Murder

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Across
  1. 3. : A formal charge for a serious criminal offence.
  2. 5. : The legal team representing the accused.
  3. 8. : A hearing to determine if there’s enough evidence for trial.
  4. 11. : The person charged with a criminal offence.
  5. 13. : Judge's recap of evidence and legal points before the verdict.
  6. 15. : A legal document requiring someone to appear in court.
  7. 16. : Type of examination conducted by the opposing counsel.
  8. 19. : Evidence or argument that contradicts the opposition’s case.
  9. 23. : The party bringing the case against the accused.
  10. 24. : Latin for the “guilty mind” needed for a crime.
  11. 28. : Group of citizens deciding the verdict.
  12. 29. : A type of lawyer who represents clients in court.
  13. 30. : Statement of guilty or not guilty.
Down
  1. 1. : A mini-hearing to decide on admissibility of evidence.
  2. 2. : Information presented to prove or disprove a fact.
  3. 4. : The decision of the court or jury.
  4. 6. : Holding the accused in custody before trial.
  5. 7. : A person who gives evidence in court.
  6. 9. : Temporary release of an accused awaiting trial.
  7. 10. : The punishment given after a guilty verdict.
  8. 12. : Judicial officer in lower courts.
  9. 14. : Verdict indicating the accused committed the offence.
  10. 17. : A legal document ordering someone to attend court.
  11. 18. : To temporarily suspend court proceedings.
  12. 20. : Request for a higher court to review a decision.
  13. 21. : To give evidence under oath.
  14. 22. : Lying under oath in a court of law.
  15. 25. : A written statement confirmed by oath for use in court.
  16. 26. : A formal accusation of a crime.
  17. 27. : Detention of a person by legal authority.