Criminal Justice Unit 1 Discussion 1 Study Guide

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Across
  1. 2. Examination of evidence in court to determine guilt or innocence.
  2. 3. Individuals or entities initiating lawsuits in civil law.
  3. 5. Justifying the use of force to protect oneself.
  4. 10. Right of the accused to not testify against themselves.
  5. 12. Penalty imposed by the court if found guilty.
  6. 13. Formal accusation filed against an accused individual.
  7. 15. Outcomes in criminal law could include fines or community service.
  8. 18. The highest standard of proof in criminal law.
  9. 19. Physical act of committing a crime.
  10. 20. Monetary compensation awarded to a plaintiff in civil law.
Down
  1. 1. Standard of proof in civil law cases.
  2. 4. Claiming a lack of mental capacity to understand the nature of the act.
  3. 6. Committing a crime due to immediate threat or coercion.
  4. 7. Initial stage where evidence is gathered to determine if a crime occurred.
  5. 8. The state or government bringing a case against the accused.
  6. 9. Taking a suspect into custody based on probable cause.
  7. 11. Lesser offenses typically punishable by less than one year.
  8. 14. Legal representation the accused has the right to.
  9. 16. Serious crimes punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
  10. 17. The required mental state or intent behind a crime.