Legal Terminology

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Across
  1. 3. the person who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint.
  2. 8. traditionally, an American jury is made up of 12 people who arrive at an unanious decision
  3. 10. charges brought on a person who openly disrespects the court or judge
  4. 12. evidence which helps strengthen a position
  5. 13. a lawyer who travels to different locations to prosecute in trials
  6. 14. lawyers who provide legal counsel to those who have been criminally charges and cannot otherwise obtain or pay for an attorney
  7. 16. usually hired directly by the person accused and from that point forward, represents the accused throughout the legal process, including trial.
  8. 17. not relative or related to the court case
Down
  1. 1. the person accused of the crime
  2. 2. a legal fight over the ownership of a particular piece of property
  3. 4. clear of a charge, find not guilty
  4. 5. a lawyer empowered to prosecute (bring a criminal charge against someone who is accused of doing something illegal) cases on behalf of a government and its people.
  5. 6. formally accused, charged
  6. 7. decision made based on facts of the case
  7. 8. a public official who hears and decides cases brought before a court of law.
  8. 9. a stenographer who makes a verbatim record and transcription of proceedings
  9. 11. a written legal order directing a person to appear in court to give a testimony
  10. 15. a law officer who helps to maintain order in the court