homicide
the killing of one person by another
1st degree murder
The term that describes the killing of another person that has been planned and carried out with malice. Killing that goes along with rape, burglary, and assault
2nd degree murder
intentional killing that is not premeditated or planned, or a killing caused by dangerous conduct with a lack obvious concern for human life. EX- shoot at a person miss and kill another
voluntary manslaughter
A homicide in which the intent to kill was present in the mind of the offender, but malice was lacking. Most commonly used to describe homicides in which the offender was provoked or otherwise acted in the heat of passion.
involuntary manslaughter
Killing in which there is no intent to kill at all
justifiable homicide
Killings that occur in the context of self defense, or in the line of duty
assault
A threatened or attempted physical attack by someone who appears to be able to cause bodily harm if not stopped
aggravated assault
threatening to injure someone
battery
causing bodily harm to others
Robbery
take someones property by threat of force
Burglary
take someones property without threat of force
larceny
Theft
arson
illegal burning of property
vandalism
(n.) deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property
DUI
driving under the influence
DWI
driving while intoxicated
forgery
The fraudulent making or altering of any writing in a way that changes the legal rights and liabilities of another.
rape
forcing sex on an unwilling partner
solicitation
Asking someone to commit a crime
human trafficking
The illegal trade of human beings, a modern-day form of slavery, for the purpose of commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor, or involuntary military combat.
sexual assault
any sexual activity in which force or the threat of force is used