Suffolk County Sheriff Practice Exam

Which statement defines the elements of robbery?

Taking property from a person by force, intimidation, or threat of force. Breaking into a dwelling to commit theft. Receiving stolen property. Trespassing on private property.

Correct Answer:

Taking property from a person by force, intimidation, or threat of force.

Explanation:

Robbery hinges on taking property from someone through force or intimidation. The essential idea is that the offender uses or threatens force to obtain the owner’s property, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner. The statement fits this definition because it specifies taking property from a person by force, intimidation, or threat of force, which captures the coercive element that distinguishes robbery from other crimes. The other descriptions point to different crimes: breaking into a dwelling to commit theft is burglary, receiving stolen property is handling or possessing stolen goods, and trespassing is unlawful entry without necessarily stealing.

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