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Serious Crime · California Court of Appeal

Sep 30, 2026 · D085759 · Appeal

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Does cutting someone’s hair count as robbery?

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  1. 1The defendant cut the victim's hair with a knife after a disagreement.
  2. 2During the struggle, he stabbed the victim in the leg, leading to the victim's death.
  3. 3The court must decide if cutting the hair counts as robbery to support a conviction.

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