Legal Definitions - crimes against persons

Crimes against persons are criminal offenses where the offender uses or threatens to use force against another person. This category of crime includes:

• Murder
• Rape
• Aggravated assault
• Robbery

These crimes are also known as crimes against the person.

For example, murder is a crime against a person because it involves the intentional killing of another human being. Rape is also a crime against a person because it involves the use of force or threat of force to engage in sexual activity without the victim's consent. Aggravated assault is a crime against a person because it involves the use of force that causes serious bodily harm or injury. Robbery is a crime against a person because it involves the use of force or threat of force to take someone's property.

These examples illustrate how crimes against persons involve the use or threat of force against another person, which can result in serious harm or injury.