Crime Vocabulary Quiz

What is the act of deliberately setting fire to buildings, vehicles, or other property?Choose the correct answer:

Assault
Arson
Embezzlement
Kidnapping

Which term refers to the act of unlawfully taking and detaining a person against their will?Choose the correct answer:

Robbery
Larceny
Kidnapping
Forgery

If someone dishonestly takes money that they have been trusted with, especially in a work context, what is it called?Choose the correct answer:

Vandalism
Blackmail
Embezzlement
Trespassing

What is the act of killing another person without intention?Choose the correct answer:

Murder
Manslaughter
Assault
Robbery

Which crime involves threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless certain demands are met?Choose the correct answer:

Vandalism
Blackmail
Forgery
Larceny

Who is a person that steals small items or commits minor crimes?Choose the correct answer:

Burglar
Mugger
Petty thief
Fraudster

What is the term for a person who produces fraudulent copies of items with the intent to deceive?Choose the correct answer:

Vandal
Forger
Blackmailer
Smuggler

Which category of criminals is associated with individuals in business or professional positions who engage in nonviolent, financially motivated crimes?Choose the correct answer:

Violent criminals
Property criminals
White-collar criminals
Gang criminals

Which term refers to the conditional release of a prisoner before the full sentence has been served?Choose the correct answer:

Bail
Parole
Probation
Warrant

What is a legal paper that a judge gives to law enforcement officers so they can make an arrest or search a place?Choose the correct answer:

Indictment
Conviction
Sentence
Warrant