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Which action involves taking someone unlawfully and holding them against their will?
Which action involves taking someone unlawfully and holding them against their will?
Which of the following terms describes the act of breaking and entering with intent to commit a crime?
Which of the following terms describes the act of breaking and entering with intent to commit a crime?
What is the legal term for someone who has been accused of a wrongdoing but has not been proven guilty?
What is the legal term for someone who has been accused of a wrongdoing but has not been proven guilty?
Which option describes an act of deliberately damaging someone's property?
Which option describes an act of deliberately damaging someone's property?
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Which action must one take if found guilty of a crime that warrants financial penalties?
Which action must one take if found guilty of a crime that warrants financial penalties?
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Study Notes
Types of Written Content
- Advertisement: A promotional material aimed at convincing potential customers to purchase a product or service.
- Article: A written composition on a specific topic, often published in newspapers, magazines, or online platforms.
- Blog: A regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group, presenting informal or conversational content.
- Cartoon: A humorous illustration or animated short, often conveying a social or political message.
- Dictionary Entry: A definition of a word, including its pronunciation, part of speech, and usage within a context.
- Instruction Manual: A guide outlining the steps needed to operate or assemble a product.
- Quote: A repeated statement or phrase attributed to a person, often highlighting their thoughts or beliefs.
- Receipt: A document acknowledging payment for goods or services.
- Recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish or food item.
- Review: An evaluation or critique of a product, service, or creative work.
- Travel Guide: A resource providing information on destinations, attractions, and travel tips.
- Tweet: A brief message posted on the social media platform Twitter.
Legal Terminology and Actions
- Acceptable: Considered satisfactory or sufficient; meets established criteria.
- Bearable: Capable of being endured; tolerable.
- Flexible: Adaptable to change; able to be adjusted.
- Reasonable: Fair and sensible; aligned with common sense and logic.
- Reliable: Consistently good in quality or performance; trustworthy.
- Responsible: Having an obligation to do something or having control over someone or something.
- Visible: Able to be seen; clear or apparent.
Criminal Justice Actions
- Arrest a Suspect: The act of detaining an individual believed to be involved in a crime.
- Be Guilty: Found to have committed a crime or offense.
- Be Innocent: Not guilty of a crime; free from wrongdoing.
- Catch a Thief: Successfully apprehending an individual who steals.
- Commit a Crime: To engage in unlawful activity.
- Do Community Service: Performing voluntary work for the benefit of the community, often ordered by a court.
- Go on Trial: The legal process where evidence is presented in court to determine guilt or innocence.
- Go to Prison: Serving time in a correctional facility as punishment for a crime.
- Investigate a Crime: Conducting a systematic inquiry into a criminal incident.
- Look for Clues: Searching for evidence that may help solve a crime.
- Pay a Fine: Financial penalty imposed for violating a law or regulation.
- Question a Suspect: Interrogating a person believed to have information about a crime.
- Solve a Crime: Successfully uncovering the details behind a criminal act.
Criminal Terms and Offenders
- Suspect Someone: To have an idea or belief that a person might have committed a crime.
- Burglar: A person who illegally enters a building with the intent to commit theft.
- Burglary: The crime of entering a building unlawfully with the intent to commit theft.
- Kidnapper: An individual who unlawfully seizes and carries away a person by force or fraud.
- Kidnapping: The act of abducting and holding someone against their will.
- Murder: The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
- Murderer: A person who commits murder.
- Pickpocket: An individual who stealthily steals from the pockets of others.
- Pickpocketing: The act of stealing from someone's pocket or bag without them noticing.
- Robber: A person who commits robbery.
- Robbery: Taking property unlawfully from a person or place through force or intimidation.
- Theft: The act of stealing; taking someone else's property without permission.
- Thief: A person who steals.
- Vandal: An individual who deliberately destroys or damages property.
- Vandalism: The action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
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Test your knowledge of crime-related vocabulary with this engaging quiz. From legal terminology to actions associated with crime, this quiz covers various expressions used in law enforcement and criminal justice. Improve your understanding of the language used in crime scenarios.