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What constitutes a felony under the 500 series of KRS?
What constitutes a felony under the 500 series of KRS?
- Imprisonment of at least 1 year (correct)
- Imprisonment of less than 1 year
- Any serious bodily injury
- Punishable by a fine only
What does the mental state of 'recklessly' imply?
What does the mental state of 'recklessly' imply?
- The accused disregards serious risks (correct)
- The accused planned the conduct deliberately
- The accused is aware of their conduct
- The accused is unaware of their actions
When is a criminal attempt classified as a class B felony?
When is a criminal attempt classified as a class B felony?
- When it involves a serious injury to a victim
- When the attempt is for a class B felony
- When the crime being attempted is a class A felony (correct)
- When the accused has no prior offenses
Under the guidelines, how much culpable mental state is required for absolute liability?
Under the guidelines, how much culpable mental state is required for absolute liability?
What is required for a criminal conspiracy to be established?
What is required for a criminal conspiracy to be established?
How is organized crime defined in relation to retail theft?
How is organized crime defined in relation to retail theft?
What does 'criminal solicitation' involve?
What does 'criminal solicitation' involve?
What age defines a victim in the 500 series KRS as eligible for serious physical injury considerations?
What age defines a victim in the 500 series KRS as eligible for serious physical injury considerations?
What constitutes a conviction for establishing a continued pattern of criminal activity among gang members?
What constitutes a conviction for establishing a continued pattern of criminal activity among gang members?
What is the key difference between Manslaughter 1st and Manslaughter 2nd?
What is the key difference between Manslaughter 1st and Manslaughter 2nd?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide 4th?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide 4th?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Assault 1st?
Which of the following is NOT a component of Assault 1st?
What does Wanton Endangerment 1st involve?
What does Wanton Endangerment 1st involve?
What constitutes unlawful imprisonment first?
What constitutes unlawful imprisonment first?
What defines Stalking second?
What defines Stalking second?
Which charge is considered a Class D felony?
Which charge is considered a Class D felony?
Which of the following crimes involves an intent for ransom reward?
Which of the following crimes involves an intent for ransom reward?
What class felony applies to a person who commits first-degree rape?
What class felony applies to a person who commits first-degree rape?
Under what circumstance can murder be charged related to a motor vehicle?
Under what circumstance can murder be charged related to a motor vehicle?
What constitutes Criminal Abuse 1st?
What constitutes Criminal Abuse 1st?
Which of the following is classified as a class A misdemeanor?
Which of the following is classified as a class A misdemeanor?
Which of the following describes Terroristic Threatening 1st?
Which of the following describes Terroristic Threatening 1st?
What does criminal mischief first require in terms of property loss?
What does criminal mischief first require in terms of property loss?
Which crime involves knowingly taking or enticing a child from lawful custody?
Which crime involves knowingly taking or enticing a child from lawful custody?
What is the classification for sodomy second?
What is the classification for sodomy second?
What is considered indecent exposure?
What is considered indecent exposure?
Burglary first is classified as which class of felony?
Burglary first is classified as which class of felony?
What is required for a charge of robbery first?
What is required for a charge of robbery first?
What is the classification of forgery first that involves money, stamps, or securities?
What is the classification of forgery first that involves money, stamps, or securities?
Which crime involves escaping custody using threats of force?
Which crime involves escaping custody using threats of force?
What is the penalty for promoting contraband second that involves non-dangerous items?
What is the penalty for promoting contraband second that involves non-dangerous items?
Which of the following actions does NOT constitute perjury second?
Which of the following actions does NOT constitute perjury second?
What constitutes a riot first-degree?
What constitutes a riot first-degree?
What is the classification of disorderly conduct first?
What is the classification of disorderly conduct first?
What action constitutes intimidating a participant in a legal process?
What action constitutes intimidating a participant in a legal process?
Which crime is classified as a class B misdemeanor?
Which crime is classified as a class B misdemeanor?
What is the classification of escape second?
What is the classification of escape second?
Which of the following correctly describes false swearing?
Which of the following correctly describes false swearing?
What is the classification of unlawful imprisonment first?
What is the classification of unlawful imprisonment first?
What constitutes rape in the first degree?
What constitutes rape in the first degree?
What is required for a charge of kidnapping?
What is required for a charge of kidnapping?
Which crime involves sexual contact by forceful compulsion?
