At the trial for the murder the ................. claimed that he was innocent.
accused
Groups such as the Mafia are well known for their involvement in ................ - .............
organised crime
Police are appealing for members of the public to come ........... with information about the crime.
forward
A police detective collects clues and evidence in order to .......... a crime and catch the person/people responsible
solve
Forensic scientists examine evidence in a .......... - ........... while police look for more clues.
crime lab
The police never caught the hacker. He got ......... with the crime.
away
As soon as she stole the diamonds she made ...... the nearest airport.
for
CCTV cameras and bicycle locks are good crime ........ measures
prevention
Crimes which are considered to be less serious, such as, pick-pocketing, vandalism and speeding are called ........... crimes.
petty
The burglars ........... - ......... their house while the family were away on holiday.
broke into
Last summer's crime ............ saw a dramatic 67% increase in burglary in the local area.
wave
A punishment for a petty crime might be a ......... The criminal must pay some money to the court.
fine
The judge rules 10 years .................. for the criminals responsible for armed robbery.
imprisonment
An elderly man is in hospital fighting for his life after two hooligans beat him ....... last Saturday night.
up
A ........... is a group of citizens who are selected to decide a verdict by examining the evidence in a court.
jury
The final decision at the end of a criminal trial is called the ................ This will decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty.
verdict
Police prevented people from entering the crime ............ while they collected evidence.
scene
When her photo appeared on the evening news the thief decided to go to the police station and ........ himself ........
turn - in
They caught the shoplifters but in the end they were let ....... with a warning.
off
Four teenagers are arrested for armed robbery following a dramatic 48 hour hostage situation while they held ..... a bank in North Carolina this weekend.
up
The process which takes place in a court, in which a crime is discussed and a guilty/not guilty verdict is reached is called a ...........
trial
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