1. Crimes Against People
Some crimes can be specifically categorized as crimes against people.
-cide: Latin for “the killing”
Justifiable homicide:
*police officer kills in the line of duty
*soldier kills enemy in battle
Excusable homicide (classification of death): being killed on accident

2. Murder
Murder is the unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
First degree
Second degree
Attempted
**state by state name

3. First Degree Murder One or more of the following circumstances:
Pre-meditation
Involving cruelty/torture
Committing another felony such as robbery or rape

4. Second Degree Murder
When none of the first degree options apply, it is considered second degree
Penalties can significantly differ between the two

5. Manslaughter
Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being without malice aforethought.
Voluntary:
Intended
Sudden rage and distress
Involuntary
Accident
While doing something reckless

6. Assault and Battery
Battery is the unlawful touching of another person.
Forceful use of hand, knife, weapon or gun
Drugging, spitting, commanding an attack, forceful sexual act
Assault is an attempt to commit battery.
Some states do not have this distinction
Simple vs. Aggravated assault

7. Kidnapping
Kidnapping is the unlawful removal or restraint of a person against his or her will.
Forced to be captive
Unlawful imprisonment for ransom
Terrorism
Torture
Rape
To make person commit a felony

8. Sex Offenses – Assault / Rape
Male on female (of age)
Male with underage female
Minor to minor
Date rape
Statutory rape
Female to male
Male to male
Female to female

9. Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is any reckless form of physical or mental abuse within a family or household.
Children are protected by state law
Spouses can seek safety in shelters
Protective orders can be issued
Enforced by local police

10. Hate Crimes
Actions using certain symbols, writings, pictures, or spoken words to cause fear or anger in people because of their race, religion, color, or gender are known as hate crimes.
Laws state speech cannot rouse fear or rage
Cannot infringe on freedom of speech