killing a famous person or public figure
assassination (assassin)
taking someone away by force, sometimes demanding money for their safe return
abduction or kidnapping (abductor/kidnapper)
stealing wallets, money, phones, etc. from people’s pockets in crowded places
pickpocketing (pickpocket)
taking things illegally and by force, during a riot, war, natural disaster, etc.
looting (looter)
selling illegal narcotics
drug dealing (drug dealer)
a building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial
prison
the legally binding decision on a case
verdict
driving above the speed limit
speeding (speeder)
an official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
judge
stealing, in general
theft (thief)
trading something illegal like drugs, people, etc.
trafficking (trafficker)
threatening to reveal someone’s secrets if a lot of money is not paid
blackmail (blackmailer)
breaking into a house in order to steal something
burglary (burglar)
someone who practices or studies law
lawyer/attorney (USA) or barrister/solicitor (UK)
a group of people (typically twelve in number) who decide if an accused person is innocent or guilty
jury
behaving illegally and dishonestly; especially those in power (government, organizations, etc.)
corruption
giving money or granting favors to influence another person’s decisions or behavior
bribery (briber)
causing a noisy, violent public disturbance
rioting (rioter)
the punishment or length of time a prisoner is imprisoned
sentence
the place where accused persons and criminals are held
jail
setting fire to a building, cars or property on purpose
arson (arsonist)
doing something illegal over the Internet or a computer system
cybercrime (cyber criminal or hacker)
using violence, threats, or fear, usually for political purposes
terrorism (terrorist)
entering another person’s area or property without permission
trespassing (trespasser)
driving with too much alcohol in your blood
drunk driving or driving while intoxicated (drunk driver)
the place where cases and legal matters are conducted
court or courtroom
stealing something from a store
shoplifting (shoplifter)
a person who the police think may be responsible for a crime
suspect
forcing someone to have sex
rape (rapist)
stealing large amounts of money with force or violence from a bank, store, etc.
robbery (robber)
killing another person on purpose
homicide or murder (murderer)
attacking someone with a plan to rob them
mugging (mugger)
an examination of evidence before a judge and/or jury, in order to decide if a person is innocent or guilty
trial
attacking someone physically
assault (assailant)
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
witness
doing something illegal that can be punished by law
crime (criminal)
destroying private or public property purposely
vandalism (vandal)