Crime and punishment – B2.1 Vocabulary | Quizlet

arrest

The police had to _____ the suspect after gathering evidence.

suspect

The _____ vehemently denied any involvement in the crime.

interrogate

The detectives will _____ the suspect to get more information.

trial

The _____ was televised and lasted for several weeks.

court

The atmosphere in the _____ was tense as the trial reached its climax.

charge

The prosecutor decided to _____ the suspect with theft.

evidence

The DNA _____ pointed to the suspect's involvement in the crime.

verdict

The jury returned a unanimous guilty _____.

jury

The _____ carefully reviewed all the evidence presented.

guilty

The defendant was found _____ of embezzlement.

acquitted

Despite the strong evidence, the defendant was _____ of all charges.

fingerprint

The police found the suspect's _____ at the crime scene.

search warrant

The officers obtained a _____ to search the suspect's property. (2 words)

alibi

The defendant provided a strong _____ for the night of the robbery. He was at a bar with friends.

lawyer

The _____ aggressively defended his client in court.

judge

The _____ carefully considered all the evidence before making a decision.

sentence

He was given a 5-year _____ for the robbery.

defendant

The _____ sat nervously in the courtroom.

witness

The _____ was asked to recount the events of that fateful night.

victim

The _____ of the assault bravely testified in court.