Crime Terms Project
Across
- 1. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property. "Arsonist." "she was found guilty of arson." Its a serious felony crime.
- 6. the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused. "Guilt Mind."
- 7. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some dishonest means to deprive another of his/her/its money, property or a legal right. "Fraudster." "He was the victim of an elaborate fraud." Its a white collar crime.
- 9. an unlawful application of force directly or indirectly upon another person or their personal belongings, causing bodily injury or offensive contact. "She was later arrested and changed with aggravated criminal battery."
- 12. entry into illegally with intent to commit, especially theft. "Burglar" "A two-year sentences for burglary." Its a felony.
- 14. the criminal action of stealing goods from a store while pretending to be a customer. "shoplifter." "he was to be prosecuted for shoplifting." Its a misdemeanor theft.
- 15. the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder. "killer." "the driver was charged with manslaughter." It can be a felony or misdemeanor.
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- 2. Rape is a type of sexual assault involving sexual intercourse or other forms of sexual penetration carried out against a person without their consent. "she was raped by a fellow student." Felony.
- 3. the action or crime of stealing. "Robber" "She was accused of car theft. It is a larceny.
- 4. an individual or group who sells or supply's controlled drugs/substances of any type or quantity. "Drug dealer" Its a felony.
- 5. Make a physical attack on. "She was charged with assault."
- 8. the action of taking property unlawfully from a person or place by force or threat of force. "robber" "Robbery is on the increase." Its a felony offense
- 10. action or conduct which is a constituent element of a crime, as opposed to the mental state of the accused.
- 11. action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property. "Assailant." "an act of mindless vandalism." Its a misdemeanor Criminal trespass offense.
- 13. an act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place. "Mugger." "he was the victim of a brutal mugging." Its a felony of common-law robbery.