Crimes

crime An act that breaks the law

offense A less serious crime

felony A serious crime, often punished with prison

shoplifting Stealing small items from a store

theft Taking something that is not yours

burglary Breaking into a building to steal something

robbery Stealing from a person or place, often using violence or threats

receiving of stolen goods Having or buying things that were stolen

trespassing Entering a place without permission

vandalism Damaging or destroying property on purpose

threat Saying you will hurt someone or something

forgery Making fake documents or signatures

fraud Lying to get money or something valuable

embezzlement Stealing money from your job or organization

tax evasion Not paying taxes when you should

arson Starting a fire on purpose to damage property

abuse Hurting or treating someone badly

assault Attacking someone physically

murder Killing someone on purpose (British English)

homicide Killing someone on purpose (American English)

manslaughter Killing someone without planning to

involuntary Not done on purpose

rape Forcing someone to have sex

paedophilia Sexual interest in children (illegal and harmful)

harassment Repeated unwanted behavior that bothers or scares someone

slander Saying false things about someone to hurt their reputation

kidnapping Taking someone away by force and keeping them prisoner

drug dealing Selling illegal drugs

possession of narcotics Having illegal drugs

drunk driving Driving a car after drinking too much alcohol

speeding Driving faster than the legal limit

reckless driving Driving in a dangerous way without caring about safety

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