Definitions of Crimes
Murder: the willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
Rape: the carnal knowledge of a person forcibly and/or against that person's will, or not forcibly or against that person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent because of his or her temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity; or an attempt to commit rape by force or threat of force.
Sexual Offense: a forcible sex offense is "any sexual act directed against another person, forcibly and/or against that persons will; or not forcibly or against the person's will where the victim is incapable of giving consent," and includes forcible rape, forcible sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and forcible fondling. Non forcible sex offenses are acts of "unlawful, non forcible sexual intercourse," and include incest and statutory rape.
Aggravated Assault: an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
Robbery: the taking, or attempting to take, of anything of value under confrontational circumstances from the control, custody or care of another person or persons by force of violence and/or putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.
Motor Vehicle Theft: the theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
Burglary (breaking and entering): the unlawful entry into a building or other structure with the intent to commit a felony or theft. Note that forced entry is not a required element of the offense, so long as the entry is unlawful; it may be accomplished through an unlocked door or window. Included are unsuccessful attempts where force is employed, or where a perpetrator is frightened off while entering an unlocked door or window.
Larceny-Theft: the unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away of property from the possession or constructive possession of another.
Arson: to unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device.
Trespass: to knowingly enter or remain unlawfully in or upon premises.
Harassment: striking, shoving, kicking or otherwise subjecting another person to physical contact, or attempting to do the same; following a person in or about a public place or places; acting in a way which alarms or seriously annoys, personally or by telephone, with no legitimate purpose, another person.
Criminal Mischief: damage done to student or college property.
Liquor Law Violations: violations of law or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession or use of alcohol beverages.
Drug Abuse Violations: violations of laws prohibiting the production, distribution, and/or use of certain controlled substances and the equipment or devices utilized in their preparation and/or use.
Weapons Violations: violations of laws or ordinances prohibiting the manufacture, sale, purchase, transportation, possession, concealment, or use of firearms, cutting instruments, explosives, incendiary devices, or other deadly weapons.
