The burglars ........... - ......... their house while the family were away on holiday.
broke into
1 year after the government's controversial scheme Crime Prevent , we are yet to see any significant difference in the crime ........ of the inner city.
rate
choose on of these options: The alarm TOOK/ RANG/ WENT off
The alarm went off.
A police detective collects clues and evidence in order to .......... a crime and catch the person/people responsible
solve/investigate
The final decision at the end of a criminal trial is called the ................ This will decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty.
verdict
a published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.
libel
a crime regarded in the US and many other judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour.
felony
Choose one of these options: DO/ GET/ MAKE an ARREST
MAKE an arrest
When her photo appeared on the evening news the thief decided to go to the police station and ........ himself ........
turn - in
Police prevented people from entering the crime ............ while they collected evidence.
scene
It is unpaid work performed by a person or group of people for the benefit and betterment of their community without any form of compensation.
community service
The police never caught the hacker. He got ......... with the crime.
away
A punishment for a petty crime might be a ......... The criminal must pay some money to the court.
fine
Groups such as the Mafia are well known for their involvement in ................ - .............
organised crime
A ........... is a group of citizens who are selected to decide a verdict by examining the evidence in a court.
jury
They caught the shoplifters but in the end they were let ....... with a warning.
off
Crimes which are considered to be less serious, such as, pick-pocketing, vandalism and speeding are called ........... crimes.
petty
the fraudulent practice of using another person's name and personal information in order to obtain credit, loans, etc.
identity theft
Local authorities are concerned about the significant rise in .......... crime involving young people between 12-16 years old.
youth
The judge rules 10 years .................. for the criminals responsible for armed robbery.
imprisonment
An elderly man is in hospital fighting for his life after two hooligans beat him ....... last Saturday night.
up
At the trial for the murder the ................. claimed that he was innocent.
accused/ defendant
when you pretend to be someone else
identity fraud
The process which takes place in a court, in which a crime is discussed and a guilty/not guilty verdict is reached is called a ...........
trial
to not punish someone who has committed a crime or done something wrong, or to not punish them severely:
let sb off
a breach of a law or rule; an illegal act. (přestupek)
offence