A. The following forms of charging offenses may be used, but any other forms authorized by this title may also be used: 1. Abortion--A.B. committed abortion on C.D. 2. Aggravated Arson--A.B. committed aggravated arson of a dwelling (or structure, watercraft, or movable, as the case may be). If the words "belonging to another and with the damage amounting to __________ dollars" are added, simple arson will be included in the charge. 3. Simple Arson--A.B. committed simple arson of __________ (state the property burned or damaged) with the damage amounting to __________ dollars. 4. Arson with Intent to Defraud--A.B. committed arson of __________ (state the property burned or damaged) with intent to defraud C.D. 5. Aggravated Assault--A.B. assaulted C.D. with a dangerous weapon. 6. Simple Assault--A.B. assaulted C.D. 7. Attempt--A.B. attempted to __________ (commit theft of one rifle--state property subject of the theft; rob C.D.; or murder C.D.; as the case may be). 8. Aggravated Battery--A.B. committed a battery with a dangerous weapon upon C.D. 9. Simple Battery--A.B. committed a battery upon C.D. 10. Bigamy--A.B. committed bigamy with C.D. 11. Public Bribery--A.B. committed public bribery by giving (or offering to give) __________ dollars (or describe property) to C.D., __________, (state official status of person bribed); or, A.B., __________, (state official status of A.B.) committed public bribery by receiving (or offering to receive) __________ dollars (or describe property) from C.D. 12. Bribery of Voters--A.B. bribed C.D., a voter, by giving him (or offering him) __________ dollars (or describe property); or A.B., a voter, committed bribery of voters by receiving (or offering to receive) __________ dollars (or describe property) from C.D. 13. Aggravated Burglary--A.B. committed aggravated burglary of the dwelling of C.D.; or A.B. committed aggravated burglary of a warehouse (or other structure, watercraft, or movable, as the case may be) belonging to C.D. 14. Simple Burglary--A.B. committed simple burglary of the houseboat (or other structure, watercraft, or movable, as the case may be) belonging to C.D. 15. Carnal Knowledge of a Juvenile--A.B. committed carnal knowledge of C.D., a juvenile. 16. Crime Against Nature--A.B. committed crime against nature with C.D. by __________ (describe the act). 17. Criminal Conspiracy--A.B. conspired with C.D. to __________ (commit theft of one rifle--state property subject of the theft; murder E.F.; or rob E.F.; as the case may be). 18. Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property--A.B. committed aggravated criminal damage to __________ (state the structure, watercraft, or movable). If the words "belonging to another and with the damage amounting to __________ dollars" are added, simple criminal damage to property will be included in the charge. 19. Simple Criminal Damage to Property--A.B. committed simple criminal damage to __________ (state the property damaged) with the damage amounting to __________ dollars. 20. Damage to Property with Intent to Defraud--A.B. damaged __________ (state the property damaged) with intent to defraud C.D. 21. Cruelty to Juveniles--A.B. committed cruelty to C.D., a juvenile, by __________ (describe act of cruelty). 22. Aggravated Escape--A.B. committed aggravated escape from C.D., a __________ (state official status of person escaped from); or A.B. committed aggravated escape from __________ (state place of official detention). 23. Simple Escape--A.B. escaped from C.D., a __________ (state official status of person escaped from); or A.B. escaped from __________ (state place of official detention). 24. Forgery--A.B. forged a __________ (promissory note, or other instrument) by __________ (state nature of defendant's act). 25. False Imprisonment--A.B. falsely imprisoned C.D. 26. Incest--A.B. committed incest with C.D., his __________ (state relationship). 27. Public Intimidation--A.B. committed public intimidation upon C.D., a __________ (state official status of person intimidated). 28. Issuing Worthless Checks--A.B. issued a worthless check to __________ (state name of payee) in the amount of __________ dollars. 29. Aggravated Kidnapping--A.B. committed aggravated kidnapping of C.D. 30. Simple Kidnapping--A.B. kidnapped C.D. 31. First Degree Murder--A.B. committed first degree murder of C.D. 32. Second Degree Murder--A.B. committed second degree murder of C.D. 33. Manslaughter--A.B. unlawfully killed C.D. 34. Negligent Homicide--A.B. negligently killed C.D. 35. Negligent Injuring--A.B. negligently injured C.D. 36. Perjury--A.B. committed perjury on the trial of C.D. for a felony (or on the trial of C.D. for a misdemeanor; or in a civil case between C.D. and E.F.; or at a __________ hearing; as the case may be) by testifying as follows: __________ (set forth the testimony). 37. False Swearing--A.B. made a false statement under oath for __________ (set forth purpose of making the statement) as follows: __________ (set forth the false statement). 38. Prostitution--A.B. committed prostitution. 39. Aggravated Rape or First Degree Rape--A.B. committed aggravated or first degree rape upon C.D. 40. Simple Rape or Third Degree Rape--A.B. committed simple or third degree rape upon C.D. 41. Receiving Stolen Things--A.B. received stolen things, viz., __________ (state property received) of a value of __________ dollars. 42. Armed Robbery--A.B., while armed with a dangerous weapon, robbed C.D. 43. Simple Robbery--A.B. robbed C.D. 44. Theft--A.B. committed theft of __________ (state property stolen) of a value of __________ dollars. 45. Theft of Cattle, etc.--A.B. committed theft of __________ (describe animal or animals stolen). 46. Unauthorized Use of Movables--A.B. committed unauthorized use of __________ (describe the movable). B. The indictment, in addition to the necessary averments of the appropriate specific form hereinbefore set forth, may also include a statement of additional facts pertaining to the offense charged. If this is done it shall not affect the sufficiency of the specific indictment form authorized by this article.
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