Crime Terms Project

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Across
  1. 1. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property. "Arsonist." "she was found guilty of arson." Its a serious felony crime.
  2. 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."
  3. 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.
  4. 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."
  5. 12. entry into illegally with intent to commit, especially theft. "Burglar" "A two-year sentences for burglary." Its a felony.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
Down
  1. 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.
  2. 3. the action or crime of stealing. "Robber" "She was accused of car theft. It is a larceny.
  3. 4. an individual or group who sells or supply's controlled drugs/substances of any type or quantity. "Drug dealer" Its a felony.
  4. 5. Make a physical attack on. "She was charged with assault."
  5. 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
  6. 10. action or conduct which is a constituent element of a crime, as opposed to the mental state of the accused.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.