Vocabulary
Study the following vocabulary.
Types of crime
homicide – the generic term for the killing of another person
murder – the unlawful killing of a person with the prior intent to do so
manslaughter – the unlawful killing of a person without malicious intent and without premeditation
attempted murder – attack on a person with the intent to kill them, but which does not result in their death
assault – attempt to use illegal force or violence on another person
armed robbery – taking another's property using a dangerous or deadly weapon
burglary – breaking into a private home or other building with the intention of stealing something or committing other crimes
theft – taking someone else’s property without permission
speeding – driving a vehicle over the maximum allowed limit
trespassing – illegally being on private property without permission