Crime and Criminality Flashcards
Contrary to or prohibited by law
Unlawful
Someone who commits a crime
Perpetrator
The state or quality of being involved in criminal activities
Criminality
Suspicious or questionable
Shady
To enter a building or property illegally
Break into
To avoid punishment for a crime
Get away with
In prison or jail
Behind bars
To be in a position where one is vulnerable or at risk
To be in the line of fire
To accept responsibility or blame, often for someone else’s actions
To take the fall
Furthermore
In addition; moreover
Conversely; looking at the opposite perspective
On the flip side
According to legal standards or perspectives
In the eyes of the law
To be apprehended while in the act of committing a crime
Caught red-handed
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom
Illicit
Suspicious, unreliable, or of questionable character
Sketchy
To appear in court and be judged for a crime
Stand trial
To extort money through threats or intimidation
Shake down
To punish someone to the fullest extent of the law
Throw the book at someone
To be in trouble or facing difficulties
To be in hot water
Considering; taking into account
In light of
Regarding; in terms of - informal phrase
When it comes to
The process of helping offenders become law-abiding citizens
Rehabilitation and reintegration
To escape punishment or consequences
Get off scot-free
The act of killing another person
Homicide
The act of killing oneself
Suicide
Considering the larger perspective or overall context
In the grand scheme of things
An approach that focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior and reintegrating offenders into society
Restorative justice
To experience the same negative treatment or consequences that one has inflicted on others
Get a taste of your own medicine
Their primary role is to provide legal advice, represent clients in legal matters, and advocate for their interests in a court of law.
Lawyer
They are often the first responders to incidents of crime, accidents, and emergencies.
Police Officer
They work to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze information to solve complex cases.
Detective
To carry out or perform an illegal or wrongful act
Commit
To take someone else’s property without permission
Steal
To take property from a person or place using force
Rob
To break into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft
Burglarize
To steal money or property entrusted to one’s care
Embezzle
To abduct or seize someone against their will
Kidnap
To kill another person with intent
Murder
To physically attack someone
Assault
To willfully damage or destroy property
Vandalize
To deceive or trick someone for financial gain
Fraud
To move goods illegally, often across borders
Smuggle
To enter someone’s property without permission
Trespass
To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force
Hijack
To forcibly take someone away against their will
Abduct
To produce fake or imitation items, often for financial gain
Counterfeit
To plan together secretly to commit an illegal act
Conspire
