Across
- 4. - A spot or mark of blood left at a crime scene.
- 6. - The act of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone in order to gain something in return.
- 9. - Criminal activity that involves the use of computers or the internet.
- 12. - Drugs that can cause addiction and are often illegal, such as heroin or cocaine.
- 13. - Watchfulness or alertness for potential criminal activity.
- 14. - A person who sets fire to property or buildings.
Down
- 1. - The study of mental disorders, including those that may contribute to criminal behavior.
- 2. - A period of supervised release after a person has been convicted of a crime but not sent to prison.
- 3. - A secret plan by a group of people to commit a crime or other unlawful act.
- 5. - The authority of a court or other government agency to hear and decide legal cases.
- 7. - Money or other valuable items paid to secure the release of a kidnapped or otherwise held captive person.
- 8. Protection - A program that provides a new identity and relocation for witnesses who testify in criminal trials and are at risk of retaliation.
- 9. punishment - The use of the death penalty as a punishment for certain crimes.
- 10. - Killing another person without intent to do so, often as a result of reckless or negligent behavior.
- 11. - Related to or involving a felony, a serious crime.