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1
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jmdn töten

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to kill sb

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jmdn ermorden

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to kill/murder sb

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3
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Mord, der (-e)

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murder

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4
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Massenmord, der (-e)

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mass murder

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Mörder(in), der/die (-/nen)

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murderer

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Serienmörder(in), der/die (-/nen)

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serial murderer

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7
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einbrechen

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to break in

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Einbrecher(in), der/die (-/nen)

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burglar

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Einbruch, der (¨e)

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breaking and entering

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Verbrecher(in), der/die (-/nen)

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criminal

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11
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streiten

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to fight

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12
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kämpfen

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to fight

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13
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sich (mit jmdm) schlagen

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to fight (with sb)

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14
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Schlägerei, die (-en)

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fight, brawl

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15
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Dieb(in), der/die (-e/nen)

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thief

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16
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etw stehlen

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to steal sth

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17
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Diebstahl, der (¨e)

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theft, larceny

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18
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Autodiebstahl, der (¨e)

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car theft

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19
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einfacher/schwerer Diebstahl

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petty/grand larceny

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20
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Einbruchsdiebstahl, der (¨e)

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burglary

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21
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Taschendiebstahl, der (¨e)

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purse snatching

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22
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Überfall, der (¨e)

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mugging, raid, holdup

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23
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jmdn überfallen

A

to mug sb

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24
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etw überfallen

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to raid sth

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25
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Bande, die (-n)

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gang

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26
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jmdn ausrauben

A

to rob sb

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27
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Raub, der (no pl.)

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robbery, theft

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28
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Raubüberfall, der (¨e)

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robbery

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29
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bewaffneter Raubüberfall

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hold-up, armed robbery

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30
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bewaffnet

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armed

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31
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ausbrechen

A

to escape [from prison]

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32
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Schwindel, der (no pl.)

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swindle, fraud, con

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33
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Terrorist(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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terrorist

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34
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(etw) schmuggeln

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to smuggle (sth)

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35
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Waffenschmuggler(in), der/die (-/nen)

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gun runner

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36
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Drogenhändler(in), der/die (-/nen)

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drug dealer

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37
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Dealer(in), der/die (-/nen)

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drug pusher

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38
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Drogenhandel, der (no pl.)

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drug-trafficking

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39
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Verbrechen, das (-)

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crime

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40
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organisiertes Verbrechen

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organized crime

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41
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Kriminalität, die (no pl.)

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crime; crime rate

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42
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Mafia, die (no pl.)

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Mafia, mob

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43
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Unterwelt, die (no pl.)

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underworld

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44
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Gangster(in), der/die (-/nen)

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gangster

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45
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Gewalt, die (no pl.)

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violence

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46
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Opfer, das (-)

A

victim

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47
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Blutbad, das (¨er)

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blood bath

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48
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jmdn kidnappen

A

to kidnap sb

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49
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Kidnapper(in), der/die (-/nen)

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kidnapper

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50
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Polizei, die (no pl.)

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police

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51
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Verkehrspolizei, die (no pl.)

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traffic police

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52
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Polizist(in) (in Zivil), der/die (-en/nen)

A

(plain-clothes) police officer

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53
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außer Dienst

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off duty

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54
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(Privat)detektiv(in), der/die (-e/nen)

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(private) detective

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55
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Polizeichef(in), der/die (-s/nen)

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chief of police

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56
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Polizeipräsident(in), der/die (-en/nen)

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chief of police

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57
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Kommissar(in), der/die (-e/nen)

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inspector, commissioner, superintendent

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58
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(vor jmdm) flüchten

A

to escape (from sb)

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59
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jmdn fangen

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to catch sb

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60
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jmdn festnehmen

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to arrest sb

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61
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jmdn verhaften

A

to arrest sb

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62
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Verhaftung, die (-en)

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arrest

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63
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Untersuchung, die (-en)

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inquiry, investigation

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64
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Durchsuchung, die (-en)

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search

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65
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etw nach etwas durchsuchen

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to search sth for sth

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66
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Durchsuchungsbefehl, der (-e)

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search warrant

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67
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Polizeihund, der (-e)

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police dog

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68
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Wachhund, der (-e)

