Court System

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Across
  1. 2. the trial phase at a juvenile trial
  2. 6. to “say the truth"
  3. 11. an eyewitness, character witness, or other person called on to testify who must testify to facts only
  4. 12. means the defense disagrees with the prosecution or vice versa
  5. 14. two levels of courts that have the same authority to try the same types of cases
  6. 16. a formal document issued by a judge in a preliminary hearing, that charges an individual with a crime
  7. 18. a group of citizens selected and sworn, according to law, to inquire about certain facts about the evidence presented to them
  8. 20. a person who has special knowledge and skills recognized by the court as relevant to the determination of guilt or innocence that may express opinions or draw conclusions with their testimony
  9. 22. an application to the court for a ruling
  10. 23. a stenographer who transcribes every word spoken during a trial
  11. 24. a decision to release the defendant is made by the judge and is based on two factors: the rights of the accused and his or her threat to society
  12. 25. a licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law
  13. 26. an application to the court to “throw out” the evidence that does not meet the standard
  14. 27. trial proceedings are recorded by a court reporter
Down
  1. 1. circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to decrease the punishment a person receives for the crime
  2. 3. a deal made between the prosecutor and the defense that allows the accused to receive “concessions” for a plea of guilt
  3. 4. a government employee who works directly with the trial judge and is responsible for court paperwork and records before and during the trial
  4. 5. circumstances presented at the sentencing hearing that have the potential to increase the punishment a person receives for the crime Arraignment pretrial proceedings
  5. 7. the court officer whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury, and announce the entry of the judge
  6. 8. the person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused
  7. 9. a petition to the court to “throw out” evidence that is damaging to the case
  8. 10. a formal document issued by a grand jury, that charges an individual with a crime
  9. 13. a person who has either suffered death or serious physical or mental suffering, or the loss of property resulting from actual or attempted criminal actions committed by others
  10. 15. a financial deposit made with a bondsman to ensure that the defendant will appear in court if released during pretrial phase
  11. 17. an attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses
  12. 19. proving that a deceased person’s will is valid, identifying and inventorying the deceased’s property, having the property appraised, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property as the will directs
  13. 21. a completely new trial