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SAM entered laundromat and began breaking and opening cash boxes with a hammer and putting the money in a laundry bag. Before removing all the money from all the laundry machines, a customer walked in and screamed when she saw SAM break open a cash box with a hammer. Can SAM be convicted of robbery?

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The solution discusses if Sam could be convicted of robbery.

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Sam cannot be convicted of robbery because this crime is lacking one of the elements of robbery. The elements are:

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