Do some property crimes have a violent aspect? Are there any personal crimes that could be nonviolent? If so, what might they be?

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Certain property crimes often include a violent aspect. Examples include:
• A motor vehicle theft by carjacking that results in the injury or death of the vehicle’s owner.
• A burglary that involves a violent confrontation between the property owner and the burglar.
• An arson that results in the injury or death of a person.
• A larceny by purse snatching that results in injury to the purse’s owner.
For a crime to be categorized as a violent crime, it is not necessary for actual injury or death to occur. Violence can extend from the mere threat of physical harm or from intimidation that leads the victim to believe he or she will suffer physical harm if he or she resists. Consequently, personal crimes are inherently violent.

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