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
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