to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions
plead
to state in court that you are guilty or not guilty of a crime
charge
to accuse sb formally of a crime so that there can be a trial in court:He was _______d with murder.
custody
the state of being in prison, especially while waiting for trial:After the riot, 32 people were taken into police ________.
modus operandi (M.O.)
A criminal's characteristic method of operation.
defence
the lawyer or lawyers whose job is to prove in court that a person did not commit a crime
mug
to attack sb violently in order to steal their money, especially in a public place
acquital
A not guilty verdict or a settig of any legal charges.
burgle
to enter a building illegally, usually using force, and steal from it:We were ______d while we were away
pickpocket
a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
appeal
a formal request to a court or to sb in authority for a judgement Paul Mystery made a public _______ for information about his wife's murder.
acquit
to decide and state officially in court that sb is not guilty of a crime
hostage
someone held against his or her will in exchange for something
contempt of court
occurs when a person ignores a court order or shows a lack of respect for the court
smuggle
to take, send or bring goods or people secretly and illegally into or out of a country, etc.:He managed to ________ a gun into the prison.
death penalty/capital punishment
the punishment of being killed that is used in some countries for very serious crimes
trial
The court process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act
stalking
Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual
life sentence
the punishment by which sb spends the rest of their life in prison
get away with
(phr. v.) to do sth wrong and not be punished for it:Don't be tempted to cheat—you'll never _____ ____ ____ it.
indictment
The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is...
biased
having a tendency to show favour towards or against one group of people or one opinion for personal reasons; making unfair judgements
suspended sentence
a punishment given to a criminal in court which means that they will only go to prison if they commit another crime within a particular period of time
assassinate
to murder an important or famous person, especially for political reasons:President Kennedy was _________d in Dallas.
subpena
a legal document that requires an individual to appear in court
stab
to hit with a knife
kidnap
to take sb away illegally and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get money or sth else for returning them
robbery
Taking someone's property by threat or force is
Probabtion
A sentencing alternative for a person convicted of a criminal offense. Remains under the authority of the probation department(Can be formal - supervi...
bribe
to give sb money or sth valuable in order to persuade them to help you, especially by doing sth dishonest:They ________d the guards with cigarettes.
sentence
the punishment given by a courtThe _______ for theft is up to five years.
prosecution
the lawyer or organisation trying to prove in court that sb is guilty of a crime
fine
a sum of money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule:He paid a ______ for speeding.
witness
a person who sees sth happen and is able to describe it to other people:Police have appealed for the _______ to the accident.
Deposition
An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obt...
hijacking
The taking control of a public transport vehicle, such as an airliner or train to use the people aboard as hostages.
shoplifting
The act of stealing goods from a store
fraud
the crime of cheating sb in order to get money or goods illegally:She was charged with credit card ________.
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