ASIS International (ASIS) Professional Certified Investigator Practice Exam

What does third degree robbery refer to?

1. Robbery without any physical force

2. Use of strength to acquire property

3. Committing theft without any accomplices

4. Robbery with minimal force

The correct answer is: Use of strength to acquire property

The term "third degree robbery" typically refers to a specific type of robbery that involves the use of minimal force to acquire property. This means that while the act is still considered robbery, it does not involve the level of violence or intimidation that might characterize higher degrees of robbery offenses. The key distinction in third degree robbery is that it recognizes some level of force or threat being present, but it is not severe enough to classify the offense as a more serious charge. In the context of robbery classifications, minimal force implies that the victim may experience some level of coercion or fear, but the force used is not violent or severe. This is often contextualized within legal definitions and varies by jurisdiction. The other options do not accurately reflect this concept. For instance, robbery without any physical force or theft without accomplices would fall outside the parameters of what constitutes robbery according to most legal definitions. Meanwhile, the use of strength to acquire property typically implies a more aggressive level of force than what is associated with third degree robbery.