Which crime involves sexual contact by forceful compulsion?
What class of felony is arson in the first degree?
What class of felony is arson in the first degree?
What is the intent behind criminal coercion?
What is the intent behind criminal coercion?
What defines sodomy third according to the provided content?
What defines sodomy third according to the provided content?
What is the punishment classification for burglary first?
What is the punishment classification for burglary first?
What is the minimum imprisonment term classified as a felony?
What is the minimum imprisonment term classified as a felony?
What happens to the charge of custodial interference if the person taken is voluntarily returned?
What happens to the charge of custodial interference if the person taken is voluntarily returned?
What does the mental state of 'knowingly' signify in legal terms?
What does the mental state of 'knowingly' signify in legal terms?
What is the classification of indecent exposure?
What is the classification of indecent exposure?
Under what condition is criminal attempt categorized as a class B felony?
Under what condition is criminal attempt categorized as a class B felony?
What distinguishes criminal facilitation from other crimes?
What distinguishes criminal facilitation from other crimes?
What is the classification of engaging in organized crime related to retail theft?
What is the classification of engaging in organized crime related to retail theft?
Which of the following defines a criminal gang?
Which of the following defines a criminal gang?
What does the mental state of 'wantonly' indicate in a legal perspective?
What does the mental state of 'wantonly' indicate in a legal perspective?
What is required to establish criminal solicitation?
What is required to establish criminal solicitation?
What constitutes absolute liability in criminal law?
What constitutes absolute liability in criminal law?
What is the age threshold for a victim to be considered in cases of serious physical injury?
What is the age threshold for a victim to be considered in cases of serious physical injury?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide 2nd?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide 2nd?
What crime involves applying pressure on the throat or neck of a person?
What crime involves applying pressure on the throat or neck of a person?
Which of the following best describes Criminal Abuse 1st?
Which of the following best describes Criminal Abuse 1st?
What distinguishes Assault 1st from Assault 2nd?
What distinguishes Assault 1st from Assault 2nd?
Under what conditions can terroristic threatening 1st be charged?
Under what conditions can terroristic threatening 1st be charged?
What constitutes the crime of menacing?
What constitutes the crime of menacing?
What does Stalking second specifically involve?
What does Stalking second specifically involve?
What charge is associated with disarming a police officer?
What charge is associated with disarming a police officer?
Which of the following actions constitutes criminal abuse 3rd?
Which of the following actions constitutes criminal abuse 3rd?
Which statement defines reckless homicide?
Which statement defines reckless homicide?
Which of the following best describes robbery second?
Which of the following best describes robbery second?
What is the classification of promoting contraband second?
What is the classification of promoting contraband second?
What distinguishes escape first from escape second?
What distinguishes escape first from escape second?
Which of these statements is true regarding perjury second?
Which of these statements is true regarding perjury second?
What crime is committed when a person attempts to physically force an arresting officer to stop an arrest?
What crime is committed when a person attempts to physically force an arresting officer to stop an arrest?
Which of the following best defines deceptive practices pertaining to forgery second?
Which of the following best defines deceptive practices pertaining to forgery second?
What is the classification assigned to disorderly conduct second?
What is the classification assigned to disorderly conduct second?
What act constitutes a class B misdemeanor related to false information?
What act constitutes a class B misdemeanor related to false information?
What does inciting a riot entail?
What does inciting a riot entail?
What is a defining characteristic of a class D felony?
What is a defining characteristic of a class D felony?
What class felony is associated with robbery second?
What class felony is associated with robbery second?
Which action classifies as promoting contraband first?
Which action classifies as promoting contraband first?
What is the classification for escape third?
What is the classification for escape third?
Which offense refers to intentionally altering a deed with the intent to defraud?
Which offense refers to intentionally altering a deed with the intent to defraud?
What differentiates riot first-degree from riot second-degree?
What differentiates riot first-degree from riot second-degree?
What is the penalty for official misconduct first?
What is the penalty for official misconduct first?
Which crime involves attempts to prevent one's own arrest through physical force?
Which crime involves attempts to prevent one's own arrest through physical force?
What constitutes disorderly conduct second?
What constitutes disorderly conduct second?
Which scenario exemplifies giving false identifying information to a police officer?
Which scenario exemplifies giving false identifying information to a police officer?
What is the minimum period of imprisonment classified as a felony?
What is the minimum period of imprisonment classified as a felony?
