9 Questions
It is illegal to ______ in this area.
break into
The police managed to ______ the thief after a long chase.
catch a criminal
The judge ______ the offender to 5 years in prison.
sentenced to prison
Which term describes someone who has committed a crime?
Criminal
What is the term for forcefully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime?
Break into
What is the consequence of violating a law that results in being confined to a prison for a specified period of time?
Sentence to prison
What is the legal term for the act of unlawfully taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it?
Larceny
What is the term for the intentional killing of another person without legal justification or excuse?
Murder
Which term describes the act of intentionally deceiving someone in order to cause them harm or loss?
Fraud
Test your knowledge of crime and punishment vocabulary with this quiz. See how well you know words and phrases related to criminal activities, legal consequences, and law enforcement.
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