The word "person" in legal terminology is perceived as a general word which normally includes in its scope a variety of entities other than human beings. See e.g. 1 U.S.C. sec 1. Church of Scientology v. U.S. Dept. of Justice (1979) 612 F.2d 417, 425.One of the very first of your state statutes will have a section listed entitled "Definitions." Carefully study this section of the statutes and you will find a portion that reads similar to this excerpt:In construing these statutes and each and every word, phrase, or part hereof, where the context will permit:(1) The singular includes the plural and vice versa.(2) Gender-specific language includes the other gender and neuter.(3) The word "person" includes: an individual, firm, association, joint venture, partnership, trust, business trust, syndicate, fiduciary, limited liability company, association, cooperative, corporation whether or not organized for profit, estate and all other groups or combinations.Notice that only "persons" can commit these state legislature created crimes. A crime is by definition an offense committed against the "state." If you commit an offense against a human, it is called a tort. Examples of torts would be any personal injury, slander, or defamation of character.
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