Which crime is the wrongful taking of personal property by force or fear?

• A. Robbery first degree
• B. Burglary
• C. Larceny
• D. Assault

Answer: (A)

Taking someone's personal property through force or the fear of force is robbery. The key element here is that the theft involves the victim directly and uses coercion—either actual force or intimidation—to obtain the property. Larceny, in contrast, is stealing property without using force or intimidation and without the victim being coerced. Burglary centers on unlawful entry into a structure with the intent to commit a crime, not necessarily the act of taking property by force from a person. Assault involves causing or attempting to cause physical harm to a person, not taking property. So the description fits robbery best, and if a jurisdiction differentiates degrees, first degree robbery just notes an enhanced form of that same offense due to aggravating factors.