Judicial Branch Crossword Puzzle

3. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
4. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
6. The governemnt's side in criminal case
7. 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
8. The authority to interpret and administer the law. Jurisdiction determines which type of court you attend and where it is located.
11. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts.
13. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
14. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
16. The basis that police must have in order to make an arrest, perform a search of a person or property, or obtain a warrant.
18. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
19. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

1. A less serious crime.
2. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
5. The decision of a judge or jury.
9. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
10. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
12. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution.
15. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.
17. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.