A punishment for a petty crime might be a ......... The criminal must pay some money to the court.
fine
Last summer's crime ............ saw a dramatic 67% increase in burglary in the local area.
wave
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
The judge rules 10 years .................. for the criminals responsible for armed robbery.
imprisonment
An educational programme has been introduced in schools and universities in order to raise awareness about ............ crimes. The workshops will focus on race, religion and gender inequality and how to prevent problems in the future.
hate
1 year after the government's controversial scheme Crime Prevent , we are yet to see any significant difference in the crime ........ of the inner city.
rate
Forensic scientists examine evidence in a .......... - ........... while police look for more clues.
crime lab
A police detective collects clues and evidence in order to .......... a crime and catch the person/people responsible
solve
An elderly man is in hospital fighting for his life after two hooligans beat him ....... last Saturday night.
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
They caught the shoplifters but in the end they were let ....... with a warning.
off
The burglars ........... - ......... their house while the family were away on holiday.
broke into
When her photo appeared on the evening news the thief decided to go to the police station and ........ himself ........
turn - in
A ........... is a group of citizens who are selected to decide a verdict by examining the evidence in a court.
jury
Groups such as the Mafia are well known for their involvement in ................ - .............
organised crime
Crimes which are considered to be less serious, such as, pick-pocketing, vandalism and speeding are called ........... crimes.
petty
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 police never caught the hacker. He got ......... with the crime.
away
At the trial for the murder the ................. claimed that he was innocent.
accused
Police are appealing for members of the public to come ........... with information about the crime.
forward
As soon as she stole the diamonds she made ...... the nearest airport.
for
CCTV cameras and bicycle locks are good crime ........ measures
prevention
Police prevented people from entering the crime ............ while they collected evidence.
scene
Local authorities are concerned about the significant rise in .......... crime involving young people between 12-16 years old.
youth