CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

1. CRIME AND JUSTICE COURT CASE: Crime & Justice | Court Case - YouTube
Watch the video, and then write a list of the words related to crime and punishment
and their meanings.

2. PHRASAL VERBS
Look at these examples for 1-2 minutes and try to remember as many as possible. Then hide the
information and try to answer the questions.

Phrasal Verb Meaning

Someone broke into the school and stole the enter illegally, by force
computers.

Three prisoners broke out of jail during the escape from prison
night.

A masked robber held up the bank. rob using a weapon

Thieves made off with £10,000 worth of steal, escape with

jewellery.

He thought he'd got away with the robbery, not get caught/punished
but he was caught the next day. for your crime (or escape
with something)

The robbers got away in their car. escape (from

someone/somewhere)

The police let him off with a warning. don't punish someone

After years in hiding, the robber turned go to the police and say
himself in. you committed a crime

If you saw the robbery, you should come go to the police with
forward. information

Terrorists blew up the building. destroy sth with a bomb

 Frank said he was innocent and that someone make someone appear
had set him up. guilty

The police are looking into the crime. investigate

I hope the judge puts him away / locks him put someone in prison
up forever!

Some of these phrasal verbs can also become nouns:

● There's been a break-in! (someone burgled my house).
● There's been a hold-up! (someone robbed the bank).
● It's a set-up! (someone made it look as if I was guilty)
● The robbers made a quick getaway. (they escaped)

Choose the best word to complete the following sentences.

1. If you know something about the crime, it's important you come ___.

2. He was caught shoplifting but he was let ____ because it was his first tim3.
3. The thieves ____ off with £20,000 of electrical equipment.
4. The thieves ____ away with £20,000 of electrical equipment.
5. Someone ____ into the school and stole the computer equipment.
6. I don't believe in the death penalty, but I think some criminals should be put ____ for life.
7. He broke ____ of jail by digging a tunnel under the wall.
8. After a 3 hour car chase, the robber finally got ___.
9. You'll never get away with the crime - you should turn yourself ____ now!
10. The gang held ___ three petrol stations and two jewellers.
11. Terrorists threatened to blow _____ the hotel.
12. He's been in prison for 3 years but he claims he didn't do it - the FBI set him _____.
13. You should tell the police about the man who was following you - they'll ____ into it for you.

1. “Legally Blonde” Courtroom scene. Watch the clip, then answer the questions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyv20R-k3aY

a) Who is the counselor?

b) Who is the prosecutor?

c) What is the crime the defendant is prosecuted for?

d) What does mens rea mean?

e) Who is eventually guilty? Why? Do you think she will be convicted? If so, which crime
will she be convicted of?