What is NOT required for a charge of robbery to be valid?

In the context of robbery, a key element is that the property taken does not have to be cash; it can also include other types of tangible personal property, such as jewelry, electronics, or vehicles. Robbery is defined as taking property through the use of force, intimidation, or the threat of harm, and is not limited to just monetary assets.

The essential components required for a valid charge of robbery include the use of force or intimidation (ensuring the victim's fear and compliance), the intent to permanently deprive the victim of their property (indicating a clear intent to steal), and the requirement that the property is taken directly from the victim or the victim’s presence. Therefore, stating that the property taken must specifically be cash is incorrect, as the law encompasses a wider definition of what constitutes property that can be involved in a robbery.