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 Nevada, crimes are classified into various categories based on their nature and the harm they cause. Crimes against the person, such as assault, battery, rape, and murder, involve direct harm to an individual's physical well-being and safety. These offenses are taken very seriously and can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment, fines, and a criminal record. On the other hand, crimes against property, such as criminal trespassing, burglary, robbery, bribery, blackmail, theft, and arson, involve the deprivation of property or damage to it. These crimes can also lead to significant legal consequences, including restitution, incarceration, and fines. Nevada's legal system provides specific statutes that define and penalize each of these criminal behaviors, and the severity of the punishment often correlates with the degree of harm or loss caused by the crime.