Section 2.2 Types of Crimes
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes can be categorized into crimes against: people business society property government
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes against people include: murder assault kidnapping domestic violence manslaughter battery sexual offenses
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Murder is the intentional killing of another person. Manslaughter is killing another person without intending to do so.
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Domestic violence laws protect children, spouses, and other family members from neglect, physical abuse, or mental abuse by other family members.
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes against property include: burglary robbery larceny vandalism
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Larceny is taking property without intending to return it. Burglary is breaking into a house to take property.
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Robbery is taking property through violence or the threat of violence. Vandalism is malicious damage to property.
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes against business include: embezzlement shoplifting fraud money laundering arson forgery
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes against the government include: treason bribery obstruction of justice perjury contempt of court
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Crimes against society include: disorderly conduct rioting
Section 2.2 Types of Crimes Another category of crimes is motor vehicle violations. This includes: drag racing joyriding