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SERIAL MURDER – usually, a series of sexual attacks
and resulting deaths of at least three or four
persons committed by a killer who tends to follow
a distinct physical or psychological pattern.

SERIES – a crime characteristic in which crimes of
the same type are committed over a short period
of time, usually by the same offender.

SEROTONIN – a neurotransmitter that has a
prominent role in sleep regulation and mood. It is
affected by a number of psychoactive substances.
Its synaptic concentration is increased by
stimulants, for example, ecstasy (MDMA) and its
release is inhibited by opioid receptors.

SEROTONIN SYNDROME – a life threatening
condition that usually starts within 24 hours of
taking the drug. It occurs when the brain is
overloaded with a neurotransmitter called
serotonin.

SERVICE CRIMES - refers to crimes committed
through rendition of a service to satisfy the desire
of another.

SERVICE OF SUMMONS – a notice to the defendant
informing him that an action has been commenced
against him which he must answer within a
specified time, or else judgment with is taken
against him.

SETTLEMENT – arrangement by which property is to
be held by several persons in succession.

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