Courtroom Debate Terms

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Across
  1. 1. Sign or tip.
  2. 2. Explanation or reason.
  3. 5. A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense.
  4. 7. Unlawful.
  5. 8. Proof.
  6. 9. Sufferer.
  7. 12. A chance to rebuild his/her case after the opposing side has attacked their arguments.
  8. 13. Evidence from reliable sources on why your argument is true.
  9. 14. The first speech from each side as they present their side of the resolution and their supporting arguments.
Down
  1. 1. Asking the opponent questions, trying to “poke holes” in their argument.
  2. 3. Investigator or private investigator.
  3. 4. Observer or onlooker.
  4. 6. A person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone
  5. 10. A person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.
  6. 11. Misleading clue to distract investigation