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guard dog

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69
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Informant(in), der/die (-en/nen)

A

informer

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70
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jmdn befragen

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to question sb

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71
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Identifikation, die (-en)

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identification

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72
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Beschreibung, die (-en)

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description

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73
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Todesursache, die (-n)

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cause of death

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74
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Alibi, das (-s)

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alibi

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75
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Fingerabdruck, der (¨e)

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fingerprint

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76
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Lösegeld, das (-er)

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ransom

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77
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Belohnung, die (-en)

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reward

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78
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sich ergeben

A

to give o.s. up

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79
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sich stellen

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to give o.s. up

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80
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Gesetz, das (-e)

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law

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81
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gesetzlich

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legal

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82
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Paragraf, der (-en)

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section, paragraph

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83
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Gericht, das (-e)

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court

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84
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Gerichtssaal, der (-säle)

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courtroom

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85
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vor Gericht erscheinen

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to appear in court

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86
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Prozess, der (-e)

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case, trial, litigation

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87
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Beweis, der (-e)

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evidence, proof

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88
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etw beweisen

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to prove sth

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89
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Anspruch, der (¨e)

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claim, right

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90
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Recht, das (-e)

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right

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91
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Rechtshilfe, die (-n)

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legal aid

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92
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Richter(in), der/die (-/nen)

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judge

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93
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Friedensrichter(in), der/die (-/nen)

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justice of the peace, magistrate

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94
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Rechtsanwalt,-anwältin, der/die (¨e/nen)

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solicitor, barrister; lawyer, attorney

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95
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Staatsanwalt,-anwältin, der/die (¨e/nen)

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public prosecutor, district attorney

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96
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Verteidiger(in), der/die (-/nen)

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defence lawyer

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97
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jmdn verteidigen

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to defend sb

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98
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Schuld, die (no pl.)

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guilt

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99
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(un)schuldig

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(not) guilty

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100
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sich (un)schuldig bekennen

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to plead (not) guilty

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101
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jmdn beschuldigen

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to charge/accuse sb

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102
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jmdn für(un)schuldig befinden

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to find sb. (not) guilty

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103
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Strafe, die (-n)

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punishment, fine, sentence

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104
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Geldstrafe, die (-n)

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fine

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105
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Strafzettel, der (-)

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ticket

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106
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jmdn bestrafen

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to sentence/punish sb

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107
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jmdn verurteilen

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to sentence sb

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108
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Freiheitsstrafe, die (-n)

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prison sentence

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109
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Gefängnis, das (-se)

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prison

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110
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Urteil, das (-e)

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sentence, judgment

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111
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einstimmig

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unanimous

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112
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Todesurteil, das (-e)

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death sentence

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113
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Hinrichtung, die (-en)

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execution

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114
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elektrischer Stuhl

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electric chair

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115
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lebenslänglich bekommen

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to receive a life sentence, get life

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116
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Anklage, die (-n)

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charge

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117
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jmdn (wegen etw) anklagen

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to accuse/charge sb (with sth)

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118
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Klage, die (-n)

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suit, complaint

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119
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gegen jmdn auf etw klagen

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to sue sb for sth

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120
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Fall, der (¨e)

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case

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121
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Motiv, das (-e)

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motive

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122
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in Notwehr handeln

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to act in self-defence

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123
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Wahrheit, die (-en)

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truth

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124
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Gerechtigkeit, die (no pl.)

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justice

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125
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gerecht

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just, fair

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126
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Kaution, die (-en)

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bail

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127
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Kaution stellen

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to stand bail

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128
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jmdn gegen Kaution freilassen

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to release sb on bail

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129
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jmdn gegen Kaution freibekommen

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to bail sb out

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130
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Abschreckungseffekt, der (-e)

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deterrent effect

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131
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Totschlag, der (no pl.)

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manslaughter, homicide

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132
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Killer(in), der/die (-/nen)

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killer, hit-man/woman

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133
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jmdn killen (sl.)