Which mental state indicates the accused is aware of the consequences but disregards them?
Which mental state indicates the accused is aware of the consequences but disregards them?
What class felony is a criminal attempt classified as when the crime is a class A felony?
What class felony is a criminal attempt classified as when the crime is a class A felony?
What constitutes criminal conspiracy?
What constitutes criminal conspiracy?
In the context of criminal law, what is absolute liability?
In the context of criminal law, what is absolute liability?
What is the difference between a criminal gang and an organized criminal syndicate?
What is the difference between a criminal gang and an organized criminal syndicate?
What does criminal facilitation entail?
What does criminal facilitation entail?
Which of the following best describes the mental state of 'recklessly'?
Which of the following best describes the mental state of 'recklessly'?
What defines Serious Physical Injury in relation to victims aged 12 and under?
What defines Serious Physical Injury in relation to victims aged 12 and under?
Which of the following constitutes Manslaughter 2nd?
Which of the following constitutes Manslaughter 2nd?
What is the classification of Stalking first?
What is the classification of Stalking first?
Which scenario correctly describes Wanton Endangerment 1st?
Which scenario correctly describes Wanton Endangerment 1st?
Which of the following is classified as a class C felony?
Which of the following is classified as a class C felony?
What is the primary factor in charging someone with Reckless Homicide?
What is the primary factor in charging someone with Reckless Homicide?
What defines the intent in Fetal Homicide 1st?
What defines the intent in Fetal Homicide 1st?
In which of the following cases would someone be charged with Criminal Abuse 1st?
In which of the following cases would someone be charged with Criminal Abuse 1st?
What constitutes Terroristic Threatening 2nd?
What constitutes Terroristic Threatening 2nd?
What action does Assault 1st involve?
What action does Assault 1st involve?
Which of the following describes the act of Disarming a Police Officer?
Which of the following describes the act of Disarming a Police Officer?
What is the classification for unlawful imprisonment first?
What is the classification for unlawful imprisonment first?
Which crime involves unlawful restraint with intent for ransom or reward?
Which crime involves unlawful restraint with intent for ransom or reward?
What classification applies to sexual intercourse by forcible compulsion with a person who is physically helpless?
What classification applies to sexual intercourse by forcible compulsion with a person who is physically helpless?
Which of the following constitutes criminal coercion?
Which of the following constitutes criminal coercion?
What is the classification for rape in the second degree?
What is the classification for rape in the second degree?
Which crime involves knowingly enticing a child from lawful custody?
Which crime involves knowingly enticing a child from lawful custody?
What is the charge classification for criminal mischief first degree?
What is the charge classification for criminal mischief first degree?
What constitutes indecent exposure under the law?
What constitutes indecent exposure under the law?
What is the intent behind arson in the second degree?
What is the intent behind arson in the second degree?
What is classified as a class B felony concerning burglary?
What is classified as a class B felony concerning burglary?
What defines the legal term 'criminal homicide'?
What defines the legal term 'criminal homicide'?
Which scenario would NOT typically be classified as murder?
Which scenario would NOT typically be classified as murder?
In the context of the content, how does a violent offender differ from a public offender?
In the context of the content, how does a violent offender differ from a public offender?
What must be true for a juvenile to be treated under the same legal framework as an adult in terms of serious offenses?
What must be true for a juvenile to be treated under the same legal framework as an adult in terms of serious offenses?
What is a key requirement for a homicide to be classified as a capital offense?
What is a key requirement for a homicide to be classified as a capital offense?
What distinguishes manslaughter from murder according to the definitions provided?
What distinguishes manslaughter from murder according to the definitions provided?
Which classification would a fetus fall under if harmed during an attack against a pregnant individual?
Which classification would a fetus fall under if harmed during an attack against a pregnant individual?
What is a persistent felony offender's classification according to the law?
What is a persistent felony offender's classification according to the law?
What is required to classify a charge as manslaughter in the first degree?
What is required to classify a charge as manslaughter in the first degree?
What distinguishes manslaughter in the second degree from first degree manslaughter?
What distinguishes manslaughter in the second degree from first degree manslaughter?
In the context of recklessness leading to homicide, which behavior could be classified as reckless homicide?
In the context of recklessness leading to homicide, which behavior could be classified as reckless homicide?
What key factor contributes to classifying an act as fetal homicide?
What key factor contributes to classifying an act as fetal homicide?
