Section 94 — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Robbery or stealing from the person

Whosoever—
(a) robs or assaults with intent to rob any person, or
(b) steals any chattel, money, or valuable security from the person of another,
shall, except where a greater punishment is provided by this Act, be liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.

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Related sections

s 93ZA — Offence of displaying Nazi symbols
s 93ZB — Offence of displaying prohibited terrorist organisation symbols
s 94AA — Property previously stolen
s 95 — Same in circumstances of aggravation
s 96 — Same (robbery) with wounding
s 97 — Robbery etc or stopping a mail, being armed or in company

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