Criminal homocide takes two forms. Murder is defined as the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Manslaughter is unlawful homicide without malice aforethought. Murder and assault are similar. Assault is a threat or attempt to injure.
Murder is a form of aggravated assault in which the victim dies.
However, a person who commits assault is somewhat more likely to have a criminal record than one who commits murder. Forcible rape is the act of forcing sexual intercourse on another person against his or her will. Statutory rape is the act of having sexual relations with a man or woman who is below a particular age established by state law. Rape victims are generally treated with more consideration and sensitivity today than in the past. Date rape , or acquaintance rape , is forcible sex in which the victim is known to the offender.