Crossword Puzzle

2. Case - A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
5. - The government’s side in a criminal case.
8. Case - A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
10. - The decision of a judge or jury.
14. Jurisdiction - The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts.
15. Jurisdiction - The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
16. - A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.

1. - A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
3. - A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
4. Cause - The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
6. - The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
7. - The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
9. - The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
11. - A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder. In Virginia, the most severe class of felony can result in life in prison or a death sentence.
12. Warrant - An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
13. Jury - A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial. If so, they issue an indictment