Misdemeanor & Felony Laws

He intentionally or wantonly causes physical injury to another person.

He displays, shows, waves, or exhibits his firearm in a way that is perceived as threatening. And has done so in the presence of one or more persons.

He appears in a public place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, including alcohol, to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy persons in his vicinity.

He knowingly refuses to supply an identifying document and/or their name, date of birth, or other identifying information at the request of the peace officer.

He knowingly disobeys a pedestrian walk signal or; He crosses the street at any location other that a marked crosswalk.

He knowingly refuses to pay a citation give by a peace officer.

In a public place and with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, or wantonly creating a risk thereof: 1. Engages in fighting or in violent, tumultuous, or threatening behavior; 2. Makes unreasonable noise; or 3. Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition by any act that serves no legitimate purpose 4. Participates in behavior that is perceived as disorderly.

He attempts to, unlawfully, enter a vehicle with the purpose of theft by unlawful taking of that vehicle.

He possesses any tool, instrument or other thing adapted, designed or commonly used for committing or facilitating the commission of an offense involving forcible entry into premises or theft by a physical taking under circumstances which leave no reasonable doubt as to his: Intention to use the same in the commission of an offense of such character; or Knowledge that some other person intends to use the same in the commission of an offense of such character

He is involved in an accident with a pedestrian, another car, or a fixed object, and leaves the scene without identifying himself or rendering aid to anyone who may need help, or; Does not stay at scene to file a proper report with law enforcement.

He intentionally or wantonly causes physical injury to another person; or With recklessness he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument.

He knowingly relays false information about an emergency to a 911 dispatcher or; uses the 911 line for a non-emergency.

He knowingly causes a false alarm of fire or other emergency to be transmitted to or within any organization, official or volunteer, that deals with emergencies involving danger to life or property; or Reports to law enforcement authorities an offense or incident within their official concern knowing that it did not occur; or Furnishes law enforcement authorities with information allegedly relating to an offense or incident within their official concern when he knows he has no information relating to such offense or incident; or Knowingly gives false information to any law enforcement officer with intent to implicate another; or Initiates or circulates a report or warning of an alleged occurrence or impending occurrence of a fire or other emergency under circumstances likely to cause public inconvenience or alarm when he knows the information reported, conveyed or circulated is false or baseless.

He intentionally Stalks another person; and Makes an explicit or implicit threat with the intent to place that person in reasonable fear of: 1. Sexual contact 2. Physical injury 3. Death.

He having no right to do so or any reasonable ground to believe that he has such right, he intentionally or wantonly defaces, destroys or damages any government owned and maintained property causing pecuniary loss.

He displays violent or aggressive behavior within the home or; violently abuses a spouse or partner.

He participates in an unsanctioned and auto race which takes place on public road, highway, or freeway.

Is subject to any vehicle with a motor while operating on any state owned highway, roadway, including dirt roads. (any road that has a street name show up is a roadway or highway owned by the state)

A person is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A person is an extreme danger to their self and/or others and property. A person is unable to make decisions to care for their basic human needs such as food, water, shelter, medical, or clothing.

With intent to destroy or damage a building, he starts a fire or causes an explosion, and; The building is inhabited or occupied or the person has reason to believe the building may be inhabited or occupied; or Any other person sustains serious physical injury as a result of the fire or explosion or the firefighting as a result thereof.

Under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another and thereby causes serious physical injury to another person.

With intent to cause serious physical injury to another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person; With intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person under circumstances which do not constitute murder because he acts under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance or; Through circumstances not otherwise constituting the offense of murder, he or she intentionally abuses another person or knowingly permits another person of whom he or she has actual custody to be abused and thereby causes death to a person twelve (12) years of age or less, or who is physically helpless or mentally helpless.

He is, knowingly or unknowing, in operation a stolen vehicle.

With intent to cause the death of another person, he causes the death of such person or of a third person. Including, but not limited to, the operation of a motor vehicle under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to another person and thereby causes the death of another person.

With intent to cause the death of peace officer, he causes the death of a peace officer. Including, but not limited to, the operation of a motor vehicle under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life, he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to a peace officer and thereby causes the death of a peace officer

He is found to be in possession of a firearm outlawed by state law, by carrying on his person or in a vehicle or container capable of holding said firearm within his custody.

He threatens to commit any crime likely to result in death or serious physical injury to another person or likely to result in substantial property damage to another person; or He intentionally makes false statements for the purpose of causing evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation.

He participates in acts of mass destruction, including but not limited to, mass murder, causing explosions, and mass arson.

With intent to cause the death of another person, he attempts to cause the death of such person or of a third person.

With intent to cause the death of peace officer, he attempts to cause the death of a peace officer.

With recklessness he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument or; He intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument;

He intentionally causes serious physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument; or Intentionally or wantonly causes physical injury to a peace officer or emergency medical personnel. Under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life he wantonly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of causing the death of a peace officer or emergency medical personnel.

As a pedestrian, and with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a direction to stop, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer who has an articulable reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed by the person fleeing, and in fleeing or eluding the person is the cause of, or creates a substantial risk of, physical injury to any person; or While operating a motor vehicle with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a recognized direction to stop his vehicle, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer.

In the course of committing theft, he uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another person with intent to accomplish the theft and when he: Causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; Is armed with a deadly weapon; or Uses or threatens the immediate use of a dangerous instrument upon any person who is not a participant in the crime.

He intentionally obstructs, impairs or hinders the performance of a governmental function by using or threatening to use violence, force or physical interference.

He unlawfully restrains another person and when his intent is: (1) To hold him for ransom or reward; or (2) To accomplish or to advance the commission of a felony; or (3) To inflict bodily injury or to terrorize the victim or another; or (4) To interfere with the performance of a governmental or political function; or (5) To use him as a shield or hostage.

With the intent of promoting or facilitating the commission of a crime, he commands or encourages another person to engage in specific conduct which would constitute that crime or an attempt to commit that crime or which would establish the other's complicity in its commission or attempted commission.

He destroys, mutilates, conceals, removes or alters physical evidence which he believes is about to be produced or used in the official proceeding with intent to impair its verity or availability in the official proceeding; or Fabricates any physical evidence with intent that it be introduced in the official proceeding or offers any physical evidence, knowing it to be fabricated or altered

He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant with the intent to influence the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action in his official capacity as a public servant; or While a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of dis

The person obtains property or services of another by deception with intent to deprive the person thereof. A person deceives when the person intentionally: Creates or reinforces a false impression, including false impressions as to law, value, intention, or other state of mind; Prevents another from acquiring information which would affect judgment of a transaction; Fails to correct a false impression which the deceiver previously created or reinforced or which the deceiver knows to be influencing another to whom the person stands in a fiduciary or confidential relationship; Fails to disclose a known lien, adverse claim, or other legal impediment to the enjoyment of property which the person transfers or encumbers in consideration for the property obtained, whether the impediment is or is not valid or is or is not a matter of official record; or Issues or passes a check or similar sight order for the payment of money, knowing that it will not be honored by the drawee.

He helps in the commission of a crime, when he has knowledge of the crime before or after the fact, and may assist in its commission through advice, actions, or financial support.

He is in possession of a one (1) or more ounce(s) of marijuana in his: Vehicle, personal possession, or container capable of holding a substance in that person’s custody.

Having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more as measured by a scientifically reliable test or tests of a sample of the person's breath or blood taken within two (2) hours of cessation of operation or physical control of a motor vehicle or; While under the influence of any other substance or combination of substances which impairs one's driving ability.