Vocabulary
officially forgive and free a person who has been convicted of a crime
pardon
arson
the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property
The defendant ____________ that he had been in contact with the victim on the day of the homicide, but __________ to the court that he was not involved in the murder in any way.
a. admitted; stressed
b. announced; concluded
c. reminded; warned
d. predicted; reminded
a. admitted; stressed
What you're trying to come up with right now
rhyme
imprison (informal); secure with a lock
lock up
What is the name for the most serious type of criminal offense
felony
give up oneself to the police
surrender
burglary
entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft
The principal had ___________ that 300 students would attend the prom, so he was surprised when only half that number showed up. He __________ that the cost of the tickets must have been too high.
a. announced; reminded
b. predicted; concluded
c. warned; predicted
d. repeated; conceded
b. predicted; concluded
This has a face and hands but doesn't speak
time
rob a bank, store, etc. using threats or violence
hold up
What are the two definitions of criminal behavior
illegal and deviant
final solution to a problem, dispute, etc.
resolution
manslaughter
the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought
The manager ____________ everyone that they should fill out their time card every Friday before leaving the office. She _____________ that if it failed to do so, they would not get their paychecks on time.
a. stressed; predicted
b. announced; admitted
c. predicted; pointed out
d. reminded; warned
d. reminded; warned
This person acts a part without the use of words. They use only gesture, expression, and movement.
mime
deliver to the police or authorities
turn (sb) in
What are the three types of illegal crime?
felony, misdemeanor, infraction
Person who commits a crime or other harmful or immoral act
perpetrator
aiding and abetting
helping with or encouraging/inciting a crime
I apologized _______ arriving late to the party and ___________ that I would have been on time if the invitation had had a map. The host __________ that he probably should have included a map and directions on the invitation.
a. to; announced; repeated
b. in; admitted; reminded
c. for; pointed out; admitted
d. about; concluded; warned
c. for; pointed out; admitted
A German-speaking "country" located between Austria and Switzerland.
release from punishment, duty, obligation, etc.
let off
What are the three factors of crime (the crime triangle)
Target (a victim)
Desire (a criminal)
Opportunity
death caused by violence or accident
fatality
embezzlement
theft or misappropriation of large amount of funds (usually placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer)
Had I known ______ his psychological disorder, I would have been more understanding. For this reason, I ____________ my class that they should be kind _____ everyone. You never know what someone is going through.
a. with; conceded; to
b. of; reminded; to
c. for; stressed; with
d. about; repeated; for
b. of; reminded; to
What's the difference between yesterday and tomorrow?
time
undergo a prison sentence
go down (for)
What is the purposes of incarceration? (the four goals of incarceration)
Deterrence: To discourage individuals by using the threat of punishment.
Rehabilitation
Incapacitation: To remove dangerous individuals from society
Retribution: To ensure that offenders face consequences for their actions