Robbery requires the offender to have what intent?

• A. To obtain or maintain control of property
• B. To injure the owner
• C. To steal property only if value exceeds a threshold
• D. To trespass on premises

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the offender’s intent: to obtain or maintain control of property. In robbery, a person takes property from another by force, intimidation, or threats, with the purpose of depriving the owner of that property. The violence or threats are the means used, not the motive itself, and the value of the property or harming the owner isn’t what defines robbery. Trespassing isn’t required, and robbery can apply even if the property is low in value, as long as the taking is accompanied by the intent to control the property.