Which condition is necessary for a conviction of reckless homicide?
Which condition is necessary for a conviction of reckless homicide?
How does intent relate to the classification of manslaughter versus murder?
How does intent relate to the classification of manslaughter versus murder?
What is the classification for a person causing death while distributing controlled substances classified as Schedule 1 or 2?
What is the classification for a person causing death while distributing controlled substances classified as Schedule 1 or 2?
What is the consequence of permitting abuse leading to the death of a child under 12?
What is the consequence of permitting abuse leading to the death of a child under 12?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide in the first degree?
What is the classification of Fetal Homicide in the first degree?
Under which circumstance may Fetal Homicide second degree apply?
Under which circumstance may Fetal Homicide second degree apply?
What degree of fetal homicide involves causing the death of an unborn child while wantonly engaging in conduct?
What degree of fetal homicide involves causing the death of an unborn child while wantonly engaging in conduct?
Which of the following best describes the mental state required for Fetal Homicide in the fourth degree?
Which of the following best describes the mental state required for Fetal Homicide in the fourth degree?
What constitutes Assault in the first degree?
What constitutes Assault in the first degree?
What is the primary difference between Fetal Homicide first and second degrees?
What is the primary difference between Fetal Homicide first and second degrees?
Which classification applies to causing death of an unborn child with recklessness?
Which classification applies to causing death of an unborn child with recklessness?
What classification is assigned to fetal homicide committed with intent to cause serious physical injury but under emotional disturbance?
What classification is assigned to fetal homicide committed with intent to cause serious physical injury but under emotional disturbance?
What does a capital offense entail regarding the victim during a kidnapping?
What does a capital offense entail regarding the victim during a kidnapping?
Under what condition can a person claim a defense of kidnapping when the victim is a relative?
Under what condition can a person claim a defense of kidnapping when the victim is a relative?
What is the consequence of unlawfully taking a mentally disabled person from lawful custody?
What is the consequence of unlawfully taking a mentally disabled person from lawful custody?
What does the exemption in 509.050 imply regarding unlawful imprisonment during another crime?
What does the exemption in 509.050 imply regarding unlawful imprisonment during another crime?
Which statement accurately describes the situation that does not apply to the exemption in 509.050?
Which statement accurately describes the situation that does not apply to the exemption in 509.050?
How is a capital offense determined if a victim is released but later dies?
How is a capital offense determined if a victim is released but later dies?
When considering custodial interference, what must one know to be guilty of the offense?
When considering custodial interference, what must one know to be guilty of the offense?
What is essential for a successful defense in a kidnapping charge under the provided exemption?
What is essential for a successful defense in a kidnapping charge under the provided exemption?
What does the term 'unborn child' refer to in this content?
What does the term 'unborn child' refer to in this content?
In what circumstance is a health care provider exempt from liability for the death of an unborn child?
In what circumstance is a health care provider exempt from liability for the death of an unborn child?
Which of the following statements about a pregnant woman's actions causing the death of her unborn child is correct?
Which of the following statements about a pregnant woman's actions causing the death of her unborn child is correct?
Which acts of a health care provider are not subject to legal repercussions when causing the death of an unborn child?
Which acts of a health care provider are not subject to legal repercussions when causing the death of an unborn child?
Which factor does NOT affect the definition of an unborn child as per the content?
Which factor does NOT affect the definition of an unborn child as per the content?
In which situation can the consent of the pregnant woman be implied?
In which situation can the consent of the pregnant woman be implied?
What is a critical component for determining exemption from liability for health care providers?
What is a critical component for determining exemption from liability for health care providers?
Which best describes the legal approach to fetal homicide as presented in the content?
Which best describes the legal approach to fetal homicide as presented in the content?
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Study Notes
KRS 500 Series Overview
- A felony involves imprisonment of at least one year.
- Commonwealth must prove every element of a case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Serious Physical Injury
- For victims aged 12 or younger, serious physical injury includes burns and bruising, or injuries not typically considered serious in adults.
Mental States
- Intentionally: Objective is to cause a result or engage in specific conduct.
- Knowingly: Accused is aware of the nature of their conduct.
- Wantonly: Accused disregards known consequences of actions.
- Recklessly: Fails to perceive substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- Absolute liability: No culpable mental state required.
Criminal Offenses
- Criminal attempt: Guilty when taking substantial steps to commit a crime, even if not carried out.
