Lupe Is Returning from the Grocery Store

question 34

Multiple Choice

Lupe is returning from the grocery store.She is carrying her groceries in one arm and her purse over the other arm.Wayland approaches her from behind and shoves her down.As Lupe hits the pavement,she drops the groceries and her purse.Wayland scoops up the purse and flees.Lupe suffers bruises and bumps but is otherwise unharmed.Wayland's conduct constitutes a robbery.But,he has committed aggravated robbery if:

• A)Wayland has been previously convicted of a robbery.
• B)Lupe is over 65 years of age.
• C)the purse contains in excess of $100.
• D)Lupe testifies that she thought Wayland might kill her.

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