Arraignment

1. Assertion that the defendant was not mentally responsible for the alleged crime. (2 words)
4. Official record of court proceedings, including arraignments. (1 word)
5. Formal charge issued by a grand jury, indicating there’s enough evidence for a trial. (1 word)
6. Notification to the defendant of their rights and the charges against them. (1 word)
9. Professional translating proceedings for non-English-speaking defendants. (2 words)
14. Formal court proceeding where the defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
17. Defendant admits to the charges, accepting the consequences. (2 words)
18. Negotiation between prosecution and defense for a plea agreement. (1 word)
20. Evaluation of a defendant’s mental fitness to understand and participate in legal proceedings. (2 words)

2. Latin term for a plea where the defendant neither admits nor denies guilt. (2 words)
3. Increased severity of charges due to specific circumstances. (2 words)
7. The modification of original charges to less severe offenses through negotiation. (2 words)
8. Defendant denies committing the alleged crime, requiring a trial. (3 words)
10. Defendant’s formal response to the charges, such as guilty, not guilty, or no contest. (1 word)
11. Panel of citizens that reviews evidence to decide whether to issue an indictment. (2 words)
12. Intentional surrender of a right or privilege, such as the right to a speedy trial. (1 word)
13. Formal accusation of a crime filed by the prosecution, often in place of an indictment. (2 words)
15. Assertion or statement of fact, often a key element in a criminal charge. (2 words)
16. Agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge for reduced penalties. (2 words)
19. Formal accusation of a crime, presented by the prosecution. (1 word)