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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Crimen y Consecuencias Legales

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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
to assassinate

to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

asesinar

asesinar

Ex: In the historical account, a plot was uncovered to assassinate the king. 

En el relato histórico, se descubrió un complot para asesinar al rey.

inmate
inmate
[Sustantivo]

a person who is held in a prison or correctional facility

preso

preso

Ex: Inmates often face challenges reintegrating into society after serving their sentences. 

Los reclusos a menudo enfrentan desafíos para reintegrarse en la sociedad después de cumplir sus condenas.

con man
con man
[Sustantivo]

a person who deceives others to steal money or gain some personal advantage, using charm, manipulation, or false pretenses

estafador, timador

estafador, timador

Ex: The police arrested a notorious con man operating in the city. 

La policía arrestó a un estafador notorio que operaba en la ciudad.

perpetrator
perpetrator
[Sustantivo]

a person who commits a crime or wrongdoing

perpetrador

perpetrador

Ex: Police are still searching for the perpetrator or perpetrators of the armed robbery. 

La policía todavía está buscando al autor o autores del robo a mano armada.

homicide
homicide
[Sustantivo]

the act of one person killing another, whether lawfully or unlawfully

homicidio

homicidio

Ex: Not all homicides are criminal; some occur in self-defense. 

No todos los homicidios son delictivos; algunos ocurren en defensa propia.

parole
parole
[Sustantivo]

(law) the permission for a prisoner to leave prison before the end of their imprisonment sentence, on the condition of good conduct

libertad condicional, libertad bajo palabra

libertad condicional, libertad bajo palabra

Ex: While on parole, individuals must comply with strict rules and regulations, including regular check-ins with a parole officer. 

Mientras están en libertad condicional, los individuos deben cumplir con reglas y regulaciones estrictas, incluyendo registros regulares con un oficial de libertad condicional.

forgery
forgery
[Sustantivo]

the criminal act of making a copy of a document, money, etc. to do something illegal

falsificación

falsificación

Ex: The artist was arrested for producing and selling forged paintings. 

El artista fue arrestado por producir y vender pinturas falsificadas.

extortion
extortion
[Sustantivo]

the criminal act of obtaining money, property, or services from someone through coercion, threats, or intimidation

extorsión

extorsión

Ex: Extortion is a serious crime punishable by law. 

Extorsión es un delito grave punible por la ley.

appeal
appeal
[Sustantivo]

a legal procedure in which a higher court is asked to review and overturn a lower court's decision

apelación

apelación

Ex: Her lawyer prepared an appeal to challenge the ruling. 

Su abogado preparó un recurso para impugnar el fallo.

subpoena
subpoena
[Sustantivo]

a legal document issued by a court or administrative agency, compelling an individual to appear as a witness, produce certain documents, or provide testimony in a legal proceeding

citación

citación

Ex: The prosecutor used a subpoena to secure the attendance of the expert witness in the upcoming trial. 

El fiscal utilizó un citatorio para asegurar la asistencia del testigo experto en el próximo juicio.

probation
probation
[Sustantivo]

a legal arrangement in which a convicted offender is released under specific conditions instead of serving time in prison

libertad condicional

libertad condicional

Ex: Probation allows offenders to remain in the community under supervision. 

La libertad condicional permite a los delincuentes permanecer en la comunidad bajo supervisión.

racketeering
racketeering
[Sustantivo]

the act of engaging in organized illegal activities, especially for profit through extortion, bribery, or fraud

extorsión organizada, crimen organizado

extorsión organizada, crimen organizado

Ex: The company was implicated in racketeering for falsifying contracts. 

La empresa estuvo implicada en extorsión por falsificar contratos.

conspiracy
conspiracy
[Sustantivo]

a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act

conspiración, conjura

conspiración, conjura

Ex: The novel tells the story of a conspiracy against the monarchy. 

La novela cuenta la historia de una conspiración contra la monarquía.

condemned
condemned
[Sustantivo]

someone who has been officially sentenced to death

condenado, condenado a muerte

condenado, condenado a muerte

Ex: A priest visited the condemned before the execution. 

Un sacerdote visitó al condenado antes de la ejecución.

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