E criminal ['kr0mDn9] ( n.

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Due to an increase in shop security, criminals
are resorting to committing crimes in other
areas such as the internet.
E justice ['dIKst0s] ( n.) ;
The government is urging the police to do
more to bring the criminals to justice.
E illegal [0'lig9] ( a.)
New laws which were recently passed make
it illegal for any government or police force to
ban demonstrations of any kind.
E lawyer ['lCjQ] ( n.)
A lawyers role is to defend the defendant
against the charges brought against them.
E testify ['tGstD`fA0] ( v.)
The witness testifed that she saw the defendant
at the crime scene.
E jury ['dIur0] ( n.)
The jury returned a unanimous verdict that the
defendant was indeed guilty.
E conviction [kDn'v0kNDn] ( n.)
Although this was a minor offence, as this
was the defendants third conviction, he was
sentenced to 3 years in prison.
E guilty ['g0lt0] ( a.)
She was found guilty of all charges which
were bought against her, apart from that of
breaking and entering.
E innocent ['0nDs%t] ( a.) ;
Although she was seen at the crime scene,
the jury decided that she was in fact innocent.
E penalty ['pGn9t0] ( n.)
The penalty for drivers who are caught drunk
driving is a loss of their licence and the
possibility of time in prison.
E sentence ['sGntDns] ( n.)
Bearing in mind that this was a major offence,
the sentence of 3 years in prison is quite lenient.
E fraud [frCd] ( n.)
Due to the ease of reproducibility of passports
and bankcards, fraud is becoming increasingly
widespread.
E embezzlement [0m'bGz9mDnt]
( n.) ;
The CEO was arrested for embezzlement of
the companys funds.
E slander ['sl$ndQ] ( n.)
The false statement was so damaging to his
reputation that he decided to sue his partner
for slander.
E accuse [D'kjuz] ( v.)
The employee accused her employer of
sexual harassment and has threatened to sue
the company.
E evidence ['GvDdDns] ( n.)
Police have uncovered crucial evidence which
may greatly alter the course of the trial.
E witness ['w0tn0s] ( n.)
The witness stated that he heard gunshots
at around 10:00pm, shortly before he called
the police.
E red-handed ['rGd'h$nd0d] ( a.)
The murderer was caught red handed, with the
gun still in his hand.
E alibi ['$l0bA0] ( n.)
Since the accused was in hospital the night
of the crime, he has a sound alibi.
E punishment ['pKn0NmDnt] ( n.)
The punishment for drug traffcking in some
countries is a life sentence.
E parole [pD'rol] ( n.)
Although he was given a life sentence, he
will be eligible for parole in 15 years.
E sue [su] ( v.)
The company is being sued for unprofessional
conduct and mismanagement.
E capital punishment ['k$pDt9] ['pKn0NmDnt]
( n.)
Capital punishment was stopped when it
was decided that no one had the right to
take the life of another.
E trial ['trA0Dl] ( n.)
The trial has been delayed by two weeks
as the defendants health has seriously
deteriorated.
E prosecute ['prAs0`kjut] ( v.) ;
Companies which do not adhere to strict
professional standards will be prosecuted.
E treasonable ['triz%Db9] ( a.) ;
His disloyalty to his country, and attempts
to aid the enemy in overthrowing his own
government was a treasonable offence.
E murder ['m"dQ] ( n.)
A man convicted of murder was executed in
the United States last week.
E rape [rep] ( n.)
Due to the woman swearing that she was
forced and threatened with violence, the man
has been accused of rape.
E traitor ['tretQ] ( n.)
The communist party branded him a traitor
for passing on state secrets to the enemy.
E immunity [0'mjunDt0] ( n.)
The captured terrorist agreed to cooperate in
exchange for immunity from prosecution.
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E charge [tNArdI] ( v.) ;
Despite his claims of innocence, he was
formally charged with tax evasion.
E oath [oL] ( n.)
The witness swore an oath by placing their
hand on the bible and promising to tell the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
E fne [fA0n] ( n.)
Parking in undesignated parking zones will
result in a minimum fine of 50.
E gang [g$H] ( n.)
The amount of gang members are increasing
exponentially due to the recent downturn in the
economy.
E arrest [D'rGst] ( v.) ;
A couple were arrested last night and accused of
disturbing the peace.
E acquitted [Dkw'0t0d] ( a.)
She was acquitted of a shoplifting charge
two years ago.
E probation [pro'beNDn] (n.)
The criminal received a hefty fne and 3 years
probation.
E manslaughter ['m$n`slCtQ] ( n.)
As the killing was accidental, the charges were
reduced to manslaughter.
E commit [kD'm0t] ( v.) ()
It turns out that this person has already committed
a number of minor offences.
E investigate [0n'vGstD`get] ( v.) ;
The police are currently investigating and as of
yet do not have any suspects.
E offence [D'fGns] ( n.) ;
Since it was a minor offence, the lady only
received a fne.
E blackmail ['bl$k`mel] ( v.) ;
A politician from the opposing party used
photographs of a sensitive and explicit nature to
blackmail the ex prime minister.
E threaten ['LrGt%^ ] ( v.) ;
The criminals threatened to kill the hostage if
the ransom was not paid on time.
E entrapment [0n'tr$pmDnt] ( n.) ;
The lawyer accused the police of using
entrapment to gain evidence against his client.
E sneak [snik] ( v.)
The gang sneaked quietly by as the police did
a door to door search.
E evict [0'v0kt] ( v.)
The tenant was evicted from the premises as
she hadnt paid the rent for 2 months.
E devious ['div0Ds] ( a.) ;
The group devised a devious plan to break
their fellow criminal out of prison.
E judgement ['dIKdImDnt] ( n.)
We are still awaiting an offcial judgment from
the court.
E honesty ['An0st0] ( n.) ;
The judge praised the honesty of the witnesses
who, although having a personal relationship
with the accused spoke truthfully for the entire
course of the trial.
E deception [d0'sGpNDn] ( n.) ;
The conman persuaded the victim to
give him nearly 1 million by means of
deception.
E conceal [kDn'sil] ( v.)
Airport security arrested a man last night who was
concealing a weapon in his trousers.
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E defendant [d0'fGndDnt] ( n.)

The defendant is being represented by a
renowned lawyer, who as of yet has not lost
any cases.
E suspect [sD'spGkt] ( n.)
The police have a number of suspects in their
custody.
E theft [LGft] ( n.)
Due to the recent theft of a famous painting,
the gallery will be closed whilst security
measures are re-evaluated.
E steal [stil] ( v.) ;
The robber stole over 1 million pounds in
diamonds from the jewellers.
E prisoner ['pr0z%Q] ( n.)
According to the prisoners lawyer, he was
badly beaten by the prison guards.
E cell [sGl] ( n.)
The fact that nowadays prison inmates are
allowed amongst other amenities, televisions
in their cells, has led the public to question the
suitability of the current prison system.
E black market [bl$k] ['mArk0t] ( n.)
Fake designer clothes which have mainly been
produced in South East Asia are being sold
on the black market in many major European
countries.
E pirated ['pA0rDt] ( a.)
The sale of pirated DVDs, CDs, and computer
software, has seriously damaged the retailing
sector.
E heist [hA0st] ( n.)
The recent heist of jewels from the treasure
room in the Tower of London is estimated to
have netted the criminals a staggering 500
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