Criminal/Civil Law Crossword

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Across
  1. 5. A serious crime that is less serious than a misdemeanor; second highest class of crime
  2. 7. Smaller crimes that are not as severe as misdemeanors and can be easily paid off with fines or re-education (i.e. traffic school); The lowest class of crime.
  3. 9. The final decision of a crime determining whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
  4. 11. When the defendant agrees to plead guilty for a lighter sentence.
  5. 12. The initial statements of both sides of the trial which sets up the nature of the trial.
  6. 14. Acts or behavior that has intentionally harmed the plaintiff.
Down
  1. 1. Costs that are awarded to the plantiff at the end of the case
  2. 2. A very serious crime punishable with prison or the death penalty; highest class of crime
  3. 3. Being incarcerated for a year or less; Less severe than prison.
  4. 4. The state at which one is careless.
  5. 6. One's legal responsibility for an act.
  6. 8. A punishable offense against society, the violation of criminal law.
  7. 10. The final statements of both sides of the trial which summarizes said sides main points.
  8. 13. Being incarcerated for a year or more; More severe than jail.