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Dropping rubbish in public places instead of using a bin.
"He was fined for __________ after throwing a can on the street."
A telephone call made as a joke, often wasting someone’s time.
"They __________ the school and pretended to be the police."
Prank call
An official order stopping someone from doing something.
"The judge issued a lifetime __________ on him attending football matches."
Ban
Stealing goods from a shop while pretending to be a customer.
"She was caught __________ a pair of trainers from the department store."
Shoplifting
The place where legal cases are judged.
"The suspect appeared in __________ to face several charges."
Court
A trick intended to make people believe something false.
"The bomb threat turned out to be a __________, but it still caused panic."
Hoax
Formal accusations made by the police that someone has committed a crime.
"He faced multiple __________, including fraud and identity theft."
Charges
Deliberate damage to property, usually in public places.
"Graffiti on the train was considered an act of __________."
Vandalism
Considered guilty or innocent by a court.
"The case was __________ by a panel."
To Judge/Judged
Unpaid work that a court orders an offender to do instead of prison.
"She was sentenced to 80 hours of _____ _____ for shoplifting."
Community service
Formally taken to court by the authorities for committing a crime.
"He was __________ for tax evasion after years of investigation."
Prosecuted
Something that happens only once, not repeatedly.
"The judge decided it was a o_____-o_____ mistake and gave him a warning."
One-off
To watch over and direct someone to make sure they behave or work correctly.
"The offenders were required to work in a park, __________ by an officer."
Supervise/Supervised
A rule that restricts people from being outside at certain times.
"The teenager broke his __________ . He knew he would be in a lot of trouble when he got home."
Curfew
Immediately and at the location of the event.
She received an o____ t____ s____ fine for dropping chewing gum on the pavement.
On the spot
A professional who helps people deal with social, family, or personal problems.
"A __________ was assigned to support the teenager after the incident."
Social worker
The way a person behaves, especially in relation to rules or laws.
"The officer was disciplined for unprofessional __________ during the arrest."
Conduct
Officially chosen or marked for a particular purpose.
"Drinking alcohol outside __________ areas can result in a fine."
Designated
Officially declared not guilty of a crime in court.
"The defendant was a__________ of all charges after a long trial."
Acquitted
Behaving in a noisy, rude, or disruptive way in public.
"The group was arrested for __________ behaviour outside the nightclub."
Disorderly