- Criminal solicitation: Intending to promote a crime, encourages another to commit it.
- Criminal conspiracy: Agreement to aid in committing a crime.
- Criminal facilitation: Knowledgeably providing means to commit a crime.
Organized Crime
- Engaging in organized crime is a Class B felony, but retail theft makes it a Class C felony.
- Organized criminal syndicate requires three or more persons; two for retail theft.
Homicide and Assault
- Murder: Charged for causing death while operating a vehicle recklessly.
- Manslaughter:
- 1st degree: Causing death while attempting serious injury.
- 2nd degree: Wantonly causing death under various conditions (e.g., child negligence).
- Reckless homicide: Can lead to a Class D felony.
Fetal Homicide
- 1st degree: Intent to cause death; can be vehicular.
- 2nd degree: Intent to cause serious injury leading to death.
- 3rd degree: Wanton causing of death.
- 4th degree: Reckless causing of death.
Assault Classifications
- 1st degree: Intentional serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- 2nd degree: Intentional or wanton serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class C felony.
- 3rd degree: Reckless or intent to injure a peace officer; Class D felony.
- 4th degree: Intentional or wanton injury; Class A misdemeanor.
Endangerment and Threats
- Menacing: Placing someone in apprehension of injury; Class B misdemeanor.
- Wanton Endangerment 1st and 2nd: Engaging in conduct with substantial risk of serious injury/death; Class D felony and Class A misdemeanor, respectively.
Criminal Abuse and Stalking
- Criminal abuse 1st: Abusing a child or helpless person causing serious injury; Class D felony.
- Stalking 1st: Threatening in a context of serious fear; conditions for escalation exist.
- Stalking 2nd: Engaging in threatening behavior.
Strangulation and Kidnapping
- Strangulation 1st: Applying pressure to throat or blocking airflow; Class C felony.
- Unlawful imprisonment: Restraining another person with risk; Class D felony.
- Kidnapping: Unlawful restraint for ransom; treated severely.
Sexual Offenses
- Rape 1st degree: Forcibly compelling sexual intercourse; Class A felony under certain conditions.
- Sex abuse 1st degree: Sexual contact by force; distinct from rape and sodomy.
- Indecent exposure: Intentionally exposing genitals under alarming circumstances.
Burglary and Theft
- Burglary 1st degree: Unlawful entry with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- Robbery: Using or threatening physical force during theft; varies in classification based on severity.
Miscellaneous Offenses
- Criminal mischief: Damaging property; degrees based on loss amounts.
- Arson: Intent to damage property with a person injured; serious penalties.
- Escape: Degree of crime varies based on method and circumstances of escape.
Riot and Disorderly Conduct
- Riot 1st degree: Participation leading to injury or damage; Class D felony.
- Disorderly conduct: Creating threats or public inconvenience; classified misdemeanors.
Offenses Against Family and Minor Protection
- Endangering welfare of a minor: Failure to protect minors from neglect; Class A misdemeanor.
- Unlawful transactions with minors: Involves illegal activities targeting minors, with varying degrees based on severity and context.
KRS 500 Series Overview
- A felony involves imprisonment of at least one year.
- Commonwealth must prove every element of a case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Serious Physical Injury
- For victims aged 12 or younger, serious physical injury includes burns and bruising, or injuries not typically considered serious in adults.
Mental States
- Intentionally: Objective is to cause a result or engage in specific conduct.
- Knowingly: Accused is aware of the nature of their conduct.
- Wantonly: Accused disregards known consequences of actions.
- Recklessly: Fails to perceive substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- Absolute liability: No culpable mental state required.
Criminal Offenses
- Criminal attempt: Guilty when taking substantial steps to commit a crime, even if not carried out.
- Criminal solicitation: Intending to promote a crime, encourages another to commit it.
- Criminal conspiracy: Agreement to aid in committing a crime.
- Criminal facilitation: Knowledgeably providing means to commit a crime.
Organized Crime
- Engaging in organized crime is a Class B felony, but retail theft makes it a Class C felony.
- Organized criminal syndicate requires three or more persons; two for retail theft.
Homicide and Assault
- Murder: Charged for causing death while operating a vehicle recklessly.
- Manslaughter:
- 1st degree: Causing death while attempting serious injury.
- 2nd degree: Wantonly causing death under various conditions (e.g., child negligence).
