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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 bootlegger was caught by the police. 
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burglar
burglar
[noun]

someone who illegally enters a place in order to steal something

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ex: A drug dealer was apprehended at the airport after attempting to smuggle contraband across international borders. 
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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 hijacker demanded a ransom and threatened the passengers if his demands were not met. 
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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 kidnapper demanded a large ransom in exchange for the safe return of the child. 
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looter
looter
[noun]

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

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

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

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

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

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

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

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

a person who steals small items quietly, without using violence

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

a person who sells illegal drugs without a license

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

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

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

someone who steals farm animals

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

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

Ex: He was arrested as a ticket scalper. 
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shoplifter

a person who secretly takes goods from a store without paying

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

a person who enters someone's property without permission

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

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

Ex: The park rangers apprehended several poachers in possession of endangered species. 
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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: The runner carried illegal goods. 
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fine
fine
[noun]

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

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway. 
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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: He paid a fixed penalty for speeding. 
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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: Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties. 
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to confiscate

to officially take away something from someone, usually as punishment

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

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

Ex: The police made a confiscation of the weapon. 
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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 court ordered him to pay damages for the property he destroyed. 
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