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| CRIMES |
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| NON-SEXUAL
CRIMES OF VIOLENCE |
(Also
referred to as Violence) |
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| Serious
assault etc. - |
Includes
murder and culpable homicide (including the statutory
crime of causing death by dangerous driving or causing
death by careless driving while under the influence of
drink or drugs). Furthermore, an assault is classified as
serious if the victim sustained an injury
resulting in detention in hospital as an in-patient or
any of the following injuries whether or not he was
detained in hospital : fractures, concussion, internal
injuries, crushing, severe cuts or lacerations or severe
general shock requiring medical treatment. Prior to 1990
the phrase "victim sustained" was followed by
the phrase "(or owing to personal circumstances or
the use of a weapon was likely to sustain)". |
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| Handling
offensive weapons - |
Comprises
carrying offensive weapons, restriction of offensive
weapons legislation. |
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| Robbery
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Includes
offences involving intent to rob. |
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| Other
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Includes
threats and cruel and unnatural treatment of children. |
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| CRIMES
OF INDECENCY |
(Also
referred to as Indecency). |
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| Sexual
assault - |
Comprises
rape, assault with intent to rape and indecent assault. |
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| Lewd
and indecent behaviour - Previously titled "Lewd and
libidinous practices)" |
Comprises
lewd and libidinous practices against children and
indecent exposure. |
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| Other
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Includes
offences connected with prostitution. |
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| CRIMES
INVOLVING DISHONESTY |
(Also
referred to as Dishonesty) |
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| Housebreaking
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Includes
commercial as well as domestic premises. |
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| Theft
by opening lockfast places - |
Most
commonly from motor vehicles. |
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| Theft
of motor vehicle - |
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| Shoplifting
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| Other
theft - |
Includes
theft of pedal cycles. |
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| Fraud
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Includes
statutory fraud. |
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| Other
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Includes
forgery, reset and embezzlement. |
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| FIRE-RAISING,
VANDALISM ETC |
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| Fire-raising
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| Vandalism,
etc. - |
Includes
malicious mischief, vandalism and reckless conduct with
firearms. |
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| OTHER
CRIMES |
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| Crimes
against public justice - |
Includes
perjury, resisting arrest, bail offences (other than
absconding or re-offending) and wasting police time. |
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| Drugs
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Includes
importation, possession and supply of controlled drugs. |
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| Other
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Includes
conspiracy and explosive offences. |
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| OFFENCES |
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| MISCELLANEOUS
OFFENCES |
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| Petty
Assault - |
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| Breach
of the peace - |
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| Drunkenness
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| Other
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Includes
offences against local legislation, offences involving
animals/plants, offences against liquor licensing laws
and offences against environmental legislation. |
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| MOTOR
VEHICLE OFFENCES |
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| Dangerous
and careless driving - |
Prior
to 1992 this was known as "reckless and careless
driving". |
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| Drunk
driving - |
Comprises
driving or in charge of motor vehicle while unfit through
drink or drugs, blood alcohol content above limit and
failing to provide breath, blood or urine specimens. |
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| Speeding
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| Unlawful
use of vehicle - |
Comprises
driving while disqualified, without a licence, insurance,
test certificate, vehicle tax and registration and
identification offences. |
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| Vehicle
defect offences - |
Comprises
construction and use and lighting offences. |
