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 Idaho, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broader classification found in many jurisdictions. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, are offenses that cause physical harm or a threat of harm to individuals. These are considered very serious and are outlined in Title 18 of the Idaho Code, which details offenses against the person. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the unlawful taking or damaging of another's property. These crimes are also detailed in Title 18, specifically in the chapters that cover theft, embezzlement, false pretenses, and related offenses. The severity of the punishment for both categories of crimes in Idaho can vary significantly based on the specific nature of the crime, the value of the property involved, and the presence of aggravating factors, such as the use of a weapon or the infliction of serious bodily injury.