Judicial Branch crossword puzzle

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.
6. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
9. A less serious crime.
11. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
12. The decision of a judge or jury.
13. The government’s side in a criminal case.
15. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws - especially the rights guaranteed in the 4th - 8th amendments to the Constitution.
16. The authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case. Courts with original jurisdiction are also known as trial courts.
17. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
18. A court case involving disputes between two parties (individuals, businesses) related to money or property.
19. A serious crime, such as kidnapping or murder.

1. The power of the U.S. Supreme Court to determine if law or presidential action follows the Constitution.
3. A formal charging of someone with a crime, or being brought before the court to answer questions about a crime.
4. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
5. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
7. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
8. A group that hears the evidence in a criminal case and decides if there is enough evidence to bring the accused person to trial
10. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
14. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.