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C1 Crime and Punishment

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  • To take someone away by force, usually to obtain money for releasing them
    Kidnapping
  • Murder of a public figure, usually for political reasons
    Assasination
  • A violent attack
    Assault
  • The intentional killing of another person
    Murder
  • Aggressive pressure or intimidation
    Harassment
  • The unlawful taking of property from a person
    Robbery
  • Stealing things from people's pockets especially in a crowd
    Pickpocketing
  • Driving a vehicle with excess alcohol in the blood
    Drunk driving
  • Industrial spying to obtain secrets about manufacturing processes
    Industrial espionage
  • When someone offers payment to get illegal advice
    Bribery
  • Tricking another person usually to gain money
    Fraud
  • Any form of sexual intercourse which takes place against someone's will
    Rape
  • The use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature
    Cyberbullying
  • To take over something such as an airplane or ship by force
    Hijacking
  • Falsifying documentation with intent to defraus. Typically copying a signature.
    Forgery
  • The act of stealing goods from a store
    Shoplifting
  • Stealing an automobile
    Car theft
  • The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to a property
    Arson
  • Unlawfully killing another without planning in advance
    Manslaughter
  • Extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information
    Blackmail
  • Any criminal activity associated with a computer
    Cybercrime
  • Selling illegal drugs
    Drug dealing
  • The abuse of one spouse by another
    Domestic abuse
  • The act of illegally importing or exporting goods
    Smuggling
  • Occupying an unused building or piece of land without permission
    Squatting
  • Driving over the speed limit
    Speeding
  • Entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
    Burglary