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stickup
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A quick definition of stickup:
A stickup is when someone uses a weapon to threaten and steal from another person. It's a very serious crime called robbery. Sometimes, if the person has a dangerous weapon or hurts someone during the robbery, it's called aggravated robbery. If two or more people work together to commit the robbery, it's called conjoint robbery. If it happens on or near a public road, it's called highway robbery. Simple robbery is when there are no extra bad things that happen during the robbery.
A more thorough explanation:
STICKUP
A stickup is a type of armed robbery where the victim is threatened with weapons.
For example, if someone walks into a convenience store with a gun and demands money from the cashier, it is considered a stickup. The use of weapons makes it a more serious crime than a regular robbery.
Other types of robbery include aggravated robbery, which involves using a dangerous weapon or causing bodily harm, and simple robbery, which does not involve any aggravating factors.