Law and Criminality

treatment of a person or animal in a violent or cruel way

Child abuse is a serious societal issue that requires prompt intervention and support for victims.

to violently attack someone

The assailant attempted to assault the victim in a dark alley.

to forcefully take control of a vehicle, like an airplane, often to take hostages or change its course

Pirates tried to hijack the cargo ship, hoping to steal valuable goods for resale.

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

The criminals planned to kidnap the CEO's daughter for a ransom.

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

She sipped her morning coffee from a favorite ceramic mug adorned with colorful flowers.

to force someone to have sex against their will, particularly by using violence or threatening them

It is crucial for law enforcement to investigate cases promptly when someone is accused of raping another individual.

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea, typically for personal gain

The pirate attacked the merchant ship and stole its cargo.

to intentionally damage something, particularly public property

The park was closed temporarily for repairs after vandals had vandalized the playground equipment.

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

The fire department suspects arson as the cause of the warehouse fire.

the crime of demanding money or benefits from someone by threatening to reveal secret or sensitive information about them

She was a victim of blackmail after someone threatened to expose her personal emails.

a trick, illusion, or feat that appears magical or impossible to naïve observers

Some historical feats were explained as deception by skeptics.

an illegal entry into a building by using force, particularly in order to steal something

There was a break-in at the jewelry store last night, and several valuable items were stolen.

an amount of money or something of value given to someone in order to persuade them to do something that is illegal

The politician was caught accepting a bribe from a construction company in exchange for favorable contracts.

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

The suspect was charged with forgery after he tried to cash in a fake check.

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

The United Nations defines genocide as acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group.

a cybercrime in which someone tricks another into revealing their personal or financial information such as their passwords or bank account numbers and then using this information to steal money from them

Phishing is a form of cybercrime where attackers attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

a person who deceives people to get their money

The elderly couple fell victim to a phone scammer who claimed to be from their bank.

a person who deceives or cheats people out of money

The swindler convinced his victims to invest in a fake business scheme.

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

The kidnappers demanded a large ransom for the safe return of the CEO's daughter.

to engage in violent and disorderly behavior, typically by a group of people, often in protest or as a reaction to a perceived injustice

The crowd began to riot when they learned about the unjust decision.

feeling well or in good health

Despite the small accident, the bike and its rider were both fine.

any type of small insect

There was a tiny bug crawling on the kitchen counter.

proof that indicates a person was somewhere other than the place where a crime took place and therefore could not have committed it

The suspect's alibi placed him at a restaurant with friends at the time of the crime.

someone who helps another to commit a crime or do a wrongdoing

The gang members were all charged as accomplices in the drug trafficking operation.

a person involved in a conspiracy

The police arrested several conspirators involved in the plot to assassinate the president.

someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons

The assassin carefully planned the murder of the political leader.

a robber who attacks travelers and is a member of a group of robbers

Bandits ambushed the travelers on the remote mountain road, demanding money and valuables.

a member of a group of criminals

The city was plagued by gangsters involved in drug trafficking and extortion.

a young person who commits a crime

The court ordered counseling for the juvenile delinquent after multiple offenses.

the act of placing someone in prison or jail as a lawful penalty

He received five years' imprisonment for theft.

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

The prison housed over a thousand inmates serving various sentences.

to announce officially that someone is guilty of a crime in a court of law

The jury deliberated and decided to convict the defendant of murder.

the killing of a criminal as punishment

The debate over capital punishment continues to be a contentious issue in many countries.

an acknowledgment of having committed a wrong, shameful, or embarrassing act

She made a confession about lying to her friend.

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

The mechanic will inspect the car to ensure it is safe to drive.

using one's power or authority to do illegal things for personal gain or financial benefit

The corrupt politician embezzled public funds for personal gain.

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another

The mob carried out an execution without trial.

(of police) to unexpectedly visit a person or place to arrest suspects or find illegal goods

The narcotics division decided to raid the suspected drug den to apprehend the traffickers.

a mark made by the unique pattern of lines on the tip of a person's finger, can be used to find out who has committed a crime

Detectives found a clear fingerprint on the window sill, leading to the identification of the burglar.

related to the use of scientific techniques when trying to know more about a crime

The forensic team collected DNA, fingerprint, and fiber evidence from the crime scene.

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

The judge sentenced him to five years' probation.

the best performance or result, or the highest or lowest level that has ever been reached, especially in sport

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

a criminal hired to harm or threaten people

The goon stood menacingly outside the nightclub, eyeing everyone who passed by with suspicion.

a group of armed people who illegally kill supporters of an opposing political party or criminals

The dictator's regime employed ruthless death squads to eliminate political opponents and dissenters.

someone who faithfully supports a person in power and is willing to do things for them that are illegal or violent

The crime lord's henchman carried out the orders without question, ensuring that his boss's interests were protected at any cost.

a professional assassin, typically armed and employed to commit murder

Detectives traced the murder to a hired gun.

an individual who does immoral or violent things for money

The notorious criminal was known as a ruthless gun for hire, taking contracts to eliminate rivals without hesitation.

a person who is skilled at shooting a gun and is hired to kill someone, used particularly in the past in the American Wild West

The gunslinger walked into the saloon with a confident swagger, his reputation preceding him.

the crime of using force to illegally enter a building

He was arrested for breaking and entering.

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

He counted on his fingers to solve the math problem.