Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Practice Exam

A robbery combines theft with what additional element?

1. Intimidation

2. Violence

3. Deception

4. Coercion

The correct answer is: Violence

Robbery is defined as taking property from a person or their immediate presence by using force or the threat of force. The key element that differentiates robbery from other forms of theft is this application or threat of violence. While theft alone involves merely taking someone else's property without their consent, robbery necessarily includes that additional element of intimidation or fear of physical harm. This is why violence is the correct answer, as it encapsulates the coercive nature of robbery that compels the victim to relinquish their belongings under pressure. While intimidation, deception, and coercion can be components or tactics used in various crimes, they do not fully encompass the legal definition of robbery in the way that violence does. Robbery demands the use of force or the fear of force, making violence a fundamental aspect of the crime.