Types of Crime #1
Taking someone (usually by force) without their consent
kidnap
Describe what 'shoplifting' means
when you take items/goods from a store
What does it mean if someone is 'enraged'
someone is very angry
What is a judge?
Person in charge of the courtroom, has the responsibility of running trials and declaring whether or not someone is guilty of a crime.
What is the name of the novel we're reading in class? "The _________"
The Outsiders
Describe what 'arson' means
to intentionally set property on fire
If you take money from a bank or a store, it is called _________
Robbing (robber, rob)
what is a 'diversion'?
A distraction
What is a jury?
A group of people who sit in on a trial and vote on whether or not someone is guilty
There are two main groups in this novel, the S___ and the G_________.
Socs and Greasers
When someone steals (usually from someone's house)
burglar (burglary)
when someone robs someone else in a public space (usually using a weapon)
What does a 'ransom' mean?
What is the difference between 'accusing' someone of a crime, and 'charging' someone with a crime?
accusing is informal, charging is formal.
What are Ponyboy's brothers' names?
Sodapop and Darry
Describe what 'hijack' means
when someone seizes a vehicle by force
Describe what 'smuggling' means
when you sneak a good/item into somewhere it shouldn't be (importing illegal goods)
What is a CONvict? (noun)
a person who is in person/ found guilty of a crime, serving time in prison.
What is a trial?
a process (including a judge, sometimes jury, lawyer, suspects etc) to determine whether or not someone is guilty
What crime does Johnny commit?
He stabbed/murdered a Soc (for trying to drown Ponyboy)
When someone kills someone else it is called ________.
murder
taking money or goods, stealing encompasses burglary, mugging, robbing etc.
What does it mean to conVICT (verb) someone?
This is when the jury and/or judge verbally announce that someone is guilty of a crime
Someone who is thought to be capable of committing a crime
How did Johnny get hurt (out in the country)
A piece of wood fell on him in the church when he was trying to save the kids