- Reckless homicide: Can lead to a Class D felony.
Fetal Homicide
- 1st degree: Intent to cause death; can be vehicular.
- 2nd degree: Intent to cause serious injury leading to death.
- 3rd degree: Wanton causing of death.
- 4th degree: Reckless causing of death.
Assault Classifications
- 1st degree: Intentional serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- 2nd degree: Intentional or wanton serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class C felony.
- 3rd degree: Reckless or intent to injure a peace officer; Class D felony.
- 4th degree: Intentional or wanton injury; Class A misdemeanor.
Endangerment and Threats
- Menacing: Placing someone in apprehension of injury; Class B misdemeanor.
- Wanton Endangerment 1st and 2nd: Engaging in conduct with substantial risk of serious injury/death; Class D felony and Class A misdemeanor, respectively.
Criminal Abuse and Stalking
- Criminal abuse 1st: Abusing a child or helpless person causing serious injury; Class D felony.
- Stalking 1st: Threatening in a context of serious fear; conditions for escalation exist.
- Stalking 2nd: Engaging in threatening behavior.
Strangulation and Kidnapping
- Strangulation 1st: Applying pressure to throat or blocking airflow; Class C felony.
- Unlawful imprisonment: Restraining another person with risk; Class D felony.
- Kidnapping: Unlawful restraint for ransom; treated severely.
Sexual Offenses
- Rape 1st degree: Forcibly compelling sexual intercourse; Class A felony under certain conditions.
- Sex abuse 1st degree: Sexual contact by force; distinct from rape and sodomy.
- Indecent exposure: Intentionally exposing genitals under alarming circumstances.
Burglary and Theft
- Burglary 1st degree: Unlawful entry with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- Robbery: Using or threatening physical force during theft; varies in classification based on severity.
Miscellaneous Offenses
- Criminal mischief: Damaging property; degrees based on loss amounts.
- Arson: Intent to damage property with a person injured; serious penalties.
- Escape: Degree of crime varies based on method and circumstances of escape.
Riot and Disorderly Conduct
- Riot 1st degree: Participation leading to injury or damage; Class D felony.
- Disorderly conduct: Creating threats or public inconvenience; classified misdemeanors.
Offenses Against Family and Minor Protection
- Endangering welfare of a minor: Failure to protect minors from neglect; Class A misdemeanor.
- Unlawful transactions with minors: Involves illegal activities targeting minors, with varying degrees based on severity and context.
KRS 500 Series Overview
- A felony involves imprisonment of at least one year.
- Commonwealth must prove every element of a case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Serious Physical Injury
- For victims aged 12 or younger, serious physical injury includes burns and bruising, or injuries not typically considered serious in adults.
Mental States
- Intentionally: Objective is to cause a result or engage in specific conduct.
- Knowingly: Accused is aware of the nature of their conduct.
- Wantonly: Accused disregards known consequences of actions.
- Recklessly: Fails to perceive substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- Absolute liability: No culpable mental state required.
Criminal Offenses
- Criminal attempt: Guilty when taking substantial steps to commit a crime, even if not carried out.
- Criminal solicitation: Intending to promote a crime, encourages another to commit it.
- Criminal conspiracy: Agreement to aid in committing a crime.
- Criminal facilitation: Knowledgeably providing means to commit a crime.
Organized Crime
- Engaging in organized crime is a Class B felony, but retail theft makes it a Class C felony.
- Organized criminal syndicate requires three or more persons; two for retail theft.
Homicide and Assault
- Murder: Charged for causing death while operating a vehicle recklessly.
- Manslaughter:
- 1st degree: Causing death while attempting serious injury.
- 2nd degree: Wantonly causing death under various conditions (e.g., child negligence).
- Reckless homicide: Can lead to a Class D felony.
Fetal Homicide
- 1st degree: Intent to cause death; can be vehicular.
- 2nd degree: Intent to cause serious injury leading to death.
- 3rd degree: Wanton causing of death.
- 4th degree: Reckless causing of death.
Assault Classifications
- 1st degree: Intentional serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- 2nd degree: Intentional or wanton serious injury with a deadly weapon; Class C felony.
- 3rd degree: Reckless or intent to injure a peace officer; Class D felony.
- 4th degree: Intentional or wanton injury; Class A misdemeanor.
Endangerment and Threats
- Menacing: Placing someone in apprehension of injury; Class B misdemeanor.
