a punishment, or the usual punishment, for doing something that is against a law.
penalty
The district attorney asked for the maximum ____ for the bomb threats made against the school.
penalty
The biggest culprits were _______ and crossing against a red light.
jaywalking
the action of walking across a street at a place where it is not allowed or without taking care to avoid the traffic
jaywalking
the illegal act of taking goods from a store without paying for them
shoplifting
A store detective caught him in the act of _____.
shoplifting
_______ smashed windows and overturned cars in the downtown shopping district.
vandals
a person who intentionally damages property belonging to other people
vandal
the crime of illegally entering a building and stealing things
burglary
Many people in the neighborhood have been victims of ______ at least once.
burglary
Beset by violence and ______, this is one of the most unpleasant areas in the city.
vandalism
These schools are known to be vulnerable to _______.
vandalism
the crime of stealing from somewhere or someone
robbery
The ______ had been recorded on a concealed security camera.
robbery
words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places
graffiti
She posed for a photo against a heavily ______ wall.
graffitied
