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Bookmark or Share- crime | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information InstituteCrime is behavior, either by act or omission, defined by statutory or common law as deserving of punishment or penalty. Although most crimes require the element of intent, certain minor crimes may be committed based on strict liability even if the defendant had no specific mindset with regard to the criminal action.
- crime - Encyclopedia Britannicacrime, the intentional commission of an act usually deemed socially harmful or dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited, and punishable under criminal law. Most countries have enacted a criminal code in which all of the criminal law can be found, though English law —the source of many other criminal-law systems—remains uncodified.
- Types of Criminal Offenses Under the Law - JustiaAlthough 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.
- Types of Criminal Offenses Under U.S. LawThe 5 categories of criminal acts in the U.S. are crimes against a person, crimes against property, inchoate crimes, statutory crimes, and financial crimes.
- List of Criminal Charges A to Z - FindLawBelow is a list of the most common criminal charges, including links to more detailed articles. We will also provide an overview of criminal law and the criminal justice system. An alphabetical list of common crimes is below: Aggravated assault. Aiding and abetting/accessory. Arson. Assault/battery. Attempt. Bribery. Burglary. Child abandonment.
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