In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Deprive” means to withhold property of another: permanently; for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property’s value; with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it. “Obtain” means: in relation to property, to bring about a transfer of interest in or possession of the property; and in relation to a service, to secure the performance of the service. “Property” means anything of value. “Property” includes: real estate; money; a commercial instrument; an admission or transportation ticket; a written instrument representing or embodying rights concerning anything of value, or services, or anything otherwise of value to the owner; a thing growing on, affixed to, or found on land, or that is part of or affixed to any building; electricity, gas, and water; a bird, animal, or fish that ordinarily is kept in a state of confinement; food or drink; a sample, culture, microorganism, or specimen; a record, recording, document, blueprint, drawing, map, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them; an article, material, device, substance, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them that represents evidence of, reflects, or records a secret: scientific, technical, merchandising, production, or management information; or designed process, procedure, formula, invention, trade secret, or improvement; a financial instrument; and information, electronically produced data, and a computer software or program in a form readable by machine or individual. “Robbery” retains its judicially determined meaning except that: robbery includes obtaining the service of another by force or threat of force; and robbery requires proof of intent to withhold property of another: permanently; for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property’s value; with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it. “Service” includes: labor or professional service; telecommunication, public utility, toll facility, or transportation service; lodging, entertainment, or restaurant service; and the use of computers, data processing, or other equipment.

A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years.

A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery under § 3-402 of this subtitle: with a dangerous weapon; or by displaying a written instrument claiming that the person has possession of a dangerous weapon. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.

An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for robbery is sufficient if it substantially states: “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) did feloniously rob (name of victim) of (property/service) (having a value of $1,000 or more) (with a dangerous weapon) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”. If a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, the court shall instruct the jury to determine whether the value of the property or service is less than $1,000, or $1,000 or more. Unless a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, a felony violation of § 7–104 of this article is not a lesser included crime of robbery.

In this section, “motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article. An individual may not take unauthorized possession or control of a motor vehicle from another individual who actually possesses the motor vehicle, by force or violence, or by putting that individual in fear through intimidation or threat of force or violence. A violation of this subsection is carjacking. A person may not employ or display a dangerous weapon during the commission of a carjacking. A violation of this subsection is armed carjacking. A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years. A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any other crime that arises from the conduct underlying the carjacking or armed carjacking. It is not a defense under this section that the defendant did not intend to permanently deprive the owner or possessor of the motor vehicle.