With crimes other similar crimes

[Anna232]

When talking about crimes commited by teenagers are the following sentences grammatically correct? I don't think my use of "other such crimes" is correct. I think it should be "or other similar crimes." "With crimes" is probably wrong too.

In case of shoplifting or other such serious crimes punishment provided by the court of law is vital. While with crimes as severe as assault it is also required and the police is usually informed.

 

[Tarheel]

I don't think I would use "provided" with "punishment". Also, I am unclear what "it refers to in the following. (See below.)

With crimes as severe as assault it is also required....

 

[Anna232]

I don't think I would use "provided" with "punishment".

What should be used instead?

Also, I am unclear what "it refers to in the following. (See below.)

With crimes as severe as assault it is also required....

I mean the punishment. Can I use new version of the original sentence? I changed it a little.

With crimes as severe as assault punishment is always required.
Can I use "assault" and "punishment" without an article?

 

[emsr2d2]

When talking about crimes committed by teenagers, are the following sentences grammatically correct? I don't think my use of "other such crimes" is correct. I think it should be "or other similar crimes." "With crimes" is probably wrong too.

In the case of shoplifting or other such serious crimes, the punishment provided meted out by the court of law is vital. While This is also the case with serious crimes such as severe as assault it is also required and the police is are usually informed.

See above.

1. Shoplifting is rarely seen as a "serious" crime. It's certainly not as serious as assault.
2. The last few words don't make much sense. Before someone can be punished by a court of law, the police would have already been involved.