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Crime and Punishment - Property Criminals & Fines

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bootlegger

a person who makes, sells, or transports illegal alcohol

Ex: The investigation revealed a network of bootleggers distributing alcohol across state lines .
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burglar
burglar
[noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

Ex: The burglar was caught on surveillance cameras , making it easy for the police to identify and arrest him .
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cat burglar

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

Ex: Security experts studied the methods of the cat burglar to improve home protection systems .
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dealer
dealer
[noun]

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

Ex: Authorities investigated the dealer's network to dismantle the entire illegal operation .
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embezzler
embezzler
[noun]

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

Ex: The embezzler was convicted for misappropriating millions from the organization over several years .
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drug dealer

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

Ex: The novel portrays the life of a drug dealer who starts questioning the morality of his actions .
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hijacker
hijacker
[noun]

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

Ex: The passengers were terrified when a hijacker took over the bus , but the driver remained calm and managed to alert the authorities .
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kidnapper
kidnapper
[noun]

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

Ex: The victim was finally reunited with her family after the kidnapper was apprehended by law enforcement .
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looter
looter
[noun]

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

Ex: Many looters targeted high-end stores during the riots .
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mugger
mugger
[noun]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .
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pickpocket

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

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .
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larceny
larceny
[noun]

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

Ex: Police investigated the larceny at the warehouse .
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pilferer
pilferer
[noun]

a person who steals small items quietly, without using violence

Ex: The company implemented new security measures to prevent the pilferer from taking valuable equipment unnoticed .
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pusher
pusher
[noun]

a person who sells illegal drugs without a license

Ex: Law enforcement worked to dismantle the network of pushers supplying illegal substances in the city .
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robber
robber
[noun]

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

Ex: The daring robber executed a heist at the jewelry store , taking valuable gems and cash .
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rustler
rustler
[noun]

someone who steals farm animals

Ex: Historically , rustlers were common in the Wild West .
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scalper
scalper
[noun]

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

Ex: Authorities fined the scalper for violating resale laws .
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shoplifter

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

Ex: Authorities charged the shoplifter with petty theft .
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trespasser

a person who enters someone's property without permission

Ex: Security cameras helped identify the trespasser who unlawfully entered the restricted area .
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poacher
poacher
[noun]

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

Ex: The local community organized patrols to prevent poachers from entering their lands .
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runner
runner
[noun]

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

Ex: Customs officials uncovered a network of runners involved in large-scale duty evasion .
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fine
fine
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge imposed a fine on the company for environmental violations .
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fixed penalty

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

Ex: The city council debated increasing the fixed penalty for repeat traffic offenders to improve road safety .
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to forfeit

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

Ex: Failure to comply with regulations may lead businesses to forfeit their operating permits .
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to confiscate

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

Ex: By the end of the day , the teacher will have hopefully confiscated any unauthorized items .
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confiscation

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

Ex: Authorities carried out the confiscation of assets linked to criminal activity .
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damage
damage
[noun]

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

Ex: The contract dispute led to a settlement for substantial damages.
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