serious crime

Examples (10)

• The police are investigating a serious crime that occurred last night.
• Murder is considered one of the most serious crimes in any legal system.
• The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for committing a serious crime.
• Drug trafficking is a serious crime with severe penalties.
• The detective specializes in investigating serious crimes against children.
• Armed robbery is classified as a serious crime in most jurisdictions.
• The victim's family demanded justice for this serious crime.
• Financial fraud can be prosecuted as a serious crime depending on the amount involved.
• The government announced new measures to combat serious crime in urban areas.
• Anyone convicted of such a serious crime faces mandatory minimum sentencing.