Penal Code 1871 s 356

s 356 Assault or criminal force in committing or attempting to commit theft of property carried by a person

356. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force on any person, in committing or attempting to commit theft of any property which that person is then wearing or carrying, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than 7 years, and shall also be liable to caning.

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