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Crime and Punisment. Law and Order

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  • To take something away from someone by force, threat, or unlawful means.
    Rob smb of
  • To confess or acknowledge that you did something, usually something wrong or embarrassing.
    Admit to smth or doing smth
  • To consider or pay attention to something when making a decision or judgment.
    Take account of smth
  • A person who attacks and robs someone in a public place, typically using violence or the threat of violence.
    A mugger
  • A violation of laws or regulations that govern how vehicles are operated on public roads.
    A traffic offence
  • To make someone suffer a penalty or consequence because they did something wrong.
    Punish smb for
  • To say or think that a person is responsible for a mistake, problem, or bad situation.
    Blame smb for
  • A judge officially gives someone a specific punishment after they are found guilty of a crime.
    Sentence smb to
  • To have a duty to take care of something
    Be responsible for
  • To officially or legally stop a person from doing something.
    Prohibit smb from
  • To discourage or prevent a person from doing something, often by creating fear of consequences or showing that it's a bad idea.
    Deter smb from
  • To be legally or morally allowed or entitled to do something.
    Have the right to
  • A person who steals goods from a store while pretending to be a customer.
    A shoplifter
  • Criminal offenses involving the use or possession of a bladed weapon.
    Knife crime
  • A person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property without permission
    Vandal
  • The length of time a person is legally required to spend in prison as punishment for committing a crime.
    Prison term
  • To set someone free
    Release smb from
  • A person who steals by force or threat of violence while armed with a weapon, like a gun.
    Armed robber
  • A type of crime where someone uses the internet to deceive or trick people in order to steal money, personal information, or valuable data.
    Internet fraud
  • Acts of aggression committed by or between organized groups.
    Gang violence
  • To agree with, support, or think positively about someone or something.
    Approve of
  • A monetary penalty imposed on a driver who is caught driving a vehicle faster than the legal speed limit set for a specific road or area.
    Speeding fine
  • Unpaid work performed by an individual or group for the benefit of the community. It is often used as a form of punishment or rehabilitation ordered by a court
    Community service
  • A type of prison sentence where a person is ordered to spend the rest of their natural life in prison as punishment for a serious crime, usually murder or other major offenses.
    Life sentence