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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?
- Vandalism
- Burglary
- Kidnapping (correct)
- Robbery
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?
- Fraud
- Murder
- Burglary (correct)
- Larceny
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?
- Criminal
- Suspect (correct)
- Victim
- Defendant
Which option describes an act of deliberately damaging someone's property?
Which option describes an act of deliberately damaging someone's property?
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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