attacking someone with a plan to rob them
mugging (mugger)
taking things illegally and by force, during a riot, war, natural disaster, etc.
looting (looter)
an examination of evidence before a judge and/or jury, in order to decide if a person is innocent or guilty
trial
a person who the police think may be responsible for a crime
suspect
stealing something from a store
shoplifting (shoplifter)
someone who practices or studies law
lawyer/attorney (USA) or barrister/solicitor (UK)
the place where cases and legal matters are conducted
court or courtroom
stealing, in general
theft (thief)
causing a noisy, violent public disturbance
rioting (rioter)
killing a famous person or public figure
assassination (assassin)
doing something illegal over the Internet or a computer system
cybercrime (cyber criminal or hacker)
selling illegal narcotics
drug dealing (drug dealer)
attacking someone physically
assault (assailant)
stealing large amounts of money with force or violence from a bank, store, etc.
robbery (robber)
using violence, threats, or fear, usually for political purposes
terrorism (terrorist)
the place where accused persons and criminals are held
jail
a building where people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial
prison
killing another person on purpose
homicide or murder (murderer)
breaking into a house in order to steal something
burglary (burglar)
giving money or granting favors to influence another person’s decisions or behavior
bribery (briber)
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
witness
doing something illegal that can be punished by law
crime (criminal)
driving above the speed limit
speeding (speeder)
setting fire to a building, cars or property on purpose
arson (arsonist)
driving with too much alcohol in your blood
drunk driving or driving while intoxicated (drunk driver)
a group of people (typically twelve in number) who decide if an accused person is innocent or guilty
jury
trading something illegal like drugs, people, etc.
trafficking (trafficker)
behaving illegally and dishonestly; especially those in power (government, organizations, etc.)
corruption
an official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
judge
the punishment or length of time a prisoner is imprisoned
sentence
destroying private or public property purposely
vandalism (vandal)
forcing someone to have sex
rape (rapist)
threatening to reveal someone’s secrets if a lot of money is not paid
blackmail (blackmailer)
taking someone away by force, sometimes demanding money for their safe return
abduction or kidnapping (abductor/kidnapper)
the legally binding decision on a case
verdict
stealing wallets, money, phones, etc. from people’s pockets in crowded places
pickpocketing (pickpocket)
entering another person’s area or property without permission
trespassing (trespasser)