They are usually analysed by division into the following categories: They can be further analysed by division into: And it is then possible to consider degrees and aggravations, and distinguish between intentional actions (e.g., assault) and criminal negligence (e.g., criminal endangerment).
Similarly, although many homicides also involve an offence against the person, they are usually categorised under the more serious category.
In section 2(2) of the Law Reform (Year and a Day Rule) Act 1996, "fatal offence" means: For offences of aggravated assault, see Assault#England and Wales The expression "offence against the person" is used as a term of art in section 3 of the Visiting Forces Act 1952 (15 & 16 Geo.6 & 1 Eliz.2 c.67) and is defined for that purpose by paragraphs 1 (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) and 2 (Scotland) of the Schedule to that Act.
In the application of section 3 of the 1952 Act to England and Wales and Northern Ireland it means any of the following offences: It formerly included in particular: In the application of section 3 of the 1952 Act to Scotland, the expression "offence against the person" means any of the following offences: Most federal crimes in the United States are contained within Title 18 of the United States Code.
Offences against the person in American Samoan law are contained in Chapter 35 of Title 46 of the annotated code, with the chapter carrying the title "Offenses Against the Person.