What makes robbery a felony?
While the exact definition of felony differs from state to state, robbery generally involves the taking of another person’s property by force, fear, or intimidation, with the intent to permanently deprive that person of the property. Robbery differs from theft in that robbery always involves some use of force, or threat of force. Therefore, robbery is always considered to be a violent crime, as well as a more serious crime than theft. As a result, while theft can result in misdemeanor or theft charges, robbery usually results in a felony charge.
