Murder
the killing of one human being by another
homicide
a violent attack
assault
The act of stealing goods from a store
shoplifting
killing in which there is no intent to kill at all
involuntary manslaughter
killing that is premeditated, deliberate, and done with malice
First Degree Murder
Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual
stalking
entering a building unlawfully with intent to steal valuable property
burglary
careless neglect, often resulting in injury
negligence
killing that is done with malice, but without premeditation or deliberation
Second Degree Murder
the unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or her will
kidnapping
to blackmail
extortion
Taking of one's own life
suicide
Killing in the heat of passion
voluntary manslaughter
sexual intercourse that is forced on a victim by someone the victim knows
Date rape or acquaintance rape
unlawful taking of property by someone to whom it was entrusted
embezzlement
causing death through criminal negligence
negligent homicide
Any killing that takes place during the commission of certain crimes such as arson, rape, robbery, or burglary
Felony Murder
Harmful or offensive contact with another person without that person's consent.
Assault and Battery
the unlawful taking of property from a person's immediate possession by force or intimidation
Robbery
Can be classified as either "excusable" or "justifiable" and is not subject to criminal charges.
Noncriminal homicide