Crimes are sometimes broadly classified or categorized by their nature—such as (1) crimes that are harmful to the victim’s body (assault, battery, rape, and murder) and are known as crimes against the person; and (2) crimes that are harmful to the victim by depriving him of his property or damaging his property and are known as crimes against property (criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, arson).
In Arkansas, crimes are categorized into various classifications, including crimes against the person and crimes against property. Crimes against the person typically involve physical harm or the threat of harm to an individual and include offenses such as assault, battery, rape, and murder. These offenses are taken very seriously and carry severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and potentially capital punishment for certain types of murder. On the other hand, crimes against property involve the unlawful taking or damaging of another's property. Examples of these crimes include criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson. The penalties for property crimes vary depending on the severity of the offense and can range from fines and restitution to imprisonment. Arkansas state statutes and federal law provide specific definitions and penalties for these crimes, and the state's criminal code outlines the elements that must be proven for a conviction.