole suspect facing a charge of first degree robbery. Mondragon has plead not guilty. Under California Penal Code…
Read MoreFive Accused in Newport Beach Robbery – California Penal Code Section 211
According to the Orange County Register, five men have been accused with robbing a former mortgage lender at his Newport Coast mansion on December 8, 2009. One was arraigned on December 11, 2009. Two posted bail and were arraigned on January 26, 2010, and warrants have been issued for the other two suspects. Each suspect has been charged with one felony count of conspiracy to commit robbery, two felony counts…
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