- Wanton Endangerment 1st and 2nd: Engaging in conduct with substantial risk of serious injury/death; Class D felony and Class A misdemeanor, respectively.
Criminal Abuse and Stalking
- Criminal abuse 1st: Abusing a child or helpless person causing serious injury; Class D felony.
- Stalking 1st: Threatening in a context of serious fear; conditions for escalation exist.
- Stalking 2nd: Engaging in threatening behavior.
Strangulation and Kidnapping
- Strangulation 1st: Applying pressure to throat or blocking airflow; Class C felony.
- Unlawful imprisonment: Restraining another person with risk; Class D felony.
- Kidnapping: Unlawful restraint for ransom; treated severely.
Sexual Offenses
- Rape 1st degree: Forcibly compelling sexual intercourse; Class A felony under certain conditions.
- Sex abuse 1st degree: Sexual contact by force; distinct from rape and sodomy.
- Indecent exposure: Intentionally exposing genitals under alarming circumstances.
Burglary and Theft
- Burglary 1st degree: Unlawful entry with a deadly weapon; Class B felony.
- Robbery: Using or threatening physical force during theft; varies in classification based on severity.
Miscellaneous Offenses
- Criminal mischief: Damaging property; degrees based on loss amounts.
- Arson: Intent to damage property with a person injured; serious penalties.
- Escape: Degree of crime varies based on method and circumstances of escape.
Riot and Disorderly Conduct
- Riot 1st degree: Participation leading to injury or damage; Class D felony.
- Disorderly conduct: Creating threats or public inconvenience; classified misdemeanors.
Offenses Against Family and Minor Protection
- Endangering welfare of a minor: Failure to protect minors from neglect; Class A misdemeanor.
- Unlawful transactions with minors: Involves illegal activities targeting minors, with varying degrees based on severity and context.
Fetal Homicide Laws
- 507A.020: Fetal homicide in the first degree involves intentionally causing the death of an unborn child.
- EED (Extreme Emotional Distress) can be a defense; if proven, lesser charges like Fetal Homicide 2nd may apply.
- The offense is classified as a capital offense.
- 507A.030: Fetal homicide in the second degree occurs when someone intends to cause physical injury to an unborn child that results in death.
- Also applicable when the intent to kill another leads to the death of an unborn child, influenced by EED.
- Class B felony classification.
- 507A.040: Fetal homicide in the third degree is when a person wantonly causes the death of an unborn child.
- This is classified as a Class C felony.
- 507A.050: Fetal homicide in the fourth degree involves recklessly causing the death of an unborn child.
- This crime is classified as a Class D felony.
- 507A.060: Prohibits the death sentence for fetal homicide offenses.
Assault and Related Offenses
- 508.010: Defines assault terms, emphasizing that "abortion" and "health care provider" are contextually defined.
- 508.010(2): Clarifies that actions performed by health care providers, with proper consent during abortion or emergencies, are not considered fetal homicide.
- 508.010(3): Pregnant women are not held criminally liable for actions leading to the death of their unborn child.
- 508.010(2): Usage clarifies exclusions for certain juvenile offenders unless transferred and adjudicated as violent offenders.
Criminal Homicide Laws
- 507.010: Provides definitions, including that "criminal homicide" encompasses various murder and manslaughter degrees.
- 507.020: Murder involves intentional killing or wanton acts creating a grave risk of death, constituting a capital offense.
- 507.030: Manslaughter in the first degree includes causing death with intent to cause serious physical injury or while acting under EED.
- Also includes liability for the intentional abuse of a child or dependant leading to death.
- Class B felony established.
- 507.040: Manslaughter in the second degree includes wantonly causing death through motor vehicle operation or neglecting to supervise minors, such as leaving them in dangerous situations.
- Class C felony classification.
- 507.050: Reckless homicide is evident when a person's reckless actions lead to another's death.
- Class D felony classification.
Kidnapping and Custodial Interference
- Criminal acts related to the unlawful imprisonment or kidnapping may not lead to conviction if tied directly with another associated offense.
- 509.050: States a person cannot be convicted of unlawful imprisonment or kidnapping when the actions happen instantly in the course of committing another crime.
- Exemptions for family members in cases of kidnapping if their intention was solely to take custody.
- 509.070: Addresses custodial interference involving knowing actions against the lawful custody of another person, especially those mentally disabled or under authority care.
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