Criminologist Sabir

Crime is any intentional/harmful act that is punishable by state.

Or
Crime can be defined as;
Any violation of the law of the land.

The word crime was originally taken from latin word Crimen which means to charge.
In the greek expression krimos means social order.
We can say that go against social order and worthy of serious condemnation.

Different crimes are defined by different societies, different cultures where we live.
Examples:
Getting married, selling drugs, breaching trafic laws, etc….

Few major types of Crime:

• Theft
• Burglary
• Decoity
• Robbery

Theft:

To take away something from owner without owner’s knowledge.
To take away somebody’s item without his/permission.
Examples:
Cattle lifting, jumping over walls, etc.

Burglary:

To break the structure and enter in a home with intension to commit major grant.

Decoity:

According to Pakistan penal code (PPC) four or more than four people take away something with dangerous weapons.

Robbery:

According to PPC, three people take away something with the intension of dangerous weapons.

Classification of Crime:

Crimes can be classified in many ways. Crimes also can be grouped by subject matter.

Crime against person:

For example, a crime like assault, battery, or rape tends to injure another person’s body, so it can be classified as a “crime against the person.”

Crime against property:

If a crime tends to injure a person by depriving him or her of property or by damaging property, it can be classified as a “crime against property.”

Crime against Public Order:

If a crime tends to harm public , violate public law,

Crime against public order are violations that interfere with the normal operations of society. These crimes go against publicly shared values, norms, or customs.

A public order crime does not require an identifiable victim. Individuals can be charged with public order crimes if their conduct or acts are considered “harmful to society.” Public order crimes primarily focus on the offensive conduct.

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Felony-Misdemeanors

• InfractionsFelonies:

Felonies are the most serious crimes. They are either supported by a heinous intent, like the intent to kill, or accompanied by an extremely serious result, such as loss of life, grievous injury, or destruction of property. Felonies are serious, so they are graded the highest, and all sentencing options are available. Depending on the jurisdiction and the crime, the sentence could be execution, prison time, a fine, or alternative sentencing such as probation, rehabilitation, and home confinement. Potential consequences of a felony conviction also include the inability to vote, own a weapon, or even participate in certain careers.

Misdemeanors:

Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, either because the intent requirement is of a lower level or because the result is less extreme. Misdemeanors are usually punishable by jail time of one year or less per misdemeanor, a fine, or alternative sentencing like probation, rehabilitation, or community service. Note that incarceration for a misdemeanor is in jail rather than prison.

Felony-Misdemeanors:

Felony-misdemeanors are crimes that the government can prosecute and punish as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending on the particular circumstances accompanying the offense. The discretion whether to prosecute the crime as a felony or misdemeanor usually belongs to the judge, but in some instances the prosecutor can make the decision.

Infractions:

Infractions, which can also be called violations, are the least serious crimes and include minor offenses such as jaywalking and motor vehicle offenses that result in a simple traffic ticket. Infractions are generally punishable by a fine or alternative sentencing such as traffic school.