Which offense is categorized under Property Crimes?

Forging and counterfeiting falls under the category of property crimes because these offenses involve the alteration, creation, or use of false documents, instruments, or items with the intent to deceive for personal gain. This type of criminal activity is directly related to the unauthorized control or theft of property, whether that property is tangible (such as money) or intangible (such as forging a check or counterfeit credit card). These actions can lead to financial loss for individuals or institutions and are seen as violations against the rightful ownership and sanctity of property.

The other options involve different types of offenses. Simple assaults are classified under violent crimes, as they involve the use of force or the threat of force against another person. Driving under the influence pertains to traffic offenses and public safety issues, while drunkenness usually relates to disorderly conduct or public intoxication, neither of which directly impacts property in the same way that forgery and counterfeiting do.