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Someone who steals things secretly without using force or violence.
A thief.
Someone who steals from stores during a time of crisis or emergency (such as a flood).
A looter
The act of stealing from a person or place secretly and without the use of force or violence. Usually done to sell the stolen items for profit.
Thievery
Thievery is not always taken seriously because violence is not used.
The act of stealing from someone using force or threats. Usually done in areas where very few people are around.
Mugging
Ex: Muggings began to increase as more and more people lost their jobs.
To recognize who someone is.
Identify
Ex: Police have identified the thief as Ms. Mary Mugs.
Someone who steals things using threat or violence. Usually done in allies or streets where very few people are around.
A mugger.
Someone who brings items into or out of a country illegally.
The smuggler always felt nervous when going through security at an airport.
The act of using an emergency or crisis as an opportunity to steal from a store or building.
Looting.
Ex: Looting was a common occurrence in the week following the hurricane.
To intentionally kill someone.
Murder.
Ex: Joe murdered Frank because he stole Joe's favorite pet rock.
Murder in one US state will result in the same sentence as murder in another state. True or False?
False.
Each state in the US has its own set of laws (this causes a lot of problems).
A person who breaks into people's houses while they are away. Usually with the intent to steal.
A burglar.
Ex: The burglar broke into Mike's house while he was at work.
Someone who sells drugs illegally.
Once the drug dealer was caught, he was promptly arrested.
The act of stealing from a person's home while they are not there.
Burglary
Ex: Burglary is more likely to occur in neighborhoods with little security.
To offer ownership of an object in return for money.
To sell.
Ex: Evelyn sells books at a coffeeshop on Safe Street.
Federal law is the same in every state in the US. True or False?
True.
Federal Laws are consistent from state to state, but not all criminals will be charged under federal law.
A shoplifter.
Someone who sets fire to property or buildings
An arsonist.
The act of setting fire to a building or property.
Arson.
Ex: Mr. Burns was charged with arson after setting fire to the local grocery store.
If you accidently run someone over with your car and they die you have committed murder, True or False?
False.
This is called manslaughter.
Patrol.
The officer patrolled the area near the school everyday.
someone who openly steals things by force or threat. Often target banks.
(openly: done in plain sight, while many other people are around / not secret or hidden)
A robber.
Ex: The robbers quickly seized all the money in the bank.
Someone who destroys or damages property.
(Hint: someone who vandalizes)
A vandal.
The act of secretly transporting an object into a country or building where the object is illegal. Usually done to make money, avoid a fine, or to spread an idea.
Smuggling
Ex: Smuggling is how many illegal drugs enter the US.
Security cameras found at many public places.
CCTV
CCTV was used to identify the suspect.