monser 3 (crime,investigation, law)

accomplice

partner in crime

alibi

proof of being elsewhere

arson

setting fire illegally

assault

violent attack

attempt

effort to commit a crime

bribery

giving money to influence someone

burglary

illegal entry to steal

charge

formal accusation

confession

admission of guilt

crime scene

location of a crime

criminal

someone who breaks the law

detective

person who investigates crimes

evidence

proof

extortion

obtaining something by threat

forensics

scientific methods for investigation

fraud

deception for personal gain

homicide

killing of a person

illegal

forbidden by law

implicate

show someone is involved

indict

formally accuse

interrogate

ask questions formally

judge

person deciding court cases

jurisdiction

legal authority

jury

group deciding court outcome

kidnap

to take someone by force

lawsuit

legal action

murder

unlawful killing

offender

someone who commits a crime

perpetrator

person who committed a crime

plea

formal statement in court

police

law enforcement

prison

place for punishment

prosecute

bring to court

suspect

person believed to commit a crime

testimony

statement given in court

trial

formal court process

verdict

court decision

warrant

legal document authorizing action