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to bump sb off, kill sb

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134
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Auftragsmord, der (-e)

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contract killing

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135
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Entführer(in), der/die (-/nen)

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kidnapper

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136
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etw/jmdn entführen

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to hi-jack sth, kidnap/abduct sb

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137
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Angreifer(in), der/die (-/nen)

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assailant

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138
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jmdn erstechen

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to stab sb to death

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139
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jmdn vergiften

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to poison sb

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Körperverletzung, die (-en)

A

bodily injury, assault (and battery)

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schwere Körperverletzung

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grievous bodily harm

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142
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Rechtsbrecher(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

law-breaker

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143
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Wiederholungstäter(in), der/die (-/nen)

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persistent offender

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Gewohnheitstäter(in), der/die (-/nen)

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habitual offender

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145
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Straftat, die (-en)

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offence

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146
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strafbar

A

punishable

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147
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etw begehen

A

to commit sth

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148
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Ladendiebstahl, der (¨e)

A

shoplifting

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149
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Deckname, der (-n)

A

alias

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150
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Betrug, der (no pl.)

A

fraud

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151
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Bestechung, die (-en)

A

bribery

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152
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jmdn bestechen

A

to bribe sb

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153
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Verbrechenswelle, die (-n)

A

crime wave

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154
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Drogenmissbrauch, der (no pl.)

A

drug abuse

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Drogenabhängige(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

drug addict

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156
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Schusswaffe, die (-n)

A

firearm

157
Q

Verkehrsverstoß, der(¨e)

A

traffic offence/violation

158
Q

Verwarnung, die (-en)

A

caution, warning

159
Q

gebührenpflichtige Verwarnung

A

fine

160
Q

mit etw schieben (coll.)

A

to traffic in sth

161
Q

jmdn anführen

A

to hoax sb

162
Q

jmdn hereinlegen

A

to hoax sb

163
Q

Störung des Friedens, die (-en)

A

disturbance of the peace

164
Q

Kleinkriminalität, die (no pl.)

A

petty crime

165
Q

Anstifter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

instigator

166
Q

aus kürzester Entfer-nung/Distanz

A

at point-blank range

167
Q

jmdm entkommen

A

to escape from sb

168
Q

Häftling, der (-e)

A

prisoner

169
Q

entflohener Häftling

A

escapee

170
Q

Krawall, der (-e)

A

riot

171
Q

jmdn verpfeifen (coll.)

A

to grass on sb

172
Q

der Polizei einen Tipp/Wink geben

A

to tip off the police

173
Q

mit jmdm eine alte Rechnung begleichen

A

to settle a score with sb

174
Q

wildern

A

to poach

175
Q

Wilderer, der (-); Wilderin, die (-nen)

A

poacher

176
Q

über die Grenze fliehen

A

to flee/skip the country

177
Q

auf der Flucht

A

on the run

178
Q

Flüchtling, der (-e)

A

fugitive

179
Q

Kinderpornografie, die (no pl.)

A

child pornography

180
Q

Geldbuße, die (-n)

A

fine

181
Q

Bußgeld, das (-er)

A

fine [driving]

182
Q

Spur, die (-en)

A

clue, trail

183
Q

Reifenspuren, pl.

A

tyre tracks

184
Q

die Polizei ist ihm auf der Spur

A

the police are on his trail

185
Q

Spürhund, der (-e)

A

sleuth

186
Q

jmdm etw anhängen

A

to frame sb for sth

187
Q

Polizeispitzel(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

police informer

188
Q

nach Angaben des Zeugen

A

according to (the testimony of) the witness

189
Q

Überwachung, die (-en)

A

stakeout

190
Q

jmdn überwachen

A

to keep sb under surveillance

191
Q

Beschatter(in), der/die (-/nen; coll.)

A

tail

192
Q

jmdn beschatten lassen

A

to put a tail on sb

193
Q

etw abhören

A

to bug sth, listen in on sth [conversation]

194
Q

Bullen, pl. (sl.)

A

fuzz

195
Q

Polyp, der(-en; coll., hum.)

