Sequence of Events in the Criminal Justice Process

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Across
  1. 3. The first event in the sequence of events in the criminal justice process.
  2. 4. A type of sentence.
  3. 7. Crimes which the accused allegedly committed.
  4. 9. Early release from prison.
  5. 12. A request to a higher court to review a case from a lower court.
  6. 13. A reasonable belief that a crime has been or will be committed.
  7. 14. A type of plea.
  8. 15. Request by a lawyer asking the Court to take action.
  9. 18. No contest plea.
  10. 19. Mens rea + actus reus + harm
  11. 20. Punishment for a Defendant found guilty of committing a crime.
  12. 21. Issued by a Grand Jury.
  13. 22. The Jury found that the State failed to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.
  14. 23. Taken into custody.
Down
  1. 1. Advisory statement about the rights of a suspect.
  2. 2. Fingerprints and mugshot are taken at this time.
  3. 5. Hearing before a Judge where bail is set.
  4. 6. Deal between the Prosecutor and the Defendant where the Defendant pleads guilty for a lesser charge or a reduced sentence.
  5. 8. Person who has been accused of committing a crime and will be going to trial.
  6. 10. This is when the accused enters a plea.
  7. 11. Guarantees the accused's presence at trial.
  8. 16. Represents the State in a criminal action.
  9. 17. Trial with a Judge only and no Jury.
  10. 23. The same as not guilty.