CRIMINAL
Across
- 2. To delete or cancel.
- 4. To stop or end an order,To nullify or make void a bench warrant or an order.
- 6. A hearing presentation of facts and evidence to the court to decide an issue.
- 7. Law enacted by the Legislature and published as the Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.)
- 8. A subpoena order to a witness to produce documents.
- 10. The jury selection phase of a trial; a preliminary examination of a prospective juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the prospect is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury.
- 11. Although this proceeding is not available in Arizona, it is the process by which the record of a criminal conviction is destroyed or sealed. See “Set Aside”.
- 14. (“Now for then”) Used in minute entries to give retroactive effect to acts as though they had been done previously. Usually used to correct an oversight or error.
Down
- 1. To return a case to a lower court or grand jury with instructions for further proceedings.
- 2. To forbid the use of evidence at a trial because it is improper or was improperly obtained.
- 3. The exercise of judicial power within certain geographic, monetary or subject matter limits. Example: Justice courts and municipal (City) courts, statewide, have authority to adjudicate all traffic violations.
- 5. The county, city, judicial district or geographical area over which a certain court has power to exercise jurisdiction. Example: Justice Courts adjudicate all traffic violations occurring in county areas, and each justice court has venue within its precinct boundaries. Municipal courts adjudicate traffic violations occurring within its city limits.
- 9. A decision by the judge or a verdict by the jury determining that a person charged with a criminal offense is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- 12. Damages in excess of actual damages incurred by a plaintiff and awarded as a measure of punishment for a defendant’s wrongful and malicious acts.
- 13. A temporary stop or delay in a judicial proceeding.