What defines a simple robbery in Minnesota?

A simple robbery in Minnesota is defined by the act of taking property from another person with the intent to permanently deprive them of it, and with the use or threat of force. This means that there must be an element of intimidation or a threat involved, even if physical force is not used. The key aspect is that the victim must feel threatened during the act, which distinguishes simple robbery from other property crimes.

Taking property with force is a component of more serious forms of robbery, while taking property without using force or simply taking property from a store does not meet the legal criteria for robbery, as these do not involve interaction with a person or the use of threat.