Crime and Punishment

to violently attack someone

The assailant attempted to assault the victim in a dark alley.

an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal

The politician was caught accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for favorable contracts.

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment.

to wash, clean, and iron clothes and linens

She laundered her clothes before packing for the trip.

suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

Wearing casual attire is appropriate for a picnic.

relating to illegally transported or held goods

Items like firearms or explosives are absolutely contraband on airplanes for safety.

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

Border patrol intercepted a group trying to smuggle undocumented migrants into the country.

treatment of a person or animal in a violent or cruel way

Child abuse is a serious societal issue that requires prompt intervention and support for victims.

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails.

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

The criminal attempted to abduct the child from the school playground.

to use deceit in order to deprive someone of their money or other possessions

The con artist swindled unsuspecting investors out of millions of dollars by promising high returns on fake investments.

‌to cooperate secretly or illegally for deceiving other people

The two companies were found to have colluded to inflate prices and eliminate competition in the market.

to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

The group of individuals conspired to carry out a heist on the bank.

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

The actress sued for slander after false rumors were spread about her personal life.

the act of stealing funds that are placed in one's trust and belong to one's employer

The accountant was found guilty of embezzlement after diverting company funds into personal accounts for several years.

to enter someone's land or building without permission

Despite the warning signs, he chose to trespass onto the private property, ignoring the owner's rights.

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

In a daring act of crime, the thieves attempted to carjack a luxury sedan at gunpoint in broad daylight.

a minor crime or misdeed, especially of a young person

Juvenile delinquency refers to illegal or antisocial behavior by minors, often leading to intervention by the juvenile justice system.

someone who has committed or has been legally found guilty of a serious crime

Amanda's conviction for arson resulted in her being labeled a felon and serving a lengthy prison sentence.

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

The gang members were all charged as accomplices in the drug trafficking operation.

an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious

She was charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing on private property.

a serious crime such as arson, murder, rape, etc.

Tax evasion is a felony offense that can lead to substantial fines and imprisonment if convicted.

the act of one person killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully

The police investigated the homicide that occurred downtown.

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

The United Nations defines genocide as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group.

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

the act of stealing something from someone, especially without breaking into a building

the offense of telling lies in a court of law after you have vowed to tell the truth

someone who commits a series of murders in a similar pattern

the state of being confined

the act of suggesting that someone is guilty, particularly of a crime

to arrest someone

The security guards were quick to apprehend the trespasser before he could escape.

to send someone accused of a crime to the place where the crime happened or where they are wanted for legal matters

The fugitive was arrested in one country and extradited to face charges in another for embezzlement.

to officially hold someone in a place, such as a jail, and not let them go

The immigration officers have the authority to detain individuals entering the country illegally.

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Many activists are pushing for alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders.

to force someone to live away from their native country, usually due to political reasons or as a punishment

The political dissident was exiled from the country for speaking out against the government.

related to a specific branch of knowledge or academic field

She completed a disciplinary study in the field of cognitive psychology.

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border.

to kill someone, especially as a legal penalty

The condemned criminal was executed by lethal injection after exhausting all appeals.

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties.