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Crimen y Castigo - Criminales inmobiliarios y multas

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bootlegger
bootlegger
[Sustantivo]

a person who makes, sells, or transports illegal alcohol

contrabandista de alcohol, fabricante ilegal de alcohol

contrabandista de alcohol, fabricante ilegal de alcohol

Ex: The bootlegger was caught by the police. 
burglar
burglar
[Sustantivo]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

ladrón, ratero

ladrón, ratero

Ex: The burglar broke into the house through the back door while the family was asleep upstairs. 
cat burglar
cat burglar
[Sustantivo]

a thief who quietly breaks into houses to steal, often without being noticed

ladrón de guante blanco, ratero

ladrón de guante blanco, ratero

Ex: The cat burglar was caught last night. 
dealer
dealer
[Sustantivo]

a person who sells illegal goods, such as drugs or contraband

traficante, vendedor

traficante, vendedor

Ex: The dealer sold drugs in the park. 
embezzler
embezzler
[Sustantivo]

a person who steals money or property they were trusted to manage

malversador, desfalcador

malversador, desfalcador

Ex: The embezzler took money from the bank. 
drug dealer
drug dealer
[Sustantivo]

an individual who sells illegal drugs such as narcotics, opioids, etc.

traficante de drogas

traficante de drogas

Ex: A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders. 
hijacker
hijacker
[Sustantivo]

someone who uses threats or violence to take control of a moving vehicle, particularly an airplane, to forcefully change the destination or demand something

secuestrador, pirata del aire

secuestrador, pirata del aire

Ex: The hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met. 
kidnapper
kidnapper
[Sustantivo]

someone who takes an individual away and holds them in captivity, particularly to demand something for their release

secuestrador, plagiario

secuestrador, plagiario

Ex: The kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child. 
looter
looter
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals things from a place during a time of unrest or disaster

saqueador, ladrón

saqueador, ladrón

Ex: The police caught a looter trying to break into a store. 
mugger
mugger
[Sustantivo]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

atracador, asaltante

atracador, asaltante

Ex: The mugger approached her in the dark alley and demanded that she hand over her purse. 
pickpocket
pickpocket
[Sustantivo]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

carterista

carterista

Ex: The pickpocket skillfully removed the wallet from the tourist’s pocket without being noticed. 
larceny
larceny
[Sustantivo]

the act of stealing something from someone, especially without breaking into a building

robo

robo

Ex: He was charged with larceny after taking the car. 
pilferer
pilferer
[Sustantivo]

a person who steals small items quietly, without using violence

ratero, ladronzuelo

ratero, ladronzuelo

Ex: The pilferer took some coins. 
pusher
pusher
[Sustantivo]

a person who sells illegal drugs without a license

traficante, camello

traficante, camello

Ex: The pusher was caught by the police. 
robber
robber
[Sustantivo]

a person who steals from someone or something using force or threat of violence

ladrón, atracador

ladrón, atracador

Ex: The robber brandished a weapon and demanded the cashier hand over the money from the register. 
rustler
rustler
[Sustantivo]

someone who steals farm animals

ladrón de ganado

ladrón de ganado

Ex: The rancher reported a rustler to the authorities. 
scalper
scalper
[Sustantivo]

a person who illegally buys and resells tickets, goods, or services at higher prices

revendedor ilegal, especulador

revendedor ilegal, especulador

Ex: He was arrested as a ticket scalper. 
shoplifter
shoplifter
[Sustantivo]

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

ladrón de tiendas, ratero

ladrón de tiendas, ratero

Ex: The shoplifter was caught hiding items in their bag. 
trespasser
trespasser
[Sustantivo]

a person who enters someone's property without permission

intruso, invasor

intruso, invasor

Ex: The trespasser entered the yard. 
poacher
poacher
[Sustantivo]

a person who illegally hunts or catches wildlife, typically for profit or personal gain

cazador furtivo, furtivo

cazador furtivo, furtivo

Ex: The park rangers apprehended several poachers in possession of endangered species. 
runner
runner
[Sustantivo]

a person who secretly transports goods into or out of a place without paying taxes or duties

contrabandista, traficante

contrabandista, traficante

Ex: The runner carried illegal goods. 
fine
fine
[Sustantivo]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

multa

multa

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway. 
fixed penalty
fixed penalty
[Sustantivo]

a set amount of money someone must pay as punishment for a minor offense, usually a traffic violation

multa fija, sanción fija

multa fija, sanción fija

Ex: He paid a fixed penalty for speeding. 
to forfeit
to forfeit
[Verbo]

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

perder

perder

Ex: Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties. 
to confiscate

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

confiscar

confiscar

Ex: The customs officer may confiscate prohibited items at the border. 
confiscation
confiscation
[Sustantivo]

the act of taking property away by legal authority, usually by the government

confiscación, decomiso

confiscación, decomiso

Ex: The police made a confiscation of the weapon. 
damage
damage
[Sustantivo]

the amount of money needed to pay for something, often used in legal or financial contexts

daños y perjuicios, indemnización

daños y perjuicios, indemnización

Ex: The court ordered him to pay damages for the property he destroyed. 
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