Across
- 7. a statement by the defendant of weather they are guilty or innocent
- 9. Question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
- 10. Decision of the jury.
- 12. a group of citizens chosen to hear evidence and make a decision in a court of law
- 14. To give evidence in court
- 15. (n.) a claim of having been elsewhere when a crime was committed; a reason given to explain something
Down
- 1. someone who sees an event and reports what happened
- 2. to work as a lawyer to try to prove a case against someone accused of crime
- 3. n. a member of a jury in a court of law who is chosen by the other members to act as spokesperson for the jury. They announce the defendant as guilty or not guilty
- 4. a list of crimes the defendant is accused of
- 5. An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
- 6. A request to change a previous decision made by the organization.
- 8. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
- 11. A process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act or caused another person a loss
- 12. the person in charge of the trial; responsible for running of trial
- 13. A statement or declaration in wiring, sworn to or affirmed before some officer who is authorized to administer an oath or affirmation