A

cop

196
Q

Polizeirevier, das (-e)

A

police station

197
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Gefangene(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

prisoner

198
Q

Handschelle, die (-n)

A

handcuff

199
Q

jmdm Handschellen anlegen

A

to handcuff sb

200
Q

Vermisste(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

missing person

201
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Streifenwagen, der (-)

A

patrol car, panda car

202
Q

nicht gekennzeichnet

A

unmarked [police car]

203
Q

Straßensperre, die (-n)

A

roadblock

204
Q

Radarfalle, die (-n)

A

speed trap

205
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Überfallkommando, das (-s)

A

riot police

206
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Schutzschild, der (-e)

A

riot shield

207
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Razzia, die (-zien)

A

raid

208
Q

Knüppel, der (-)

A

baton, truncheon

209
Q

Tränengas, das (no pl.)

A

teargas

210
Q

kugelsicher

A

bulletproof

211
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Funksprechgerät, das (-e)

A

two-way radio

212
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Sicherheitsdienst, der (-e)

A

security firm

213
Q

gegen etw verstoßen

A

to offend/violate sth

214
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gegen jmdn Anklage erheben

A

to bring charges against sb

215
Q

Anklageschrift, die (-en)

A

indictment

216
Q

eine Klage gegen jmdn einreichen/erheben

A

to institute proceedings against sb

217
Q

Vorladung, die (-en)

A

summons

218
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jmdn verhören

A

to cross-examine/interrogate sb

219
Q

Verhör, das (-e)

A

examination, interrogation

220
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unzulässig

A

inadmissible

221
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belastend

A

incriminating

222
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Aussage, die (-n)

A

statement

223
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eine eidliche/schriftliche Aussage

A

a sworn/written statement

224
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eine Aussage machen

A

to make a statement, give evidence

225
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gegen/für jmdn aussagen

A

to testify against/for sb

226
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Einspruch, der (¨e)

A

objection

227
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Einspruch erheben

A

to object

228
Q

ich erhebe Einspruch

A

objection!

229
Q

Einspruch abgelehnt/stattgegeben

A

objection overruled/sustained

230
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(Augen)zeuge, -zeugin, der/die (-n/nen)

A

(eye)witness

231
Q

Zeuge/Zeugin der Verteidigung/der Anklage, der/die (-n/nen)

A

witness for the defence/prosecution

232
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Zeugenstand, der (no pl.)

A

witness stand

233
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Beklagte(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

defendant [in civil cases]

234
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Angeklagte(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

accused, defendant

235
Q

Kläger(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

claimant, plaintiff

236
Q

Geschworene(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

juror

237
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die Geschworenen, pl.

A

the jury

238
Q

Geschworenenbank, die (¨e)

A

jury box

239
Q

Protokollführer(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

Clerk of the Court

240
Q

Protokoll, das (-e)

A

transcript

241
Q

jmdn freisprechen

A

to acquit sb

242
Q

Freispruch, der (¨e)

A

acquittal

243
Q

jmdn (ins Gefängnis) einsperren

A

to jail sb

244
Q

Haftung, die (-en)

A

(legal) liability/responsibility

245
Q

eine Lücke im Gesetz

A

a loophole in the law

246
Q

Fehlurteil, das (-e)

A

miscarriage of justice

247
Q

ein Urteil über jmdn/etw fällen

A

to pass judgment on sb/sth

248
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die Beweise reichen nicht aus

A

there isn’t enough evidence

249
Q

aus Mangel an Beweisen

A

for lack of evidence

250
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jmdn entlassen

A

to discharge sb

251
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Einzelhaft, die (no pl.)

A

solitary confinement

252
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Haftentlassung, die (no pl.)

A

release from prison

253
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bedingte Haftentlassung

A

parole

254
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zivilrechtlich

A

civil

255
Q

Zivilprozess, der (-e)

A

civil action

256
Q

Gerichtshof, der (¨e)

A

court (of justice), law court

257
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Oberster Gerichtshof

A

Supreme Court (of Justice)

258
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Auslieferung, die (-en)

A

extradition

259
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jmdn ausliefern

A

to extradite sb

260
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Straffallige(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

offender

261
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straffallig werden

A

to commit a criminal offence

262
Q

Straftäter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

offender, criminal

263
Q

jugendlicher Straftäter; jugendliche Straftäterin

A

juvenile delinquent

264
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Ersttäter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

first offender

265
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etw fälschen

A

to forge sth

266
Q

Fälschung, die (-en)

A

forgery

267
Q

Delikt, das (-e)

A

offence, crime

268
Q

Bagatelldelikt, das (-e)

A

petty/minor offence

269
Q

Vergehen, das (-)

A

crime, offence

270
Q

etw unterschlagen

A

to embezzle sth

271
Q

Unterschlagung, die (-en)

A

embezzlement

272
Q

Erpressung, die (-en)

A

extortion, blackmail

273
Q

jmdn erpressen

A

to blackmail sb

274
Q

Geld erpressen

A

to extort money

275
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Geisel, die (-n)

A

hostage

276
Q

Zuhälterei, die (no pl.)

