Criminology

Homicide

The killing of one human being by another.

Murder

Intentional killing of another person with malice aforethought.

Malice

Defendant’s awareness that he/she had no right to kill but intended to kill anyway.

Felony murder

No intentional kill, but the intention to commit some other felony that resulted in the death of a person.

1st degree murder

Premeditated, deliberate, and intentional killing.

2nd degree murder

Intentional killing without premeditation or deliberation.

Manslaughter

Unlawful killing of another person without malice.

Voluntary manslaughter

Killing committed intentionally without malice, often in the heat of the moment.

Involuntary manslaughter

Causing the death of another unintentionally but recklessly.

Victim precipitation

Suggests victims initiated social interaction that led to homicidal response.

Serial murder

Killing of several victims over an extended period of time.

Mass murder

Killing of multiple victims in one event or in very quick succession.

Sociopaths

People who lack control, disregard social values, and have an intense desire to dominate others.

Simple assault

Assault with little to no injury.

Aggravated assault

Assault that causes serious harm or involves a deadly weapon.

Rape

An act of sexual violence that is severely underreported.

Robbery

Taking of property from a victim by force or threat of violence.

Larceny

Theft or stealing; the prototype of all property offenses.

Motor vehicle theft

Theft involving the unlawful taking of a vehicle; can include carjacking.

Fraud

Acquisition of property through cheating or deception.

Burglary

Unlawful entry into a structure to commit a felony or theft.

Arson

Malicious burning or setting fire to the dwelling of another person.

Fentanyl

A synthetic opioid that is 50x stronger than heroin and can be deadly even in small doses.

George Bush's anti-drug strategy

Unveiled in 1989, it focused on law enforcement's role in drug control.

Bill Clinton's control strategy

Introduced in 1994, emphasizing anti-drug education and treatment programs.

Prohibition

The period when the sale of alcohol was prohibited, leading to bootlegging.

Prostitution

Legally considered a misdemeanor, involving various actors such as prostitutes and pimps.