Criminal Trials

1. a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged:
4. The process of selecting jurors through questioning by attorneys or the judge.
8. Latin for “you shall have the body,” a legal action challenging the legality of a person’s detention or imprisonment.
9. a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.
13. A formal court proceeding where a defendant is informed of the charges and enters a plea.
15. The court’s final determination of the case at issue.

2. The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes through the court system.
3. Se To represent oneself in a legal proceeding.
5. a phase in court proceedings where both parties gather and exchange evidence to prepare for trial.
6. engage in long and careful consideration:
7. a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof:
10. A court order requiring a person to do or refrain from doing a specific act.
11. The decision reached by a jury or judge in a trial, determining the outcome of the case.
12. A formal accusation issued by a grand jury, charging a person with a crime.
14. The formal legal process where evidence is presented and a verdict is reached.