569.020. Robbery in the first degree. - Missouri Statutes

Robbery in the first degree.

569.020. 1. A person commits the crime of robbery in thefirst degree when he forcibly steals property and in the coursethereof he, or another participant in the crime,

(1) Causes serious physical injury to any person; or

(2) Is armed with a deadly weapon; or

(3) Uses or threatens the immediate use of a dangerousinstrument against any person; or

(4) Displays or threatens the use of what appears to be adeadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

2. Robbery in the first degree is a class A felony.

(L. 1977 S.B. 60)

Effective 1-1-79

(1984) The threatened force, violence or intimidation may precede the taking of the property. State v. Burston (Mo.App.) 684 S.W.2d 568.