Noun (a violent attack, threat, or physical harm) and a verb (to make a physical or verbal attack)
The intentional act of causing apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact, or the actual application of force, against another person without their consent.
Example: He was charged with assault after getting into a fight at the bar
fr: Voie de fait
Breathalyzer
fr: Alcootest
Criminal
Noun
A person who has committed a crime.
Example: A lot of criminals are in prison
fr: Criminel
Evidence
Noun
The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
Example: We need to collect evidence for an investigation
fr: Preuve
Fingerprints
fr: Empreintes digitales
Housebreaking
A noun
The criminal act of forcibly and unlawfully entering a dwelling or premises with the intent to commit a crime, such as theft, burglary, or vandalism.
fr: Introduction par effraction
Interrogation
Noun
The action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated.
Example: The suspect was taken in for interrogation after the arrest
fr: Interrogatoire
Investigation
fr: Enquête
Jail
Noun
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
Example: My neighbor went to jail.
fr: Prison
Offence
fr: Infraction
Robbery
fr: Vol
Surveillance
Noun
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
Example: The police used surveillance cameras to watch the suspect's movement.
fr: Surveillance
Suspect
To be guilty or culpable on slight evidence or without proof.
Example: The police are questioning a suspect in the robbery
fr: Suspect
Victim
Noun
A victim is a person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime, accident, illness, or other adverse circumstances.
Example: The victim reported the theft to the police
