2025 Session Last amended: 1986 session

§ 609.24 — Simple Robbery

Plain-Language Summary

Simple robbery means taking someone's property from them or while they are present by using or threatening force. The person must know they are not entitled to the property. This is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $20,000, or both.

609.24 SIMPLE ROBBERY.

Whoever, having knowledge of not being entitled thereto, takes personal property from the person or in the presence of another and uses or threatens the imminent use of force against any person to overcome the person’s resistance or powers of resistance to, or to compel acquiescence in, the taking or carrying away of the property is guilty of robbery and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than ten years or to payment of a fine of not more than $20,000, or both.

History:

1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.24; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1986 c 444

History: History: 1963 c 753 art 1 s 609.24; 1984 c 628 art 3 s 11; 1986 c 444

Practical Notes

This is the basic robbery charge in Minnesota. It differs from theft because it involves the use or threat of force. More serious forms of robbery, such as armed robbery, are charged under section 609.245 with higher penalties. Even threatening force without actually hurting anyone can lead to a robbery conviction.

Source: Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes