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Crime

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    Vocabulary and Definitions
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  • causing a noisy, violent public disturbance
    rioting (rioter)
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  • stealing large amounts of money with force or violence from a bank, store, etc.
    robbery (robber)
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  • stealing something from a store
    shoplifting (shoplifter)
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  • driving above the speed limit
    speeding (speeder)
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  • using violence, threats, or fear, usually for political purposes
    terrorism (terrorist)
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  • stealing, in general
    theft (thief)
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  • trading something illegal like drugs, people, etc.
    trafficking (trafficker)
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  • entering another person’s area or property without permission
    trespassing (trespasser)
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  • destroying private or public property purposely
    vandalism (vandal)
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  • someone who practices or studies law
    lawyer/attorney (USA) or barrister/solicitor (UK)
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  • the place where cases and legal matters are conducted
    court or courtroom
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  • the place where accused persons and criminals are held
    jail
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  • a building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial
    prison
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  • an official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
    judge
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  • a group of people (typically twelve in number) who decide if an accused person is innocent or guilty
    jury
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  • the punishment or length of time a prisoner is imprisoned
    sentence
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