Trying to understand the hierarchy of Crimes in the US:

In my ignorant style, I'll use Dante's nomenclature of sins.

Crimes against Self:
Usually minor, but for social cohesion and decorum are enforced.
Drug Usage, Suicide attempts.

Crimes against Property:
Arson, Burglary, Vandalism

Crimes against Others:
Through willful action or negligence cause deliberate harm to other members of society.
These are very serious: Manslaughter/Murder, Rape, Assault

Crimes against Authority:
The government views these as an affront to its survival.
Sedition, Treason, Counterfeiting

random thought of the summer