National Investigators Exam (NIE) Practice Exam

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How is 'robbery' defined in terms of force?

  1. Force is used after stealing

  2. Force must be used after a threat has been made

  3. Force must be used immediately before or during theft

  4. Force can be implied without physical contact

The correct answer is: Force must be used immediately before or during theft

Robbery is defined as the unlawful taking of property from a person or their immediate possession by the use of force or intimidation. The key aspect of this definition is that force must be applied either just before or during the act of theft. This is crucial because the immediate application of force distinguishes robbery from other types of theft, such as larceny, where there is no direct confrontation or application of force against the victim. In this context, using force right before or during the act ensures that the victim is directly threatened or harmed, which elevates the severity of the crime and the potential legal consequences. This definition underscores the premise that robbery involves not just the taking of property, but the fear and physical presence that accompany that act. The other options suggest different ways force could be involved, but they do not align with the legal consensus on the timing and nature of force in robbery. For instance, using force after the theft (the first option) negates the immediate threat necessary for it to be classified as robbery. The idea of force being applied after a threat has been made (the second option) also fails, as it misses the critical timing of force application occurring in tandem with the act of stealing. Finally, the implication of force without actual