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Crimes Against People
Crimes Against Property
Crimes Involving Businesses
Crimes Against the Government
Other
100
the intentional killing of another person
What is Murder?
100
breaking and entering into a house to commit a felony
What is Burglary?
100
the wrongful taking of property by someone lawfully entrusted with possession and control of that property.
What is Embezzlement?
100
giving aid or comfort to the enemies of the United States
What is Treason?
100
an activity that threatens to disrupt the social order, to imperil public safety or to jeopardize the health of the public at large.
What is Disorderly Conduct?
200
killing another person without intending to do so.
What is Manslaughter?
200
the wrongful taking of someone's property by threatening violence or using violence
What is Robbery?
200
stealing good from a store
What is Shoplifting?
200
lying under oath during a court process
What is Perjury?
200
a defense that says people cannot be held responsible for their actions if they do not know what they are doing.
What is Insanity?
300
the unlawful touching of another person
What is Battery?
300
willful or malicious damage to property
What is Vandalism?
300
when a person or a business engages in some form of deception to obtain money or property.
What is Fraud?
300
when an individual does something that hinders the ability of the court to move forward in a judicial proceeding
What is Obstruction of Justice?
300
a defense to a crime when a law enforcement official tricks someone into committing a crime he or she would otherwise not have committed
What is Entrapment?
400
any reckless form of physical or mental harm in a family or household
What is Domestic Violence?
400
the unlawful taking of someone's personal property with the intent to keep the property away from that person
What is Larceny?
400
hiding illegal money by putting the money into a legal business.
What is Money Laundering?
400
when an individual ignores a court order or shows a lack of proper respect for the integrity of the court
What is Contempt of Court?
400
a defense for a crime that someone can claim when they believe they were in imminent danger and had no choice but to use force to protect themselves.
What is Self-Defense?
500
an attempt to commit battery
What is Assault?
500
the willful and malicious burning of someone else's house or building.
What is Arson?
500
placing a false signature on a check or other document with the intent to deceive someone in order to deprive that person of his or her property.
What is Forgery?
500
giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor from that official.
What is Bribery?
500
a defense to a crime when a person can use force to protect family members who are in danger of being hurt or killed.
What is Defense of Family Members?