civics

5. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
6. The government’s side in a criminal case.
8. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
9. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial. If so, they issue an indictment.
12. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.
13. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
14. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
15. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.

1. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
2. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In Virginia, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence.
3. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
4. The decision of a judge or jury.
7. Case A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
10. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
11. A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.