Criminal Justice Quiz

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Across
  1. 2. The conviction of a person for a crime they didn't do
  2. 6. A serious criminal offense more than 1 year in prison or death
  3. 7. Killing of a human by another human
  4. 8. Written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation used as evidence in court
  5. 9. The person accused of a crime
  6. 10. The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an accused individual
  7. 11. Restoring someone to a productive life
  8. 14. "guilty mind" referring to the intent behind committing a crime
  9. 15. Legal rights read to an individual upon arrest
  10. 16. An official authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law
  11. 18. Declaration of a punishment
  12. 19. A defense claim that the defendant committed a crime under threat or harm
  13. 20. A legal standard requiring more than suspicion but less evidence beyond reasonable doubt
Down
  1. 1. The jury selection process where potential jurors are questioned for bias
  2. 3. A professional who supervises offenders on probation
  3. 4. A group of citizens convened to evaluate whether sufficient evidence exists to indicate a suspect
  4. 5. A minor wrong doing less severe than a felony
  5. 12. A request to a higher court to review and change the outcome of a court decision
  6. 13. A legal document issued by a judge allowing police to perform a specific act
  7. 17. A legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice