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Appendix A: Definition of Offenses Used in Uniform Crime Reporting
Appendix A: Definition of Offenses Used in Uniform Crime Reporting
Pages 315-318
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The first four are the index violent crimes; the second four are the index property crimes. Part II offenses cover the rest of the crimes recorded in the Uniform Crime Reports.
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Aggravated assault: An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault is usually accompanied by the use of a weapon or by means likely to produce death or great bodily harm.
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Drug abuse violations: State and/or local offenses relating to the unlawful possession, sale, use, growing, and manufacturing of narcotic drugs. The following drug categories are specified: opium or cocaine and their derivatives (morphine, heroin, codeine)
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Suspicion: No specific offense; suspect released without formal charges being placed. Curfew and loitering laws (persons under age 18~: Offenses relating to violations of local curfew or loitering ordinances where such laws exist.
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