In what circumstances will a defendant be held liable for assault and robbery where he pointed a gun at the victim during the robbery?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Masbruch, 35 Cal.App.4th 139, 41 Cal.Rptr.2d 381 (Cal. App. 1995):
[39 Cal.App.4th 432] In People v. Chambers (1972) 7 Cal.3d 666, 102 Cal.Rptr. 776, 498 P.2d 1024, the court held that the defendant had used a firearm in the commission of a robbery when the defendant pointed the gun at the victim, and demanded and received the victim's money.
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