Letzte SA ---- Voc Crime Flashcards
What is the term for convicted criminals?
Verurteilte Straftäter
Refers to individuals who have been found guilty of a crime.
Who are responsible for making judgments in legal cases?
Richter
Judges are officials who preside over court proceedings.
What is a punishment that fits the crime called?
Eine Strafe, die zur Tat passt
This emphasizes the principle of proportionality in sentencing.
What term refers to individuals who commit crimes repeatedly?
Wiederholungstäter
Repeat offenders are those who have committed multiple offenses.
What do we call individuals who commit violent crimes?
Gewaltverbrecher
Violent criminals engage in acts that cause physical harm.
What is the term for a mandatory punishment?
Verpflichtend
This indicates that the punishment must be applied without discretion.
What is a prison sentence in German?
Gefängnisstrafe
This refers to a term of imprisonment ordered by a court.
What is the term for conditional release from prison?
Bewährung
Parole allows offenders to serve the remainder of their sentence outside of prison under supervision.
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the act of breaking into a building with intent to commit a crime.
Einbruch
Burglary typically involves theft or other crimes within a property.
What is the German term for robbery?
Raub
Robbery involves taking property from a person through force or intimidation.
What is the term for physical harm inflicted on another person?
Körperverletzung
Assault is a crime that involves causing injury to another individual.
What type of crime involves sexual acts without consent?
Sexualdelikt
This encompasses various offenses related to sexual violence.
What is the term for the crime of forcing someone to engage in sexual acts?
Vergewaltigung
Rape is a serious crime and considered a severe violation of personal autonomy.
What do we call crimes related to drugs?
Drogendelikte
This includes various offenses such as possession and distribution of illegal substances.
What is drug trafficking and dealing in German?
Drogenhandel und -verkauf
This refers to the illegal trade of controlled substances.
What is the term for serious crimes?
Schwerverbrechen
Serious crimes often carry heavier penalties and are taken more seriously by the legal system.
Who is referred to as the accused in legal terms?
Angeklagte
The accused is the person charged with a crime in court.
What does it mean to be in custody?
Untersuchungshaft
This refers to being held in detention before a trial.
Fill in the blank: To be __________ means to be released from detention by paying a set amount of money.
Gegen Kaution freigelassen werden
Bail allows a defendant to remain free until their court date.
What is the term for standing trial in court?
Vor Gericht stehen
This phrase indicates the legal process where the accused faces charges.
What is the German term for a court of law?
Gericht
A court is a tribunal established to administer justice.
What is community service in German?
Gemeinnützige Arbeit
Community service is a non-custodial sentence requiring offenders to perform unpaid work.
What type of punishment involves monetary penalties?
Geldstrafen
Fines are often imposed for minor offenses.
True or False: Lenient punishments are severe penalties.
False
Lenient punishments are generally lighter and more forgiving.