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Assault and Battery
Assault and Battery, the unlawful and willful use of force or violence on a person.
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Bail, in law, the security or pledge given to a court to obtain the temporary release of a prisoner awaiting trial or appeal.
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Bigamy, the crime committed by a person who is married a second time while still legally married to another wife or husband.
See more »Bin Laden, Osama
Bin Laden, Osama, (1957-), a Saudi born millionaire, an Islamic fundamentalist and a supporter of international terrorism.
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Blackmail, the crime of obtaining or attempting to obtain money or property by unlawful threats or intimidation.
See more »Bootlegging
Bootlegging, the unlawful transportation or distribution of any article, but particularly alcohol.
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Bribe, a reward promised or given to a person in order to corrupt his or her judgment or conduct.
See more »Burglar Alarm
Burglar Alarm, a device used for indicating the presence of an intruder. The alarm, typically a bell or horn, forms part of a system that includes a control unit and one or more sensors.
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Burglary, in English common law, breaking into and entering the dwelling of another person at night with the intention of committing a felony, or serious crime.
See more »Burns, William John
Burns, William John (1861-1932), a United States detective. He was head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1921 to 1924.
See more »Cabal
Cabal, a small group of plotters. The term took on special significance in England during the reign of Charles II (1660-85).
See more »Cagliostro, Count Alessandro di
Cagliostro, Count Alessandro di, the assumed name of Giuseppe Balsamo (1743-1795), an Italian swindler and adventurer.
See more »Capital Punishment
Capital Punishment, in law, the imposition of the death penalty for the commission of a crime.
See more »Confession (law)
Confession, in law, an oral or written admission of guilt made by a person who is accused of a crime.
See more »Conspiracy
Conspiracy, an agreement by two or more persons (or groups of persons) to do something that is unlawful or to carry out by unlawful means an act that in itself is legal.
See more »Constable
Constable, in the United States, a police officer in a rural community. (In Great Britain and certain other English-speaking countries, a constable is any police officer of the lowest rank.) A constable's main job is to carry out court orders.
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With each new crime that pops up, another method of detection is developed; and with each new crime that pops up, another means of protecting yourself comes to light. Learn about various crimes and the available means of detection, protection, and punishment.
See more »Dalton Brothers
Dalton Brothers, United States outlaws. They rank with the Younger brothers (who were their cousins) and the James gang among the most notorious desperadoes of the Old West.
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