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mugging

an act of attacking and robbing someone in a public place.

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hijacking

The taking control of a public transport vehicle, such as an airliner or train to use the people aboard as hostages.

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armed robbery

using a dangerous weapon to take something from a person

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fraud

the crime of getting money by deceiving people

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burglary/burglar

breaking into a house in order to steal something

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bribery

the practice of offering something (usually money) in order to gain an illicit advantage

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vandalism

deliberate and pointless destruction of public or private property

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arson

the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property

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drug dealing

selling illegal drugs

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shoplifting

The act of stealing goods from a store

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Assault

threat or attempt to injure

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Homicide

the killing of one person by another

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Domestic violence

physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by spouses, intimate partners, or family members

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Theft(Larceny)

Stealing someone else's property without their permission

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embezzlement

the crime of secretly taking money that is in your care or that belongs to an organization or business you work for

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Money laundering

Concealing the origins of illegally obtained money to make it appear legitimate

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Phishing

the practice of tricking Internet users (as through the use of deceptive email messages or websites) into revealing personal or confidential information which can then be used illicitly

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identity theft

A crime that involves someone pretending to be another person in order to steal money or obtain benefits

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drug trafficking

illegal production, transportation, sale, or purchase of drugs

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Drug possession

is the crime of having illegal drugs in one's custody

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Drug manufacturing

the process of industrial-scale synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs by pharmaceutical companies

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human trafficking

The illegal trad of humans for forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other purposes

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Smuggling

importing or exporting goods illegally (or people)

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Extortion

Forcing someone to give money or favors through threats or coercion

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Drunk driving

the crime of driving a vehicle with an excess of alcohol in the blood.

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disorderly conduct

disturbing the public peace

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Prostitution

the selling of sexual services

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Public intoxication

Being visibly drunk in a public place

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illegal dumping

Disposing waste in unauthorized locations.

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Poaching

Illegal killing or removal of wildlife from their habitats

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Pollution Violation

Discharging pollutants into the air, water, or soil unlawfully

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Hate crimes

attacks based on a person's race, religion, or other characteristics

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tax evasion

willful failure to pay taxes

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Counterfeiting

Producing fake currency, documents, or goods

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Ponzi Scheme

A Ponzi scheme is an investment scam that pays early investors with money taken from later investors to create an illusion of big profits.

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Cane

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

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Goatee

(n) A small beard that doesn't cover the cheek area and is trimmed to a point below the chin

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raincoat

a coat that you wear when it is raining

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martial arts

styles of fighting or self-defense, such as modern-day judo and karate, that mostly began in Asia

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alleged

Asserted without proof

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alibi

Statement of where a suspect was at the time of a crime