Simple law crossword puzzle

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Across
  1. 5. A system of rules that govern a scoiet.
  2. 7. A legal professional who represents clients.
  3. 9. Information presented in court to prove or disprove facts.
  4. 10. The physical act of committing a crime; "guilty act".
  5. 12. Legal responsibility for one's actions or omissions.
  6. 14. Relating to actions forbidden by statute and punishable by law.
  7. 15. A judicial authorization for an arrest or search.
  8. 16. The principle of fairness and moral rightness in the administration of laws.
  9. 17. A public official who presides over legal proceedings.
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  1. 1. The party against whom a criminal or civil action is brought.
  2. 2. The formal finding of fact made by a jury or judge.
  3. 3. The party who brings a civil action in a court of law.
  4. 4. To apply to a higher court for a reversal of a lower court's decision.
  5. 6. The mental element of a crime; "guilty mind".
  6. 8. A written law passed by a legislative body.
  7. 11. The pronouncement of punishment by a judge.
  8. 13. A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in court.
  9. 14. A place where legal cases are heard.