What constitutes armed robbery?

Armed robbery is defined as taking property from another individual by using an offensive weapon, which can include firearms, knives, or other instruments designed to inflict harm or intimidate. The key aspect of armed robbery lies in the use of an offensive weapon to instill fear or compel compliance, which differentiates it from other forms of theft. The element of force or intimidation, coupled with the weapon, makes armed robbery a more serious offense than simple theft or property crimes.

In contrast, the other options describe different theft-related scenarios. Taking property from a person does not specify the use of a weapon or intimidation, which is essential for it to qualify as armed robbery. Similarly, the use of deception in taking property aligns more with fraud or larceny rather than armed robbery. Lastly, taking property under an agreement and then converting it typically falls under the category of conversion or fraud, lacking the crucial component of a weapon or force that characterizes armed robbery. Therefore, the use of an offensive weapon in option C is what accurately defines armed robbery in the context of Georgia law.