Judicial branch crossword

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Across
  1. 2. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
  2. 4. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  3. 6. This is when the judicial branch interprets the laws.
  4. 7. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
  5. 8. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
  6. 9. The decision of a judge or jury
  7. 11. The branch of government that reviews the laws.
  8. 12. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions
Down
  1. 1. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case
  2. 3. A less serious crime.
  3. 5. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
  4. 10. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.