Criminal Resource Manual 111 Robbery (Hobbs Act)

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Robbery (Hobbs Act)

Also, if robbery is committed which affects commerce, a prosecutor might consider charging the crime of Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence. 18 U.S.C.A. § 1951(a) (West Supp. 1995). It could be used to prosecute gang-related robberies of convenience stores and other commercial businesses.

111	Robbery (Hobbs Act)
Also, if robbery is committed which affects commerce, a prosecutor might consider charging the crime of Interference with Commerce by Threats or Violence. 18 U.S.C.A. § 1951(a) (West Supp. 1995). It could be used to prosecute gang-related robberies of convenience stores and other commercial businesses.