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Crime et Châtiment - Criminels immobiliers et amendes

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bootlegger

a person who makes, sells, or transports illegal alcohol

contrebandier d'alcool, fabricant illégal d'alcool

contrebandier d'alcool, fabricant illégal d'alcool

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

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

cambrioleur, voleur

cambrioleur, voleur

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

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

cambrioleur, voleur à la tire

cambrioleur, voleur à la tire

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

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

trafiquant, revendeur

trafiquant, revendeur

Ex: The dealer sold drugs in the park. 
embezzler

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

détourneur de fonds, malversateur

détourneur de fonds, malversateur

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

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

vendeur de drogue, vendeuse de drogue

vendeur de drogue, vendeuse de drogue

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

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

pirate de l'air, détourneur

pirate de l'air, détourneur

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

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

kidnappeur, ravisseur

kidnappeur, ravisseur

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

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

pillard, pilleur

pillard, pilleur

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

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

agresseur, voleur à l'arraché

agresseur, voleur à l'arraché

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

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

voleur à la tire, voleuse à la tire, pickpocket

voleur à la tire, voleuse à la tire, pickpocket

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

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

vol, larcin

vol, larcin

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

a person who steals small items quietly, without using violence

chapardeur, voleur à la tire

chapardeur, voleur à la tire

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

a person who sells illegal drugs without a license

dealer, revendeur

dealer, revendeur

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

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

voleur, bandit

voleur, bandit

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

someone who steals farm animals

voleur de bétail

voleur de bétail

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

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

revendeur au marché noir, boursicoteur

revendeur au marché noir, boursicoteur

Ex: He was arrested as a ticket scalper. 
shoplifter

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

voleur à l'étalage, chapardeur

voleur à l'étalage, chapardeur

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

a person who enters someone's property without permission

intrus, violateur de propriété

intrus, violateur de propriété

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

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

braconnier, chasseur illégal

braconnier, chasseur illégal

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

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

contrebandier, passeur

contrebandier, passeur

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

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

amende, contravention

amende, contravention

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

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

amende forfaitaire, contravention forfaitaire

amende forfaitaire, contravention forfaitaire

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

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

perdre

perdre

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

confisquer

confisquer

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

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

confiscation, saisie

confiscation, saisie

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

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

dommages-intérêts, préjudice

dommages-intérêts, préjudice

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