State of North Carolina v. Willie Herbert Robertson

State of North Carolina v. Robertson (2000): Larceny or Robbery?
a. Read the court case State of North Carolina v. Willie Herbert Robertson, 531 S.E. 2d 490 (2000) https://www.leagle.com/decision/20001021531se2d49011003. (This link opens in a separate browser window)
b. Review the following North Carolina statutes in the Instructor Powerpoint and in the NCGS:
• Common Law Robbery (NCGS 14-87), Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury (NCGS 14-32(b)), Felonious Larceny (from the person) (NCGS 14-72(b)(1)).
c. Answer the following questions in one essay containing 200+ words (content):
• What crimes was Robertson initially charged with and why?
• Based on the facts of the case, do you feel that the court ruled correctly in not allowing an imperfect defense of Voluntary Intoxication for either of the two original charges? Why or why not?
• Based on what you have read, do you feel that the level of force was enough to qualify for the charge of Common Law Robbery? Or did the court rule correctly in choosing the lesser charge on appeal? Explain your reasoning based on the elements for these crimes.
• What would have had to occur in this scenario in order for you to change your mind and choose the other charge? Explain.