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A crime can't be charged without a corpus, or body of the crime. There has to be some evidence the crime occurred. An officer might also not charge a crime if the crime occurred outside the officer's jurisdiction.

Added: It is also entirely possible that the robbery charge might be picked up later by the prosecutor, or that the threat of that happening might be enough to "encourage" a plea bargain from the defendant.

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The decision to only charge someone with a drug offense, even if they admitted to robbery, could depend on several factors. These may include the available evidence, the strength of the case for each offense, the suspect's criminal history, or the discretion of the police officer or prosecutor. It's important to consult with legal professionals for a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

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