Crime definitions (1)

Arson
To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device.

Aggravated Assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another wherein the offender uses a weapon or displays it in a threatening manner, or the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.

Simple Assault
An unlawful physical attack by one person upon another where neither the offender displays a weapon, nor the victim suffers obvious severe or aggravated bodily injury involving apparent broken bones, loss of teeth, possible internal injury, severe laceration, or loss of consciousness.

Burglary
The unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or a theft.

Homicide
The killing of one human being by another.

Larceny
The unlawful taking, carrying, or riding away property from the possession, or constructive possession, of another person.

Motor Vehicle Theft
The theft of a motor vehicle.

Murder
The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

Rape
The carnal knowledge of a person, forcibly and/or against that person's will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his/her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (or because of his/her youth).

Robbery
The taking, or attempting to take anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody, or care of another person by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.

Drug/Narcotic Violations
The unlawful cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, purchase, use, possession, transportation, or importation of any controlled drug or narcotic substance.

Liquor Law Violations
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, or use of alcoholic beverages (with the exception of "driving under the influence" or "drunkenness").

Weapons Possession
The violation of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly weapons.

(1) All definitions were obtained from the Uniform Crime Reporting Handbook, Federal Bureau of Investigation, NIBRS Edition, 1992.

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