vocabulary of crime

 vocabulary of crime

Here are some vocabulary words related to the field of crime:


Felony: a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.

Misdemeanor: a less serious crime, usually punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than one year.

Criminal: a person who has committed a crime.

Perpetrator: the person who carries out or commits a crime.

Evidence: information or material that is used to prove the guilt or innocence of a person in a court of law.

Alibi: an excuse or proof that a person was not at the scene of a crime when it was committed.

Interrogation: the questioning of a suspect or witness in a criminal investigation.

Prosecution: the process of bringing a criminal case to trial and trying to prove the guilt of the accused.

Acquittal: a judgment of not guilty in a criminal trial.

Parole: the release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence, usually on the condition that they follow certain rules.

It's worth noting that this is just a small selection of vocabulary related to the field of crime, and there are many more words and terms that are specific to certain types of crimes and legal systems.

 

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