Which degree of Robbery requires using or threatening to use physical force upon another person, or being aided by a partner?

• A. Robbery (1st Degree)
• B. Robbery (2nd Degree)
• C. Robbery (3rd Degree)
• D. Identity Theft

Answer: (B)

The key factor here is the level of force or threat used against a person (and whether an accomplice is involved). When a robber uses or threatens physical force against someone, or acts with a partner to accomplish the theft, that falls into the category described for a mid-level robbery offense. It’s more serious than plain theft but not as severe as the cases where a weapon or serious bodily harm is involved. So the scenario aligns with second-degree robbery. By contrast, first-degree robbery typically requires a deadly weapon or causing serious injury, and third-degree robbery usually involves taking property without using or threatening force against a person. Identity theft is a different crime altogether.