In the course of committing theft, an actor threatens to kill the victim if she does not "hand over the purse." The victim gives the purse to the actor who flees but is later taken into custody by a peace officer. The actor can be charged with

a. robbery.
b. aggravated robbery.
c. aggravated assault.
d. assault.


Answer: a. robbery.

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