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    CLASSIFICATION

    OF
    CRIMES
    YASH GOYAL (22113168)
    PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
    WHAT IS CRIME ?

    A crime is an act or omission that is considered a violation of criminal


    law and is punishable by the state or government. Crimes are typically
    classified into different categories based on their severity.

    According to the Indian Penal Code of 1860, it is a criminal crime


    when a person knowingly commits a prohibited conduct under the law.
    An act alone does not constitute guilt, and it is only regarded an
    infraction if it is performed with a guilty mentality.
    Elements of a crime ARE ACTUS REAS (The guilty act) AND MENS
    REA (The guilty MIND)
    LIST OF CRIMES
    1. Indictable crimes
    2. Petty crimes
    3. Felonies
    4. Misdemeanor
    5. Inchoate crimes
    6. Crimes against persons
    7. Crimes against property
    8. White-collar crimes
    9. Cybercrime
    10. Property crimes
    11. Public Order Crimes
    INDICTABLE CRIMES
    Indictable crimes, also known as indictable offenses,
    are serious crimes that a prosecutor can charge by
    bringing evidence of the alleged crime to a grand jury.
    These crimes are considered more severe and can carry
    more severe penalties than less serious offenses.
    Examples of indictable crimes include murder,
    manslaughter, rape, kidnapping, grand theft, robbery,
    burglary, arson, conspiracy, and fraud, as well as
    attempts to commit these crimes., are serious criminal
    offenses that are typically tried before a judge and jury
    in a court of law. These crimes are considered more
    severe than less serious offenses.
    PETTY CRIMES
    Petty crimes, also known as minor crimes or
    misdemeanors, are less serious offenses that
    typically result in relatively minor punishments,
    such as fines or brief jail sentences. Unlike
    indictable crimes or felonies, petty crimes are
    considered less severe violations of the law.
    The punishment for petty crimes is typically less
    severe than for indictable crimes. Common
    penalties include fines, probation, community
    service, or short jail sentences (usually less than
    one year).
    Eg- Petty theft, such as shoplifting or stealing small
    items ,Public intoxication, Simple assault and battery.
    FELONIES
    A felony is a serious criminal offense that is
    punishable by a significant prison sentence
    and/or a substantial fine. Felonies are considered
    more severe than misdemeanors or petty crimes.

    Felonies are typically classified based on their


    level of severity, such as first-degree felonies
    (most serious), second-degree felonies, and
    third-degree felonies (least serious among
    felonies).
    Felony convictions often result in lengthy prison
    sentences, with some felonies carrying potential
    life sentences or even the death penalty.
    Eg- assault,kidnapping,murder etc.
    MISDEMEANOR
    A misdemeanor is a less serious criminal offense, punishable by fines,
    short jail sentences, or both. Misdemeanors are considered less severe
    than felonies, which are the most serious category of crimes. are
    generally classified as minor crimes that do not involve serious bodily
    harm or large-scale property damage or financial loss.
    Punishments for misdemeanor convictions typically include fines,
    probation, community service, and jail sentences of less than one year.

    Defendants charged with misdemeanors may not have the same


    constitutional rights as those charged with felonies, such as the right to
    a jury trial for petty offenses with minimal potential jail time.

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