Crime and Criminality

Question 1

Contrary to or prohibited by law

Answer 1

Unlawful

Question 2

Someone who commits a crime

Answer 2

Perpetrator

Question 3

The state or quality of being involved in criminal activities

Answer 3

Criminality

Question 4

Suspicious or questionable

Answer 4

Shady

Question 5

To enter a building or property illegally

Answer 5

Break into

Question 6

To avoid punishment for a crime

Answer 6

Get away with

Question 7

In prison or jail

Answer 7

Behind bars

Question 8

To be in a position where one is vulnerable or at risk

Answer 8

To be in the line of fire

Question 9

To accept responsibility or blame, often for someone else’s actions

Answer 9

To take the fall

Question 10

Furthermore

Answer 10

In addition; moreover

Question 11

Conversely; looking at the opposite perspective

Answer 11

On the flip side

Question 12

According to legal standards or perspectives

Answer 12

In the eyes of the law

Question 13

To be apprehended while in the act of committing a crime

Answer 13

Caught red-handed

Question 14

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Answer 14

Illicit

Question 15

Suspicious, unreliable, or of questionable character

Answer 15

Sketchy

Question 16

To appear in court and be judged for a crime

Answer 16

Stand trial

Question 17

To extort money through threats or intimidation

Answer 17

Shake down

Question 18

To punish someone to the fullest extent of the law

Answer 18

Throw the book at someone

Question 19

To be in trouble or facing difficulties

Answer 19

To be in hot water

Question 20

Considering; taking into account

Answer 20

In light of

Question 21

Regarding; in terms of - informal phrase

Answer 21

When it comes to

Question 22

The process of helping offenders become law-abiding citizens

Answer 22

Rehabilitation and reintegration

Question 23

To escape punishment or consequences

Answer 23

Get off scot-free

Question 24

The act of killing another person

Answer 24

Homicide

Question 25

The act of killing oneself

Answer 25

Suicide

Question 26

Considering the larger perspective or overall context

Answer 26

In the grand scheme of things

Question 27

An approach that focuses on repairing harm caused by criminal behavior and reintegrating offenders into society

Answer 27

Restorative justice

Question 28

To experience the same negative treatment or consequences that one has inflicted on others

Answer 28

Get a taste of your own medicine

Question 29

Their primary role is to provide legal advice, represent clients in legal matters, and advocate for their interests in a court of law.

Answer 29

Lawyer

Question 30

They are often the first responders to incidents of crime, accidents, and emergencies.

Answer 30

Police Officer

Question 31

They work to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and analyze information to solve complex cases.

Answer 31

Detective

Question 32

To carry out or perform an illegal or wrongful act

Answer 32

Commit

Question 33

To take someone else's property without permission

Answer 33

Steal

Question 34

To take property from a person or place using force

Answer 34

Rob

Question 35

To break into a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft

Answer 35

Burglarize

Question 36

To steal money or property entrusted to one's care

Answer 36

Embezzle

Question 37

To abduct or seize someone against their will

Answer 37

Kidnap

Question 38

To kill another person with intent

Answer 38

Murder

Question 39

To physically attack someone

Answer 39

Assault

Question 40

To willfully damage or destroy property

Answer 40

Vandalize

Question 41

To deceive or trick someone for financial gain

Answer 41

Fraud

Question 42

To move goods illegally, often across borders

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Smuggle

Question 43

To enter someone's property without permission

Answer 43

Trespass

Question 44

To take control of a vehicle or aircraft by force

Answer 44

Hijack

Question 45

To forcibly take someone away against their will

Answer 45

Abduct

Question 46

To produce fake or imitation items, often for financial gain

Answer 46

Counterfeit

Question 47

To plan together secretly to commit an illegal act

Answer 47

Conspire