List of Criminal Charges A to Z - FindLaw Welcome to the Crimes section of FindLaw's Criminal Law Center, an alphabetical list of crimes containing definitions for many of the most common offenses Learn more about these crimes and other legal topics by visiting FindLaw's section on Criminal Charges
Crime - Wikipedia What precisely is a criminal offence is defined by the criminal law of each relevant jurisdiction While many have a catalogue of crimes called the criminal code, in some common law nations no such comprehensive statute exists The state (government) has the power to severely restrict one's liberty for committing certain crimes
Crime Definitions and Information | Criminal Offenses A to Z There are a number of different types of criminal offenses that a person may be accused of committing, both at a state and federal level Read basic definitions of the types of crimes, from A to Z
7 Different Types of Crimes - ThoughtCo Sociologists have identified 7 different types of crimes, looking into their causes and effects, and who does them and why
Types of Criminal Offenses Under the Law - Justia Although there are many different kinds of crimes, criminal acts can generally be divided into five primary categories: crimes against a person, crimes against property, inchoate crimes, statutory crimes, and financial crimes
UCR Summary of Reported Crimes in the Nation, 2024 An estimated 1,221,345 violent crime offenses were committed in 2024, indicating a rate of 359 1 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants, down from the 2023 estimated offense rate of 379 5 violent crimes per 100,000 inhabitants 3 An estimated 419,423 arrests for violent crime offenses were made in 2024
Crime | Definition, Examples, Law, Criminology | Britannica About 70 different offenses are punishable by death, though the vast majority of death sentences are imposed for common crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, assault (see assault and battery), and theft