Human Rights

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Across
  1. 3. The act of conducting legal proceedings against someone.
  2. 4. Judgment: A judgment entered by a court for one party against another without a full trial.
  3. 7. Investigation: An inquiry to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to charge a person with a crime.
  4. 9. The reduction of a sentence to a less severe one.
  5. 10. Evidence: Evidence obtained through scientific methods.
  6. 15. Doubt: The standard of proof required for a criminal conviction.
  7. 17. The argument and evidence presented by the defendant.
  8. 19. A trial that is invalid due to a fundamental error.
  9. 23. Testimony about statements made by others not present in court.
  10. 24. A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that the accused returns for trial.
  11. 26. Law: A law that applies to events occurring after its enactment.
  12. 28. Examination: The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them.
  13. 29. A person who sees an event, typically a crime, take place.
  14. 30. To prevent evidence from being shown in a trial.
  15. 32. Welfare: The concern for the well-being of crime victims.
  16. 33. Conviction: The conviction of a person who is actually innocent.
  17. 34. A formal legal document that sets out the facts and legal reasons for a lawsuit.
  18. 35. Reus: The physical act of committing a crime.
  19. 36. Procedure: The legal process for adjudicating criminal cases.
  20. 37. Process: Fair treatment through the judicial system.
  21. 39. Contendere: A plea by which a defendant accepts conviction but does not admit guilt.
  22. 41. A serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison.
  23. 43. The legal capacity to stand trial.
  24. 47. Cause: Reasonable grounds for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.
  25. 48. A legal document authorizing police to make an arrest or conduct a search.
  26. 52. Circumstances: Factors that increase the severity of a criminal act.
  27. 53. Rights: Rights read to an arrestee, informing them of their right to remain silent and to an attorney.
  28. 54. of Limitations: A law prescribing a period within which legal action must be taken.
  29. 56. The process of challenging the credibility of a witness.
  30. 57. A formal charge issued by a grand jury.
  31. 60. Investigation: Interrogation by law enforcement after a person is taken into custody.
  32. 63. of Attainder: A legislative act that singles out an individual or group for punishment without a trial.
  33. 64. The theory or philosophy of law.
  34. 66. A formal written order issued by a court.
  35. 68. A legal judgment that officially and formally finds the accused not guilty.
  36. 69. Witness: A witness with specialized knowledge relevant to the case.
  37. 72. A legal decision serving as an authoritative rule in future similar cases.
  38. 75. Delicti: The facts proving that a crime has been committed.
  39. 77. Action: A lawsuit brought to enforce private rights.
  40. 78. Failure to take proper care resulting in damage or injury to another.
  41. 81. The voluntary relinquishment of a known right.
  42. 83. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime.
  43. 86. Intent: The intention to commit a crime.
  44. 87. A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
  45. 88. The crime of betraying one's country.
  46. 90. Compensation sought or awarded in a lawsuit.
  47. 93. and Abetting: Assisting in or encouraging the commission of a crime.
  48. 94. Compensation for loss or injury.
  49. 96. Jeopardy: The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense.
  50. 97. An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime.
Down
  1. 1. Rights: Fundamental rights believed to belong to every person.
  2. 2. A document ordering a person to attend court.
  3. 5. To send a case back to a lower court for further action.
  4. 6. A less serious crime punishable by less than a year in jail.
  5. 8. A formal charge filed by a prosecutor without a grand jury indictment.
  6. 11. Offenses: Crimes that are begun but not completed.
  7. 12. Confession: A confession made freely and willingly.
  8. 13. Law: Law established by the outcome of former cases.
  9. 14. The process of re-educating and retraining those who commit crimes.
  10. 16. Evidence: Evidence that is allowed to be presented in court.
  11. 18. Post Facto Law: A law that makes an act illegal retroactively.
  12. 20. Corpus: A legal action requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.
  13. 21. The use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an aggressor.
  14. 22. Revenge against someone for a harm or injury.
  15. 25. Included Offense: A less serious crime that encompasses some of the elements of a more serious crime.
  16. 26. The release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence under supervision.
  17. 27. Rule: A rule that prohibits the use of illegally obtained evidence in a criminal trial.
  18. 31. The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.
  19. 38. The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
  20. 40. The person accused of a crime in a court case.
  21. 42. Evidence: Evidence favorable to the defendant in a criminal trial.
  22. 44. Inducing a person to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed.
  23. 45. Felonies: Crimes attempted but not completed.
  24. 46. The questioning of a witness by the opposing party.
  25. 49. A person who helps another commit a crime.
  26. 50. Defense: A defense that claims the defendant was unable to understand the nature of the crime due to mental illness.
  27. 51. and Seizure: The process by which police or authorities inspect a person’s property to find evidence of a crime.
  28. 52. A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation.
  29. 55. Circumstances: Factors that reduce the severity or culpability of a criminal act.
  30. 58. The release of an offender under supervision instead of prison time.
  31. 59. Aforethought: The intention to kill or harm, which is held to distinguish unlawful killing from murder.
  32. 61. A formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law.
  33. 62. The act of detaining a person suspected of a crime.
  34. 64. Delinquency: Illegal behavior by minors.
  35. 65. Unintentional killing resulting from recklessness or criminal negligence.
  36. 67. Actions or speech that make someone angry, especially deliberately.
  37. 70. Bargain: An agreement between a defendant and prosecutor where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge.
  38. 71. A person who assists in the commission of a crime.
  39. 73. Defender: A lawyer provided by the state for a defendant who cannot afford one.
  40. 74. A court proceeding in which the accused is formally charged and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  41. 76. Lying under oath.
  42. 79. to Quash: A request to a court to render a previous decision invalid.
  43. 80. Law: A law that affects actions taken before it was enacted.
  44. 82. A request to a higher court to review and change the outcome of a court decision.
  45. 84. A court order requiring a party to do or refrain from doing a specific act.
  46. 85. Service: Court-ordered work performed for the benefit of the community.
  47. 89. The final decision of a jury.
  48. 91. A defense claim that the accused was elsewhere when the crime was committed.
  49. 92. A person charged with a crime.
  50. 95. The formal examination of evidence in court.