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A quick definition of index offense:

An index offense is when someone breaks the law and commits a crime, which can be a minor one or a more serious one like a felony. It can include things like stealing someone else's property or committing a crime that is similar to another one. In some cases, just planning to commit a crime can also be considered an index offense. If someone commits an index offense, they can be arrested and punished according to the law.

A more thorough explanation:

An index offense is a violation of the law, also known as a criminal offense or crime. It can range from minor offenses to serious felonies. The term "offense" is often used interchangeably with "crime" or "criminal offense."

  • Acquisitive offense: This refers to crimes that involve the unlawful appropriation of someone else's property, such as theft or larceny.
  • Allied offense: This is a crime that has elements similar to another crime, and committing one automatically means committing the other. For example, assault and battery are often considered allied offenses.
  • Anticipatory offense: This refers to inchoate offenses, which are crimes that involve planning or attempting to commit a crime. For example, conspiracy to commit murder is an anticipatory offense.
  • Arrestable offense: In English law, an offense for which the punishment is fixed by law or for which a statute authorizes imprisonment for five years, or an attempt to commit such an offense. This category was created in 1967 and abolished the traditional distinction between felonies and misdemeanors.

These examples illustrate the different types of index offenses that can occur. They show that index offenses can range from theft to planning a crime, and that the severity of the offense can vary. It is important to understand the different types of index offenses to better understand the criminal justice system and the consequences of committing a crime.

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Dkk
19:15
Btw no Berkeley. Friend at Berkeley law says everyone is checked out already cus of the election.
19:19
the final results won't be announced for quite a while right
should have a good idea of the winner late tonight or tomorrow morning
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
19:25
I am hoping to have a decent idea of who next president will be by my bed time lmao
kamala getting crushed in florida
19:30
despite the election, 81 As today and 7 Rs, wow more than I would have guessed
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
19:31
@llama: I think it is great to see that, I am wondering how crazy end of november and early december A/R is going to be
19:41
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: yeah should be a wild ride the next few months for sure!
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19:53
seven minutes
19:56
bunny r u exhausted or overtired and wide awake?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:02
December is gonna be INSAAANE for decisions
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
20:20
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: it will honestly be awesome to see
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:22
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: only if it’s good news ☹️
wsp yall
20:27
dial is back https://www.nytimes.com/
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:28
NYT count’s diff than CNN
shaquilleoatmeal
20:28
don't give me anxiety
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:28
interesante
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
20:37
Taking a legal analysis and writing class to prep and get some working knowledge for 1L..... 185 pages of case study to summarize and right a report and analysis on relating it to potential litigation. Five days to do it while working and my other classes
20:38
no berk til the 8th??? who said that
20:47
@BulbasaurNoLikeCardio: yikes
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
20:49
@llama: I am control-Fing the shit out of it lol Doing the IRAC thing and in the prompt it briefs what the client wants to know so it at least can bring my focus to specific paragraphs.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
20:49
Think worse part is this class is only 2SH so I figured it would be an easy one to learn the basic but dude is going hard
Dkk
20:50
Its over. Not enough people shower up for Kamala.
Dkk
20:51
Hope I don't eat those words but it aint happening from everything I know as a poli sci major.
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
20:52
I am not forming an opinion or making a guess until Pennsylvania puts out more information. I am surprised about Virginia just from my experience living there.
JumpySubsequentDolphin
20:55
did anyone else’s UVA address go long :/
20:57
@Dkk: havent blue votes not been counted yet to a large extent bc of the red mirage? red votes counted first?
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
21:00
@SirEggan: don't be saying there will be a late last minute surprise, I am trying to go to bed once I am done with these essays with a confident idea on which one will be president lol
21:01
sorry lol
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