Law Education Vocab

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Across
  1. 5. – A change or addition to the Constitution.
  2. 6. – A group of citizens who decide the facts of a case.
  3. 9. – The punishment given to someone found guilty.
  4. 11. – The decision made by a jury or judge.
  5. 13. – A lawyer who brings a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  6. 14. – The supreme law of the United States.
  7. 16. – The legal team representing the accused.
  8. 17. – An act that violates the law.
  9. 19. – The person accused or sued in a court case.
Down
  1. 1. – The official who presides over a courtroom.
  2. 2. – A minor criminal offense.
  3. 3. – The person who brings a case against another in court.
  4. 4. – A serious criminal offense.
  5. 6. – Fair treatment according to the law.
  6. 7. – A legal document authorizing an arrest or search.
  7. 8. – A formal examination of evidence in court.
  8. 10. – Facts or information used to prove a case.
  9. 12. – Someone who gives testimony in court.
  10. 15. – A statement made by a witness under oath.
  11. 18. – Money paid to release someone from jail before trial.