Types of Crime #1
Types of Crime #2
Crime Vocabulary
Justice System Vocabulary
The Outsiders
100

Taking someone (usually by force) without their consent

kidnap

100

Describe what 'shoplifting' means

when you take items/goods from a store

100

What does it mean if someone is 'enraged'

someone is very angry

100

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.

100

What is the name of the novel we're reading in class? "The _________"

The Outsiders

200

Describe what 'arson' means

to intentionally set property on fire

200

If you take money from a bank or a store, it is called _________

Robbing (robber, rob)

200

what is a 'diversion'?

A distraction

200

What is a jury?

A group of people who sit in on a trial and vote on whether or not someone is guilty

200

There are two main groups in this novel, the S___ and the G_________.

Socs and Greasers

300

When someone steals (usually from someone's house)

burglar (burglary) 

300
Describe what 'mugging' means

when someone robs someone else in a public space (usually using a weapon)

300

What does a 'ransom' mean?

A payment demanded for the release of a person, people, or property 
300

What is the difference between 'accusing' someone of a crime, and 'charging' someone with a crime?

accusing is informal, charging is formal.

300

What are Ponyboy's brothers' names?

Sodapop and Darry

400

Describe what 'hijack' means

when someone seizes a vehicle by force

400

Describe what 'smuggling' means

when you sneak a good/item into somewhere it shouldn't be (importing illegal goods)

400

What is a CONvict? (noun)

a person who is in person/ found guilty of a crime, serving time in prison. 

400

What is a trial?

a process (including a judge, sometimes jury, lawyer, suspects etc) to determine whether or not someone is guilty

400

What crime does Johnny commit?

He stabbed/murdered a Soc (for trying to drown Ponyboy)

500

When someone kills someone else it is called ________.

murder

500
Describe what 'stealing' means

taking money or goods, stealing encompasses burglary, mugging, robbing etc. 

500

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

500
What is a suspect?

Someone who is thought to be capable of committing a crime

500

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