Which of the following is NOT considered robbery under Missouri law?

Robbery under Missouri law involves the unlawful taking of property from a person through force, intimidation, or threat of violence. The correct answer, which states that taking a bag from someone who has dropped it is not considered robbery, aligns with this definition because it lacks the essential element of force or intimidation. For an act to qualify as robbery, there must be a direct interaction with the victim where their fear or resistance is overcome through force or the threat of it.

In this scenario, simply taking a bag that has been dropped does not constitute an unlawful taking under the definitions given for robbery since the act lacks the aggressive element necessary for it to meet the criteria of robbery. It could potentially fall under theft, but without the use of force or intimidation, it does not escalate to the level of robbery.

In contrast, using a weapon, threatening someone, or violently pushing someone to steal their belongings all involve elements of force or intimidation, which are critical components of robbery as outlined in Missouri law. These actions actively create fear and involve a confrontation with the victim, satisfying the requirements for robbery.