What is a crime against the person?
In Victoria, a 'crime against the person' is any crime that directly harms, threatens or endangers another person.
Examples of crimes against the person include:
- homicide (murder, manslaughter)
- assault (physical attacks or threats)
- causing injury (intentionally or recklessly)
- sexual offences
- stalking and harassment
- threats to kill or cause serious harm
- false imprisonment
- robbery involving violence or threats.
What is not a crime against the person?
Some crimes may seem personal or harmful, but they are not legally classified as crimes against the person in Victoria.
Examples of crimes that are not crimes against the person include:
- theft
- arson
- drug possession or trafficking
- driving offences
- disorderly conduct or public nuisance
- breach of intervention orders.
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