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Crime and punishment

Here's comprehensive vocabulary for crime and punishment:

Types of Crimes
Violent crimes: murder, homicide, manslaughter, assault, battery, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, kidnapping, armed robbery, mugging, carjacking, terrorism, hate crime
Property crimes: theft, burglary, robbery, shoplifting, pickpocketing, fraud, embezzlement, forgery, counterfeiting, arson, vandalism, graffiti, trespassing
White-collar crimes: insider trading, money laundering, tax evasion, bribery, corruption, extortion, identity theft, cybercrime, hacking, phishing, scam
Drug-related crimes: drug trafficking, drug dealing, possession, smuggling, manufacturing, distribution, substance abuse
Traffic violations: speeding, reckless driving, drunk driving, hit-and-run, driving without a license, parking violations

People in the Criminal Justice System
Criminals: suspect, defendant, accused, perpetrator, offender, criminal, felon, misdemeanant, repeat offender, juvenile delinquent, accomplice, accessory
Law enforcement: police officer, detective, investigator, sheriff, constable, FBI agent, undercover agent, informant, witness, victim
Legal professionals: judge, prosecutor, district attorney, defense attorney, lawyer, public defender, court reporter, bailiff, jury, juror
Corrections: prison guard, warden, parole officer, probation officer, inmate, prisoner, convict

Legal Process and Court System
Investigation: crime scene, evidence, forensics, fingerprints, DNA, autopsy, interrogation, questioning, search warrant, arrest warrant
Arrest and charges: arrest, custody, booking, charges, indictment, arraignment, plea, guilty, not guilty, innocent
Trial: lawsuit, litigation, hearing, trial, testimony, cross-examination, objection, verdict, acquittal, conviction, mistrial, hung jury
Appeals: appeal, overturn, uphold, Supreme Court, appellate court

Punishment and Consequences
Sentences: fine, community service, probation, house arrest, imprisonment, jail time, prison sentence, life sentence, death penalty, capital punishment
Prison system: penitentiary, correctional facility, maximum security, minimum security, solitary confinement, cell, cellmate, prison yard, visiting hours
Alternative punishments: rehabilitation, counseling, anger management, drug treatment, electronic monitoring, work release
Post-release: parole, parole board, halfway house, reintegration, recidivism, criminal record, background check

Legal Concepts and Rights
Constitutional rights: Miranda rights, right to remain silent, right to an attorney, due process, search and seizure, probable cause, reasonable doubt
Legal terms: statute of limitations, bail, bond, perjury, contempt of court, plea bargain, settlement, injunction, restraining order
Criminal law: felony, misdemeanor, infraction, statute, ordinance, jurisdiction, extradition, double jeopardy, self-defense

Crime Prevention and Security
Prevention: security camera, alarm system, neighborhood watch, crime prevention, deterrent, patrol, surveillance
Technology: forensic science, ballistics, crime lab, database, CCTV, GPS tracking, polygraph test, lie detector

Describing Criminal Activity
Actions: commit, perpetrate, break into, steal, assault, threaten, intimidate, blackmail, smuggle, launder, forge
Investigation: investigate, interrogate, arrest, charge, prosecute, defend, convict, acquit, sentence, imprison
Adjectives: guilty, innocent, criminal, illegal, unlawful, legitimate, suspicious, wanted, armed, dangerous

Crime Statistics and Social Issues
Measurements: crime rate, statistics, demographics, recidivism rate, clearance rate, conviction rate
Social aspects: organized crime, gang violence, juvenile crime, victimization, crime prevention, criminal justice reform, mass incarceration

Specialized Areas
Cybercrime: hacking, malware, ransomware, data breach, online fraud, digital piracy, cyber terrorism
International crime: human trafficking, drug cartels, international law, extradition, war crimes, crimes against humanity
Financial crime: tax fraud, securities fraud, bankruptcy fraud, credit card fraud, insurance fraud, Ponzi scheme


This vocabulary covers the entire spectrum of criminal justice, from the commission of crimes through investigation, prosecution, and punishment, providing comprehensive terminology for discussing crime and punishment topics.

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