Crimes

Following is a list of common crimes that defendants are charged with:

Elements of a Crime

• Actus Reus
• Mens Rea
  • Knowledge
  • Intent
  • Recklessness
  • Negligence
  • Strict Liability Crimes

Crimes Against the Person

• Murder
• Felony Murder
• Manslaughter - Voluntary
• Manslaughter - Involuntary
• Assault
• Battery
• Mayhem
• Rape
• Kidnapping
• Human or Sex Trafficking

Crimes Against Property

• Arson
• Blackmail
• Burglary
• Embezzlement
• Extortion
• False Pretenses
• Larceny
• Receiving Stolen Property
• Robbery
• Tresspass

Crimes Against the State

• Treason
• Possession or sale of controlled substances
• Prostitution

International Law Crimes

• Genocide
• Crimes against Humanity
• War crimes
• The Crime of Aggression