Judicial Branch Vocabulary
Across
- 3. Lawyer for the government in a criminal trial
- 4. A fine imposed that if paid, await trial out of jail.
- 5. Money paid out in a civil case.
- 6. This type of jury issues an indictment.
- 8. Power of the Courts to determine if acts of the Government are Constitutional
- 11. The person suing defendant in a civil trial.
- 13. Issued by a judge. Needed by police to search private property.
- 14. This type of jury determines innocence or guilt of a defendant.
Down
- 1. Court issued document compelling someone to testify or provide evidence in court.
- 2. A formal, written agreement between two parties.
- 3. Agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser crime without going to trial.
- 7. The accused in a civil or criminal trial.
- 9. Refers to the rights and formal processes by which officials must follow during legal proceedings.
- 10. Formally charging someone with a crime.
- 12. Type of civil law under which one is sued for wrong doing or negligence.