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 Kansas, crimes are indeed categorized by their nature, aligning with the broad classifications mentioned. 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 covered under the Kansas Statutes, particularly in Chapter 21, Article 54 for sex crimes, Article 34 for battery, and Article 34 for assault, among others. Murder and manslaughter are addressed in Article 34 as well. On the other hand, crimes against property, including criminal trespass, burglary, robbery, theft, arson, and others, are also defined in the Kansas Statutes. For instance, theft and robbery are covered in Chapter 21, Article 58, while arson is detailed in Article 56. These laws specify the elements of each crime, potential defenses, and the range of penalties upon conviction, which can vary from fines and restitution to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offense.