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Crimes in the USA

Name crimes currently enforced and prosecuted in the USA. Definitions taken from Cornell Law and Wikipedia, and may vary by jurisdiction.
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unlawful killing of another human with malice; has degrees
Murder
federal crime; involves organized groups of people conducting a pattern of illegal business activities for profit
Racketeering
punishable by death; the act of waging war against the United States or materially aiding its enemies
Treason
malicious burning of property
Arson
the unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or theft
Burglary
the gaining of property or money by force, threats, or coercion
Extortion
an intentional act; puts another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact; causes fear
Assault
application of force directly or indirectly upon another person or their personal belongings; causes injury
Battery
a person offers as genuine a forged instrument with the intent to defraud; involves actions and words
Uttering
a person creates or alters a legal instrument with the intent to defraud; involves writing
Forgery
through threats or physical action, one person intentionally attempts to place another person in fear of imminent serious physical injury
Menacing
penetration of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim
Rape
encompasses a variety of conduct; violates public order or causes disruption that bothers other people
Disturbing the Peace
stealing; taking personal property without consent
Larceny
the transporting of or transacting in illegal goods or people
Trafficking
entering or remaining on a premises after having been forbidden to do so
Trespassing
intentionally or recklessly damaging, altering, or defacement of another person's property without consent
Criminal Mischief
damaging, injuring, or defacing property without the intent to steal
Vandalism
theft by someone who is responsible for handling money or property; misappropriation of money
Embezzlement
interfering with the process of justice and law; preventing or influencing the outcome of a government proceeding
Obstruction
engaging or offering to engage in sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee
Prostitution
repeatedly following or harassing another person causing fear of injury or death; threats are expressed or implied
Stalking
the trading of a company’s securities by individuals with access to confidential, non-public information about the company
Insider Trading
the use of illegal means to avoid paying taxes
Tax Evasion
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