Plain-English Legal Glossary

Assault charges from 1st through 5th degree, strangulation and related offenses.

Child abuse, child neglect and child endangerment charges.

Domestic assault and related offenses involving family or household members.

Controlled substance charges including possession and distribution.

Driving while impaired charges, from misdemeanor to felony level.

Fraud, forgery, identity theft and financial crime charges.

Kidnapping, abduction and unlawful restraint charges.

Homicide charges including murder in all degrees, manslaughter and criminal vehicular homicide.

Obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, escape, disorderly conduct and related charges.

Arson, criminal damage and property destruction charges.

Aggravated robbery, simple robbery and carjacking charges.

Criminal sexual conduct charges of all degrees and related offenses.

Burglary, theft and property crime charges.

Terroristic threats, stalking and harassment charges.

Fleeing police, criminal vehicular operation and other traffic-related felonies.

Firearms charges including felon in possession and other weapons offenses.