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Crime Definitions



Criminal homicide:

These offenses are separated into two categories: Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter, and Negligent Manslaughter.

a) Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter is defined as the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.

b) Negligent Manslaughter is defined as the killing of another person through gross negligence.

Sex Offenses-Forcible:

Any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that persons will; or not forcibly or against the persons will where the victim is incapable of giving consent.

Sex Offenses-Non-Forcible:

Unlawful, non-forcible sexual intercourse.



Aggravated Assault:



The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes this definition includes: unlawful entry with attempt to commit a larceny or a felony; breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny; housebreaking, safecracking; and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned.

Motor Vehicle Theft:

The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle. (Classify as motor vehicle theft all cases where persons not having lawful access take automobiles, even though the vehicles are later abandoned)

Weapon Law Violations:


Drug Abuse Violations:


Liquor Law Violations:

The violation of laws or ordinance prohibiting: the manufacture, sale, transporting, furnishing, possessing of intoxicating liquor; maintaining unlawful drinking places; bootlegging; operating a still; furnishing liquor to minor or intemperate person, using vehicle for illegal transportation of liquor; drinking on a train or public conveyance, all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned. (Drunkenness and driving under the influence are not included in this definition.)