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