In the novel The Outsiders, what were some crimes that Ponyboy committed?

Ponyboy Curtis, the main character of S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders,demonstrates in many ways a dichotomy. He exhibits noble character traits like bravery, loyalty, kindness and compassion. He also walks on the wild side and doesn't follow all the laws of the land. He follows his own moral code and that sets him apart from mainstream society.

Although the crimes Ponyboy commits in the novel are mild compared to those of others in his gang, they are nonetheless against the law. Two-Bit Matthews is a shoplifter, Dally was arrested in New York, and the others have been involved in many fights. Steve Randle steals hubcaps. Ponyboy mentions in the opening chapter that he has never been in a fight. He explains the activities of his group in chapter one: 

"Greasers are almost like hoods; we steal things and drive souped-up old cars and hold up gas stations and have a gang fight once in a while. I don't mean I do those things like that. Darry would kill me if I got in trouble with the police. "

One of the crimes he commits is sneaking into the drive-in movies without paying admission. 

Another crime he commits is trespassing. This is done when Ponyboy and Johnny camp out in the abandoned church to hide after Johnny kills the Soc. Even though the church is abandoned, it is still private property, and they did not obtain permission to be there. 

He commits a third crime during the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs near the end of the novel. Street fighting is illegal and would fall under assault, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace. 

In Oklahoma, where the novel is set, the law regarding cigarettes is that it is illegal to sell, give, or otherwise supply someone under the age of 18 with cigarettes. It doesn't specifically prohibit smoking by a minor, though other states, like Rhode Island, do, so his smoking in the novel is more the crime of those who supply him with cigarettes. 

The last crime Ponyboy commits is threatening bodily harm against the three Socs in chapter twelve.

"'You're the guy who killed Bob Sheldon. And he was a friend of ours. We don't like nobody killing our friends, especially greasers.'

Big deal. I busted the end off my bottle and held onto the neck and tossed away my cigarette. 'You get back into your car or you'll get split.'"

This could be considered felony menacing, or assault. Under Oklahoma state law, assault is defined as threatening or attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. 

On the other hand, Ponyboy also heroically rescues children from the burning church, builds a bridge of peace with Randy the Soc and Cherry Valance, and picks up the pieces of broken glass after threatening the Socs in chapter twelve. It is this dichotomy of characteristics that makes him a timeless and relatable character.