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