Judicial System Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 1. trying your case the second time
- 3. system of government that only has power in one area- like North Dakota
- 5. the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
- 8. a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.
- 10. cases that can be tried in either federal or state court
- 12. a person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- 13. the highest court in United States
- 16. standard of proof that must be exceeded to secure a guilty verdict
- 18. the state of being confined in prison
- 19. our central system of government
Down
- 2. conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
- 4. the obligation to prove one's guilt or innocents
- 6. being tried for the exact same crime twice, it is illegal.
- 7. being convicted a crime that you can be fined, incarcerated or even executed for
- 9. the person or institution being sued or accused in a court of law.
- 11. you have somehow caused harm or violated someone's rights
- 14. a crime-typically one involving violence- more serious than a misdemeanor
- 15. this branch of government evaluates laws
- 17. make a serious or urgent request for the court to change their mind.