A crime is any act or omission that violates the law and is punishable by the state. Crimes can be categorized as felonies (serious offences like murder and rape) or misdemeanours (minor crimes like petty theft and speeding). Examples of serious criminal offences include assault, murder, manslaughter, rape, arson, burglary, theft, and bigamy. Examples of minor criminal offences include conspiracy, perjury, blasphemy, fraud, bullying, blackmailing, stalking, and road traffic offences.