Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies

Terms to Know

• Murder – killing with deliberate intent to kill

• 1st degree – premeditation

• 2nd degree – sudden intent to kill or cause injury without caring if the injury kills

• Manslaughter – killing without intention

• Voluntary – sudden impulse

• Involuntary – not expecting to cause great harm

Terms to Know

• Assault – threat to inflict injury

• Battery – physical violence

• Larceny – obtaining property by deceit

• Burglary – illegal entry with intent to steal

• Robbery – Taking another’s property by force or fear

Infractions

• Motor vehicle violations

• Bike, Moped, Pedestrian violations

• City Ordinances

• Criminal Violations (provoking a fight, stealing cable)

Misdemeanors

Property Crimes• Petty theft• Shoplifting

Public Crimes• Drag racing• Prostitution

Weapon Crimes• Licensing

Controlled Substance• Public intoxication• DUI• Possession

Person Crimes• Assault• Battery

Felonies

Property Crimes

• Arson

• Burglary

• Auto theft

Public Crimes

• Bribery

• Perjury

• Assisting Criminals

• Professional Gambling

Weapon Crimes• Pointing a loaded fire arm• Gun on school property

Controlled Substance• 2nd offense possession

Person Crimes• Kidnapping• Rape• Robbery• Sex crimes• Manslaughter