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bail fianza - legal money that is given to a court when someone is allowed to stay out of prison until their trial. If they do not return for the trial, the court keeps the money
post bail (=pay it):

He posted bail for her, so she’s OK.
set bail (=decide on the amount of bail):

The judge set bail at $50,000.
be released/freed on bail:

She was freed on bail pending an appeal.

restraining order

naming and shaming lista negra de los fichados por police

apprehend arrest

damage/damages
damage: the damage of the hurracaine
damages: money to be paid in a court

to slander calumniar - to say something about someone that is not true and is likely to damage their reputation

joyridingthe crime of stealing a car and driving it for pleasure, usually in a dangerous way. If you do this you joyride, and a person who does it is a joyrider.

a drug dealer/pusher/trafficker

assassination magnicidio - the murder of a famous or important person, especially for political reasons

to commit manslaughter  no premeditation, no intention - homicidio involuntario

manslaughter homicidio involuntario

trickstersomeone who uses dishonest methods to get what they want - estafador