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Crime investigation and consequences

Name people and outcomes involved in crime and justice.

A1A2B1B210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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police

noun · 3 examples
  1. The police are investigating the theft.
  2. Someone called the police after the accident.
  3. The police helped find the missing child.

thief

noun · 3 examples
  1. The thief took a bicycle from the garden.
  2. A camera recorded the thief.
  3. The shop owner noticed the thief leaving.

criminal

noun · 3 examples
  1. The criminal was caught after the robbery.
  2. The film follows a criminal trying to change his life.
  3. The court sentenced the criminal to prison.

detective

noun · 3 examples
  1. The detective interviewed three witnesses.
  2. A detective examined the broken window.
  3. She works as a detective in the city.

judge

noun · 3 examples
  1. The judge listened to both sides.
  2. A judge will decide the case.
  3. Everyone stood when the judge entered.

jury

noun · 3 examples
  1. The jury discussed the evidence.
  2. A jury of twelve people heard the case.
  3. The decision belongs to the jury.

witness

noun · 3 examples
  1. A witness described the accident.
  2. The witness saw someone leave the building.
  3. Police asked the witness for more details.

victim

noun · 3 examples
  1. The victim received help immediately.
  2. The accident victim was taken to the hospital.
  3. A volunteer stayed with the victim.

prisoner

noun · 3 examples
  1. The prisoner received a visit from his family.
  2. Each prisoner has access to legal advice.
  3. The prisoner was released after the sentence ended.

penalty

noun · 3 examples
  1. The penalty for late payment is a small fee.
  2. The player received a penalty for breaking the rule.
  3. A severe penalty may apply in this case.

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