Offences Against Public Health And Morals

ALL CAPITAL OFFENCES & CHARGES WITH $0 ARE HUT CHARGES

Felony Possession of Human Remains (FELONY)

Principal - 50 months - $2,000

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Knowingly possessing, concealing, or transporting human remains without lawful authority or consent.

Points to Prove:

• The defendant had possession or control of human remains.
• There was no lawful reason or authorization for such possession.
• The defendant was aware or should reasonably have been aware of the nature of the remains.

Attempted Felony Possession of Human Remains (FELONY)

Principal - 25 months - $1,000

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Attempting to possess, conceal, or transport human remains without completing the act.

Points to Prove:

• Defendant took steps to possess human remains.
• Intent existed but the act was not fully executed.
• No lawful authority existed for attempted possession.

Forgery of Medical Documents (MISDEMEANOR)

Principal - 45 months - $2,000

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Knowingly falsifying or altering official medical documentation for unlawful benefit or deception.

Points to Prove:

• The document was medical or health-related in nature.
• The defendant knowingly falsified, forged, or altered the document.
• The intent was to deceive, defraud, or obtain an unlawful advantage.

Attempted Forgery of Medical Documents (MISDEMEANOR)

Principal - 22 months - $1,000

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Attempting to falsify or alter medical documents without fully completing the act.

Points to Prove:

• Defendant took steps toward falsifying a document.
• Intent existed but the act was incomplete.
• No lawful authority existed for attempted forgery.

Animal Cruelty (FELONY)

Principal - 24 months - $1,800

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Intentionally causing harm, neglect, or unnecessary suffering to an animal under one’s care or control.

Points to Prove:

• The defendant acted upon an animal under their control or supervision.
• The actions were intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent.
• The conduct caused unnecessary suffering or risk of injury to the animal.

Attempted Animal Cruelty (FELONY)

Principal - 12 months - $900

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Attempting to harm, neglect, or cause suffering to an animal without completing the act.

Points to Prove:

• Defendant took steps toward harming an animal.
• Intent existed but the act was incomplete.

Desecration of a Human Corpse (FELONY)

Principal - 18 months - $680

Accomplice - 18 months - $680

Accessory - 15 months - $510

Description: Knowingly disrespecting, mutilating, or interfering with a human corpse without lawful authority.

Points to Prove:

• The defendant intentionally interfered with a corpse.
• No legal authorization existed for such interference.
• The act was deliberate and intended to desecrate.

Attempted Desecration of a Human Corpse (FELONY)

Principal - 9 months - $340

Accomplice - 9 months - $340

Accessory - 8 months - $255

Description: Attempting to interfere with or desecrate a human corpse without fully completing the act.

Points to Prove:

• Defendant took steps to interfere with a corpse.
• Intent existed but the act was incomplete.

Illegal Exhumation (FELONY)

Principal - 0 months - $0

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Exhuming a human body or remains without proper legal authorization or permit.

Points to Prove:

• The defendant removed or attempted to remove human remains.
• No legal authorization or permit existed for exhumation.
• The act was intentional and unauthorized.

Attempted Illegal Exhumation (FELONY)

Principal - 0 months - $0

Accomplice - 0 months - $0

Accessory - 0 months - $0

Description: Attempting to exhume a human body or remains without completing the act or without authorization.

Points to Prove:

• Defendant took steps toward exhumation.
• No legal permit existed.