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  2. Arson - Wikipedia

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    First degree arson [20] generally occurs when people are harmed or killed in the course of the fire, while second degree arson occurs when significant destruction of property occurs. [21] While usually a felony, arson may also be prosecuted as a misdemeanor, [22] "criminal mischief", or "destruction of property."

  3. Defamation - Wikipedia

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    Criminal defamation occurs when a public statement damages the subject's reputation, unless the statement was true and presented solely for the public interest. [187] In addition to criminal law, which allows for imprisonment (up to seven years in case the allegations are false) and monetary fines, one can also sue for damages with civil actions.

  4. Burglary - Wikipedia

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    Second-degree burglary retains the common-law element of a dwelling, and first-degree burglary requires that the accused be in a dwelling and armed with a weapon or have intent to cause injury. [40] A related offense, criminal trespass, covers unlawful entry to buildings or premises without the intent to commit a crime, and is a misdemeanor or ...

  5. LGBTQ rights in Nebraska - Wikipedia

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    Gender identity is not mentioned. The following crimes are among those subject to enhanced sentences: manslaughter, assault, terroristic threats, stalking, kidnapping and false imprisonment, rape and sexual assault, arson, criminal mischief, and trespassing. [54] A recent hate crime case occurred in October 2013.

  6. Reckless driving - Wikipedia

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    (b) Every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five days nor more than 90 days, or by fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $500.00, or by both such fine and imprisonment, and on a second or subsequent conviction shall be punished by imprisonment for ...

  7. Revised Penal Code - Wikipedia

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    The Revised Penal Code criminalizes a whole class of acts that are generally accepted as criminal, such as the taking of a life whether through murder or homicide, rape, robbery theft, and treason. The Code also penalizes other acts that are considered criminal in the Philippines, such as adultery, concubinage, and abortion. It expressly ...

  8. Eye for an eye - Wikipedia

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    An English translation of Exodus 21:22-24 states: "If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life ...