power words

123456789101112131415
Across
  1. 2. The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
  2. 5. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
  3. 6. The Constitutional protection against unfair governmental actions and laws
  4. 8. a less serious crime
  5. 11. The authority of some courts to review decisions made by lower courts.
  6. 13. An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
  7. 15. A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
Down
  1. 1. A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
  2. 3. The branch of government that reviews or interprets the laws. They also punish lawbreakers.
  3. 4. The government’s side in a criminal case.
  4. 7. The decision of a judge or jury.
  5. 9. A serious crime such as kidnapping or murder.
  6. 10. A court case involving disputes between two parties
  7. 12. The authority to interpret and administer the law.
  8. 14. The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.