This website is not affiliated with any governmental entity
Public form
Description
Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions
Defenses might include proving you were not involved in the crime or that the crime did not impact interstate commerce.
Consequences can be serious, including hefty fines and years of imprisonment, depending on the severity of the robbery.
Yes, even a single robbery can violate the Hobbs Act if it impacts businesses engaged in interstate commerce.
'Interference with commerce' means disrupting the flow of goods or services. So, if a robbery affects a business's ability to operate, it falls under this law.
Robbery is a key part of the Hobbs Act, as it involves taking someone else's property by force or threat, which can disrupt commerce.
The Hobbs Act is a federal law that deals with robbery and extortion. It makes it illegal to interfere with commerce using threats or actual violence.