Crime & Law

20 words

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   crimenoun/kraɪm/

   an illegal act that can be punished by law

   “Many young people get involved in crime because of unemployment.”

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   evidencenoun/ˈevɪdəns/

   facts, objects, or information used to show whether something is true, especially in court

   “The prosecutor presented solid evidence at trial.”

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   arrestverb / noun/əˈrɛst/

   to take someone into custody because they are suspected of a crime; the act of taking someone into custody

   “The police arrested him at the airport.”

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   sentencenoun / verb/ˈsɛntəns/

   the punishment given by a court; to give someone a punishment for a crime

   “He received a ten-year sentence.”

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   criminalnoun / adjective/ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

   a person who commits a crime; relating to crime

   “A criminal was arrested near the scene.”

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   lawyernoun/ˈlɔːjə/

   a person who gives legal advice and represents people in court

   “He hired a lawyer to represent him in court.”

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   guiltyadj/ˈɡɪlti/

   Having committed a crime or judged to be responsible for a wrongdoing.

   “He looked guilty when the police asked him about the missing money.”

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   innocentadj/ˈɪnəsənt/

   Not guilty of a crime or not responsible for wrongdoing.

   “He was declared innocent when new evidence appeared.”

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   defendantnoun/dɪˈfendənt/

   a person or organization accused in a court of law

   “The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.”

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    prosecutornoun/ˈprɒsɪkjuːtə(r)/

    a lawyer who brings charges against someone in a court of law on behalf of the state

    “The prosecutor presented strong evidence linking the suspect to the crime.”

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    judgenoun / verb/dʒʌdʒ/

    a public official who decides cases in a court of law; (v) to form an opinion or make a decision

    “The judge listened to both sides before announcing the sentence.”

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    murdernoun / verb/ˈmɜːdə/

    The unlawful, intentional killing of a person.

    “He was arrested on suspicion of murder.”

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    policenoun, verb/pəˈliːs/

    the organization of people who enforce the law and keep public order

    “I called the police when I saw someone trying to break into my neighbour's house.”

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    prisonnoun/ˈprɪzən/

    a building where people are legally held as punishment after being convicted of crimes; (contrast with 'jail' for short-term holding)

    “He was sent to prison for seven years after the conviction.”

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    jurynoun/ˈdʒʊəri/

    a group of people who are chosen to decide in a legal case whether someone is guilty or not

    “The jury took two days to reach a unanimous decision.”

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    witnessnoun / verb/ˈwɪtnəs/

    Someone who saw an event and can give information about it; to see something happen and be able to report it.

    “An eyewitness witnessed the crash and described it to police.”

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    investigateverb/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡeɪt/

    to try to discover the facts about something, especially a crime or accident

    “The police are investigating the cause of the collision.”

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    robberynoun/ˈrɒbəri/

    The crime of taking property from a person or place by force or threat.

    “There was an armed robbery at the bank yesterday.”

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    trialnoun/ˈtraɪəl/

    a formal process in a court of law where evidence is presented and guilt or liability is decided

    “The trial lasted six weeks and included testimony from ten witnesses.”

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    theftnoun/θɛft/

    The act of taking someone else's property without permission.

    “The shop owner reported a theft last Saturday.”