A

pimping, procuring

277
Q

Zuhälter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

pimp, procurer

278
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Hehler(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

fence, receiver of stolen goods

279
Q

Hehlerei, die (-en)

A

receiving

280
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etw hehlen

A

to receive [stolen goods]

281
Q

Verleumdung, die (-en)

A

slander

282
Q

gedungener Mörder; gedungene Mörderin

A

hired assassin

283
Q

Meineid, der (-e)

A

perjury

284
Q

einen Meined leisten

A

to commit perjury

285
Q

einen Tresor knacken (sl.)

A

to crack a safe

286
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ein Schloss knacken (sl.)

A

to pick a lock

287
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Attentat, das (-e)

A

assassination

288
Q

ein Attentat auf jmdn verüben

A

to assassinate sb; make an attempt on sb’s life

289
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Attentäter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

assassin

290
Q

Kinderschänder(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

child molester

291
Q

Kindesmisshandlung, die (-en)

A

child abuse

292
Q

misshandelt

A

battered

293
Q

Spanner, der (-; coll.)

A

peeping Tom

294
Q

Herumtreiber(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

prowler

295
Q

unsittliches Verhalten

A

act of indecency

296
Q

Komplize, der (-n); Komplizin, die (-nen)

A

accomplice

297
Q

Brandstiftung, die (-en)

A

arson

298
Q

Brandstifter(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

arsonist

299
Q

Bombenanschlag, der (¨e)

A

bomb attack

300
Q

Brandanschlag, der (¨e)

A

arson attack

301
Q

jmdn belästigen

A

to harass sb

302
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Prostituierte(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

prostitute

303
Q

Nutte, die (-n; pej.)

A

hooker

304
Q

jmdn vergewaltigen

A

to rape sb

305
Q

Vergewaltiger, der (-)

A

rapist

306
Q

vorbestraft sein

A

to have a criminal record

307
Q

nicht vorbestraft sein

A

to have a clean record

308
Q

gesetzestreu

A

law-abiding

309
Q

die Polizei verständigen

A

to notify the police

310
Q

Anzeige, die (-n)

A

report

311
Q

Anzeige gegen jmdn erstatten

A

to report sb to the authorities

312
Q

Verdacht, der (no pl.)

A

suspicion

313
Q

Wanze, die (-n)

A

bug

314
Q

etw verwanzen

A

to bug sth

315
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das Zimmer ist verwanzt

A

the room is bugged

316
Q

Phantombild, das (-er)

A

Identikit®/Photofit® picture

317
Q

Haftbefehl, der (-e)

A

arrest warrant

318
Q

einen Haftbefehl gegen jmdn ausstellen

A

to issue a warrant for sb’s arrest

319
Q

Fahndung, die (-en)

A

search, manhunt

320
Q

nach etw fahnden

A

to search for sth

321
Q

jmdm hart auf den Fersen folgen

A

to be in hot pursuit of sb

322
Q

Tarnung, die (no pl.)

A

cover

323
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getarnt als

A

under cover as

324
Q

jmdn enttarnen

A

to blow sb’s cover

325
Q

Ermittlung, die (-en)

A

investigation

326
Q

Ermittlungen anstellen

A

to make inquiries

327
Q

Ermittler(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

investigator

328
Q

verdeckter Ermittler

A

undercover investigator

329
Q

jmdn ertappen

A

to catch sb

330
Q

etw beschlagnahmen

A

to seize sth

331
Q

Drogenfahndungs-behörde, die (-n)

A

drug squad

332
Q

Sittenpolizei, die (no pl.)

A

vice squad

333
Q

etw leugnen

A

to deny sth

334
Q

jmdn vernehmen

A

to question sb

335
Q

forensisch, gerichtlich

A

forensic

336
Q

Verbrechensverhütung, die (no pl.)

A

crime prevention

337
Q

Verbrechensbekämp-fung, die (no pl.)

A

combating crime

338
Q

(Handlungs)vollmacht, die (-en)

A

power of attorney

339
Q

Mandant(in), der/die (-en/nen)

A

(lawyer’s) client

340
Q

Gerichtsdiener(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

bailiff

341
Q

Untersuchungshaft (U-Haft), die (no pl.)

A

custody, detention

342
Q

in Untersuchungshaft

A

on remand, in detention

343
Q

jmdn weiterhin in Untersuchungshaft behalten

A

to remand sb in custody

344
Q

Berufung, die (-en)

A

appeal

345
Q

Berufung einlegen

A

to appeal

346
Q

Berufungsgericht, das (-e)

A

court of appeal

347
Q

Berufungsinstanz, die (-en)

A

court of appeal

348
Q

eine Anklage zurückziehen

A

to withdraw a charge

349
Q

ein Verfahren niederschlagen

A

to dismiss a case

350
Q

außergerichtliche Einigung

A

out-of-court settlement

351
Q

Schadenersatz, der (no pl.)

A

damages

352
Q

jmdn auf Schadenersatz verklagen

A

to sue sb for damages

353
Q

Schadenersatz zugesprochen bekommen

A

to be awarded damages

354
Q

als Kronzeuge auftreten

A

to turn King’s evidence

355
Q

Geständnis, das (-se)

A

confession

356
Q

etw gestehen

A

to confess sth

357
Q

verminderte Zurech-nungsfahigkeit

A

diminished responsibility; insanity

358
Q

nicht zurechnungsfähig

A

unfit to plead

359
Q

mildernde Umstände, pl.

A

extenuating circumstances

360
Q

Indizienbeweis, der (-e)

A

circumstantial evidence

361
Q

Vorsatz, der (¨e)

A

premeditation, intent

362
Q

mit Vorsatz

A

with intent

363
Q

Eid, der (-e)

A

oath

364
Q

einen Eid ablegen/schwören/leisten

A

to take/swear an oath

365
Q

Plädoyer, das (-s)

A

address to the jury, summation

366
Q

Milde, die (no pl.)

A

clemency

367
Q

Begnadigung, die (-en)

A

pardon

368
Q

Strafaufschub, der (¨e)

A

suspension of sentence, reprieve

369
Q

Vollstreckungs-aufschub, der (¨e)

A

stay of execution

370
Q

ein Urteil aufheben

A

to reverse/quash a judgment

371
Q

Bewährung, die (no pl.)

A

suspension, probation

372
Q

jmdm (ein Jahr) Bewährung geben

A

to put sb on probation (for a year)

373
Q

Bewährungshelfer(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

probation officer

374
Q

auf Bewährung Freigelassene(r), der/die (adj. decl.)

A

offender on probation, probationer

375
Q

eine Strafe zur Bewährung aussetzen

A

to impose a suspended sentence

376
Q

Verfahren, das (-)

A

proceedings

377
Q

Wiederaufnahme-verfahren, das (-)

A

retrial

378
Q

Nachsicht, die (no pl.)

A

leniency

379
Q

Verhandlung, die (-en)

A

trial, hearing; ple bargaining

380
Q

eine Gefängnisstrafe verbüßen

A

to serve a prison sentence

381
Q

eine Freiheitsstrafe in eine Geldstrafe umwandeln

A

to commute a prison sentence to a fine

382
Q

Straferlass, der (¨e)

A

remission (of a sentence)

383
Q

Übergangshaus, das (¨er)

A

halfway house

384
Q

Strafkolonie, die (-n)

A

penal colony

385
Q

Sträfling, der (-e)

A

prisoner

386
Q

Zuchthäusler(in), der/die (-/nen)

A

convict

387
Q

Knast, der (no pl.; sl.)

A

clink

388
Q

Knast schieben (sl.)

A

to do time, do porridge

389
Q

Knastbruder, der (¨; coll.)

A

jailbird