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crime
crimes against people
crime against property
all crimes
100
a major crime punishable by imprisonment or death
What is a felony
100
the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought, or evil intent
What is murder
100
breaking and entering of a dwelling house at night with the intent to commit a felony
What is burglary
100
attempt to commit a battery
What is assault
200
an act against the public good
What is a crime
200
when one person intends to kill another but does so suddenly and as the result of great personal distress
What is voluntary manslaughter
200
the unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property
What is larceny
200
unlawful removal or restraint of a person against their will
What is kidnapping
300
the party that accuses a person of a crime
What is a plaintiff
300
when one unintentionally kills another
What is involuntary manslaughter
300
the wrongful taking of another's property by a person who has been entrusted with that property
What is embezzlement
300
to cause fear or anger in people because of their race, religion or sexual orientation
What is hate crime/hate speech
400
a less serious crime with a less severe penalty
What is a misdemeanor
400
the unlawful touching of another person
What is battery
400
the wrongful taking and carrying away of personal property through violence
What is robbery
400
stealing goods from a store
What is shoplifting
500
the state government has none of this
What is police power
500
an attempt to commit a battery
What is assault
500
burning of a dwelling a another
What is arson
500
willful or malicious damage to property
What is vandalism