Judicial System Crossword Puzzle

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