Which situation defines robbery?

Robbery is defined as the act of taking property from a person through the use of force or intimidation. This definition distinguishes robbery from other property crimes, such as theft, where force or intimidation is not a component of the crime. In the context of the correct answer, the emphasis is on the direct interaction with the victim, where the perpetrator uses force or the threat of force to take the property, thus making it a violent crime rather than a mere property crime.

In contrast, taking property without permission could describe theft or burglary, but it does not necessarily involve the confrontational aspect present in robbery. Similarly, stealing from a commercial establishment might relate more closely to shoplifting or retail theft, where the element of force against a person is absent. Lastly, breaking into a vehicle falls under burglary or trespassing, as it involves unlawful entry without the direct involvement of a person and does not fit the definition of robbery, which specifically entails the use of force against an individual.