Arraignment

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Across
  1. 2. Court session to determine if there's enough evidence for a trial. (2 words)
  2. 4. Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. (2 words)
  3. 6. Formal accusation of a crime, presented by the prosecution. (1 word)
  4. 9. Legal process of surrendering an accused individual to another jurisdiction. (1 word)
  5. 11. Latin term for a plea where the defendant neither admits nor denies guilt. (2 words)
  6. 14. Lesser criminal offense usually punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment. (1 word)
  7. 15. Defendant's formal response to the charges, such as guilty, not guilty, or no contest. (1 word)
  8. 17. Intentional surrender of a right or privilege, such as the right to a speedy trial. (1 word)
  9. 20. Notification to the defendant of their rights and the charges against them. (1 word)
  10. 22. Requirements imposed on a defendant as a condition of bail. (2 words)
  11. 24. Defense claiming the accused was elsewhere at the time of the crime. (1 word)
  12. 26. Increased severity of charges due to specific circumstances. (2 words)
  13. 28. The modification of original charges to less severe offenses through negotiation. (2 words)
  14. 30. Evaluation of a defendant's mental fitness to understand and participate in legal proceedings. (2 words)
  15. 36. A bond provided by a third party ensuring the defendant's appearance in court. (2 words)
  16. 37. Defendant choosing to represent themselves in court. (2 words)
  17. 39. Panel of citizens that reviews evidence to decide whether to issue an indictment. (2 words)
Down
  1. 1. Questioning of a witness by the opposing party's attorney. (2 words)
  2. 3. The defendant's first court appearance where charges are presented, rights explained, and bail may be set. (2 words)
  3. 5. Defendant admits to the charges, accepting the consequences. (2 words)
  4. 7. The defendant admits guilt but raises additional facts or defenses. (2 words)
  5. 8. Guidelines given by the judge to the jury for reaching a verdict. (2 words)
  6. 10. Compensation or repayment to the victim for losses suffered due to the crime. (1 word)
  7. 12. Circumstances that may reduce the severity of a sentence. (2 words)
  8. 13. Formal court proceeding where the defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
  9. 15. Agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge for reduced penalties. (2 words)
  10. 16. Professional translating proceedings for non-English-speaking defendants. (2 words)
  11. 18. Formal charge issued by a grand jury, indicating there's enough evidence for a trial. (1 word)
  12. 19. Legal proceeding where evidence or arguments are presented to the court. (1 word)
  13. 21. Official record of court proceedings, including arraignments. (1 word)
  14. 23. Negotiation between prosecution and defense for a plea agreement. (1 word)
  15. 25. Formal accusation of a crime filed by the prosecution, often in place of an indictment. (2 words)
  16. 27. Legal representative defending the accused in court. (2 words)
  17. 29. Serious criminal offense often punishable by imprisonment for more than a year. (1 word)
  18. 31. Government-appointed attorney for those who cannot afford a private lawyer. (2 words)
  19. 32. Defendant denies committing the alleged crime, requiring a trial. (3 words)
  20. 33. Disrespectful or disobedient behavior toward the court, punishable by sanctions. (3 words)
  21. 34. Assertion or statement of fact, often a key element in a criminal charge. (2 words)
  22. 35. Assertion that the defendant was not mentally responsible for the alleged crime. (2 words)
  23. 38. Monetary amount set by the court to secure a defendant's release before trial. (1 word)