By Rachel Mitchell Text Copyright 2018 by Rachel Mitchell

Legalize [Verb] (to make something become legal).
The government won't ever legalize the drugs trade.
Solid evidence [Noun] (very convincing evidence).
He's not worried because he has a solid evidence. There is reasonably solid evidence against him.
Taken into consideration [Expression] (take a look or take into account or consider).
The judge took into consideration the fact that it was her first offense.
The judge took into consideration that he used no violence in the commission of his crime.
Confine [Verb] (restrict/limit).
Why do you confine me?
Is it cruel to confine a bird in a cage?
Comply with [Verb] (follow/abide by).
He failed to comply with the requirements of noncustodial sentences. All employees in the company must comply with our guidelines.
The crime rate [Noun] (the ratio of crimes in a particular area during a period of time).
The crime rate is decreasing in Canada.
This country has the fastest-growing crime rate in the world.
As a result of more unemployment, the crime rate in the area is increasing.
Offenders [Noun] (people who commit crimes/ illegal acts).
The number of offenders has climbed in many countries over recent decades. The more laws, the more offenders.
Commit a crime [Verb] (to do something wrong or illegal).
A person who commits a crime is a criminal. He committed a terrible crime.
Copyright [Noun] (refers to the legal right of the owner of the intellectual property).
Those people who use copyright material without the permission of the author will be fined.
Release [Verb] (to set free from prison).
He was sentenced to 7 years in prison, but was released after 5 years for good behavior.
Some prisoners who are sentenced to jail for life will never be released.
Obligations [Noun] (things which you must do because it is your duty or commitment).
If you have an obligation to do something, it is your duty to do that thing. We have a legal obligation to pay our taxes.
Tom didn't fulfill his obligations.
Homeless [Adjective] ((of a person) having no home).
We're having a lottery to raise money for homeless families.
There is an increasing number of homeless people living in our city.
Easy money [Noun] (money that's made without working hard, and sometimes dishonestly earned).
He started stealing as a way of making easy money.
Some criminals steal from banks or houses as a way to make easy money.