Crime and Criminal Vocabulary

to jump bail = To flee while awaiting trial to blow the whistle = To expose wrongdoing to cover your tracks = To conceal evidence of actions to keep your nose clean = To avoid illegal activities

to come clean = To admit the truth to face the music = To accept consequences for actions to get a slap on the wrist = To receive a mild punishment to do time = To serve a prison sentence

to take the rap for something = To take the blame for something to point the finger at someone = To accuse another person to be above the law = To feel exempt from following rules to take the law into your own hands = To seek revenge without legal authority

<p>to rat on someone = To snitch to authorities to put/remain behind bars = To serve a sentence in prison to do something by the book = To follow rules impeccably to have a run-in with the law = To encounter legal authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to jump bail = Disappearing before trial to spill the beans = Revealing a secret to keep your plans close to the vest = Withholding information to blow the whistle = Reporting unethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to cover your tracks = Hiding evidence to face the music = Confronting consequences to do time = Serving a prison term to take the law into your own hands = Seeking personal justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to get a slap on the wrist = Receiving a lenient punishment to come clean = Confessing a wrongdoing to point the finger at someone = Blaming others for mistakes to remain behind bars = Staying in prison after conviction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to have a run-in with the law = Encountering legal issues to keep your nose clean = Avoiding trouble to take the rap for something = Accepting blame for a crime to jump bail = Avoiding trial by fleeing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to be above the law = Exempt from rules due to status to do something by the book = Meticulously following procedures to rat on someone = Informing on a fellow accomplice to blow the whistle = Alerting authorities of wrongdoing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burglary = The act of entering a building with the intent to commit a crime Shoplifting = The act of taking goods from a shop without paying for them Arson = The act of deliberately setting fire to property Vandalism = The deliberate destruction of or damage to public property</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Counterfeiting = The imitation of an authentic item to deceive others Extortion = Obtaining something through force or threats Fraud = Deceiving someone for financial gain Robbery = Taking property from a person or place by threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Domestic abuse = Harming or bullying a family member physically or psychologically Police brutality = Physical or psychological intimidation by police against individuals Sexual assault = Intentionally touching someone without consent Kidnapping = Abducting someone and holding them captive</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Identity theft = Stealing personal information for financial gain DUI = Driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics Carjacking = Violently stealing an occupied car Pickpocketing = Stealing from someone's pockets in public places</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Misdemeanor = A small offense usually carrying a fine Felony = A serious offense carrying a prison sentence of more than one year Infraction = A minor offense punishable by a fine Homicide = Killing another person, with or without premeditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Piracy = Unauthorized use of another's work Loan sharking = Lending money at exorbitant rates of interest Grooming = Forming a relationship with a child for illegal purposes Money laundering = Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Looting = Stealing goods during a riot Corruption = Abusing a position for personal gain Hijacking = Seizing control of a vehicle by threat or force Reckless driving = Ignoring traffic rules and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speeding = Exceeding the speed limits Vandalism = Deliberate damage to public property Homicide = Killing with premeditation Infraction = Minor offense punishable only by a fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trepassing = Accessing someone else’s property without permission Shoplifting = Taking goods from a shop unlawfully Assault = Carrying out a physical attack Scamming = Tricking people to obtain money</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Violent crime = A type of crime which involves a victim being harmed by or threatened with violence. Drug crime = A type of crime which involves the possession, manufacturing or distributing of illegal drugs. Property crime = A type of crime which involves a victim's property being stolen or destroyed, without the use or threat of force. Crime-related vocabulary = Terms and expressions associated with criminal actions and legal processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To accuse someone of a crime = To claim that someone committed a crime. A place where trials happen = A court or a venue where legal proceedings occur. To come to a final decision = To reach a conclusion in a legal case. To bail someone out = To pay a fine for someone's release from custody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prosecute = To take legal action against someone. To defend = To protect someone accused of a crime. To convict = To find someone guilty of a crime. To appeal = To request a review of a court decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To be caught red-handed = To be caught in the act of committing a crime. To cry wolf = To raise a false alarm. To get away with murder = To escape punishment for a serious offense. To be in hot water = To be facing trouble due to one's actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deny = To claim that you did not do something. To detain = To hold someone in custody temporarily. To testify = To give a truthful account of a crime witnessed. To charge = To officially accuse someone of a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lawyer (us) = A professional representing someone in legal matters. Solicitor (uk) = A professional qualified to represent someone legally. Prosecutor = A public official accusing someone of a crime. Defendant = A person accused in a court case.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To sentence = To declare a punishment for an offender. Probation = Release of a prisoner under specific conditions. To serve a sentence = To undergo a punishment imposed by the court. To impose a fine = To require payment as a penalty for a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Evidence = Proof used in a legal context. Allegation = A claim without proof. Witness = Someone who sees a crime take place. Testimony = A statement given by a witness in court.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Search warrant = A document allowing police to search a property. Indictment = Formal charge or accusation of a crime. Subpoena = A legal order to appear in court. Affidavit = A written statement confirmed by oath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To hold someone accountable = To make someone responsible for their actions. To cooperate with law enforcement = To assist police in their investigations. To make a plea deal = To negotiate a lesser charge in exchange for a guilty plea. To file a lawsuit = To initiate legal proceedings against someone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To conspire = To create a secretive unlawful plan. To offend = To cause harm or distress to someone. To abuse = To treat someone with cruelty. To amend = To make changes to laws or agreements.</p> Signup and view all the answers