Judicial branch crossword

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  1. 3. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  2. 5. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
  3. 6. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
  4. 9. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
  5. 11. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suArrest Warrantrant: An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
  6. 12. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
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  1. 1. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
  2. 2. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
  3. 4. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  4. 7. A less serious crime. In Virginia, the most severe class of misdemeanor can result in 1 year in jail and a $2,500 fine.
  5. 8. The decision of a judge or jury.
  6. 10. 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.