Types of Crime in Criminal Law

Running Head: CRIMINAL LAW
Types of Crime
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Types of Crime
In criminal law, there are different types of crime. These can be classified as property crimes
and personal crimes. In personal crimes, crimes are perpetrated against individuals. As such,
they mainly include a battery, assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, rape, and homicide.
Homicide has several categories under it with some being first-degree murder, involuntary
manslaughter, second-degree murder as well as vehicular murder. In rape, there is sexual
assault and statutory rape. It is also worth noting that personal crime is further subdivided
into violent crimes and non-violent crimes.
On the other hand, there are property crimes which are deemed to be offenses done against
different properties. In this category, there are robberies, theft, arson, burglary, forgery,
embezzlement, receipt of stolen goods and false pretenses. Robbery and theft have to be
differentiated because theft entails stealing items whereas robbery entails theft of items with
the use of violence. Crime against property that is tangible is considered to be a property
crime. Different states have different laws and legislation that cover the crime. In this case,
different laws covering crime in Connecticut are put into perspective.
The scenario at hand presents different types of crimes perpetrated by Komisarjevsky and
Hayes. Some of the crimes committed here include burglary, robbery, arson, rape, home
invasion, and kidnapping. To start with, Section 53a-100 of the Penal Code defines home
invasion. It states that this is an act where an individual enters a dwelling or home with the
intention of carrying out a crime with the help of a different person. Also, he or she attempts
to commit a felony against the occupant or homeowner with the help of a weapon or harmful
substance. If found guilty of this offense, one is sentenced to ten years. The second crime
committed by Komisarjevskya and Hayes is burglary. This is stipulated under section 53a-