What defines 'Robbery' in terms of criminal acts?

Robbery is defined as taking property from a person or their immediate presence using force or intimidation. The defining element of robbery is the threat of harm or actual harm inflicted on the victim during the commission of the crime. This distinguishes robbery from other types of theft, as it involves both the unlawful taking of property and an element of violence or threat, which can instill fear and exert pressure on the victim.

In contrast, theft without force does not meet the criteria for robbery, as it does not involve any direct confrontation or threat to the individual from whom property is taken. Similarly, burglary, which refers to unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime, may not necessarily involve any confrontation with a person or the use of force and therefore would not fit within the legal definition of robbery. Lastly, simply stealing from a vehicle does not encompass the necessary elements of force or intimidation that are integral to the crime of robbery.