Typical Common Structure of Robbery and Burglary

Abstract

The crimes of robbery and burglary have a typical common structure. Regarding behavior, this must consist of embezzlement without the consent of the owner of the embezzled thing, and with the purpose of animus lucrandi. Regarding the material object of the action, this must be a physical thing, movable, belonging to other people, sensitive to embezzlement and of pecuniary appraisal. This article examines certain features of each of these requirements.