Robbery
The Turkish Penal Code names robbery yağma. A person who compels another, by force or threat, to hand over property or not to resist its taking commits robbery. The use of force or threat distinguishes robbery from theft.
Legal Provisions on Robbery
In the glossaryRobbery- Robbery TCK 148
- 6–10 years
- With a weapon, at night, in a dwelling or by more than one person TCK 149
- 10–15 years
- Low value of the property TCK 150/2
- Penalty may be reduced by one third to one half