crime words and sentences, resources from IK academy in Gangnam, Seoul.

Punishment – Capital punishment / life imprisonment / hefty fines: the government should impose/place/levy  / Corporal punishment / Incarceration / community service / house arrest / electronic bracelet.

People – Solicitor / Barrister / judge / persecutor / victim / witness /defendant criminal / offender / murderer / prisoner / ex-convict / robber / burglar / arsonist / multiple-rapist /serial killer / psychopath / law-abiding citizen / pickpocket

Crime – Hideous crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking / first-time crime / murder / manslaughter / robbery /kidnapping / forced labour / habitual crime / property crime: theft, burglar / smuggling / shoplifting /felony / sexual assault / sex crime /multiple rape / fraud / computer crime: hacking / white-collar crime : embezzlement / petty crime / jay-walking / vandalism

Verb- commit crime / combat crime /offend / rehabilitate / execute / reoffend / deter /arrest /acquit / violate prevailing norms / be under house arrest

Other needed words- abolition / execution / retribution / deterrent / lock up / behind bars / turn over a new leaf

·        The media regularly violates people’s privacy.

·        He has been charged with tax fraud.

·        She was found guilty of fraud.

·        Three Britons are facing the death penalty of spying.

·        He spent 10 years incarcerated in prison.

·        The new law will ensure that habitual criminals receive tougher punishments than first-time offenders.

·        Armed robbers broke into the shop and demanded money from the till.

·        She had been falsely accused of shoplifting in a clothing store.

·        Many of the young men here are likely to offend again.

·        She was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter.

·        He committed a series of kidnapping.

·        Most Psychopathic killers and rapists cannot be rehabilitated.

·        The organization is arguing for the release of political prisoners.

·        Most homicide victims are under 30.

·        Jaywalking is a common cause of car accidents.

·        Law-abiding citizens tend to turn over to crime during recession.

·        She was fined for speeding.

·        Councils will get sweeping powers to impose hefty fines on drivers who park illegally.

·        Violent crime is on the increase in the big cities.

·        The victims demand retribution for the terrorist attacks.