Intentional homicide |
An act committed with the intention to kill the victim or when death occurs as its predictable consequence |
Unintentional homicides |
An action which did not have murder as its final purpose or as a predictable consequence |
Qualified homicide |
One or more of the following circumstances apply: (a) the crime is committed for payment or compensation; (b) the crime involves malicious intent; (c) the intent is considered futile or a disproportionate reaction to a relatively minor situation; (d) the offender behaves with cruelty which results in serious harm to the public; (e) the homicide involves cheating, misrepresentation, or any means that make it difficult or impossible for the victim to defend themselves; or (f) the crime aims to ensure the execution, hiding, impunity, or advantages of another crime |
Attempted homicide |
An unsuccessful attempt to kill someone |
Robbery with a fatal outcome |
A situation when violence is used to conduct the robbery and results in the death of the victim |
Qualified theft |
Defined by (1) the destruction of obstacles to the crime; (2) the abuse of trust, employment of fraud, dexterity, or skills; (3) the use of fake keys; and (4) more than one participating individual |
Stealing |
The act of intentionally taking the personal property of another without consent through the use of severe threat or violence |