criminal law

3. - The state of not being guilty or responsible for a crime.
5. - The legal representative who brings charges against the defendant on behalf of the state.
6. The decision or judgment reached by a judge or jury at the conclusion of a trial
9. - The defendant's formal response to the charges, either admitting guilt (guilty plea) or denying guilt (not guilty plea).
10. Information, documents, or testimony presented in court to prove or disprove facts relevant to a case.
11. - A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and decide the verdict in a trial.

1. - The finding or admission that a defendant has committed a crime.
2. The act of intentionally providing false information while under oath, such as during testimony in court.
4. A less serious criminal offense, typically punishable by fines, probation, or less than a year in jail.
7. A formal legal proceeding in which evidence is presented, witnesses are called, and a judge or jury determines the outcome of a case.
8. - The person accused of committing a crime and facing legal charges.