Across
- 3. Compensation or repayment to the victim for losses suffered due to the crime. (1 word)
- 5. Geographic location where a trial takes place. (1 word)
- 6. The defendant's first court appearance where charges are presented, rights explained, and bail may be set. (2 words)
- 7. Legal protections afforded to individuals accused of a crime. (2 words)
- 9. Formal charge issued by a grand jury, indicating there's enough evidence for a trial. (1 word)
- 12. Laws governing the process and methods used in legal proceedings. (2 words)
- 13. Formal court proceeding where the defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
- 15. Formal court proceeding where the defendant is informed of charges and asked to enter a plea. (1 word)
- 16. Oral evidence given by a witness under oath during a court proceeding. (1 word)
- 19. Monetary amount set by the court to secure a defendant's release before trial. (1 word)
- 20. Exchange of evidence between the prosecution and defense before trial. (2 words)
- 24. Professional responsible for transcribing court proceedings. (2 words)
- 25. Administrative steps where arrested individuals are officially recorded into the criminal justice system. (2 words)
- 26. Administrative officer responsible for maintaining court records. (2 words)
- 28. Intentional surrender of a right or privilege. (1 word)
- 30. The formal judgment or decision in a court case. (1 word)
- 31. Court session to determine if there's enough evidence for a trial. (2 words)
- 32. The imposition of a punishment or penalty by the court. (1 word)
- 33. Laws defining rights and duties in contrast to procedural law. (2 words)
- 34. Circumstances that may reduce the severity of a sentence. (2 words)
- 35. Negotiation between prosecution and defense for a plea agreement. (2 words)
- 36. Legal representative defending the accused in court. (2 words)
- 37. Lesser criminal offense usually punishable by fines or short-term imprisonment. (1 word)
- 38. Protection against being tried twice for the same offense. (2 words)
Down
- 1. Guidelines given by the judge to the jury for reaching a verdict. (2 words)
- 2. Government-appointed attorney for those who cannot afford a private lawyer. (2 words)
- 4. The person accused of committing a crime and facing legal proceedings. (1 word)
- 8. Panel of citizens that reviews evidence to decide whether to issue an indictment. (2 words)
- 10. Imprisonment or confinement in a correctional facility. (1 word)
- 11. Requests made by the prosecution or defense to the court before trial. (2 words)
- 14. Legal process of surrendering an accused individual to another jurisdiction. (1 word)
- 17. Serious criminal offense often punishable by imprisonment for more than a year. (1 word)
- 18. Legal representative responsible for presenting the state's case against the defendant. (1 word)
- 21. Legal order requiring an individual to appear in court or produce evidence. (1 word)
- 22. Disrespectful or disobedient behavior toward the court, punishable by sanctions. (3 words)
- 23. The defendant's release from custody before trial, often with conditions. (2 words)
- 24. Questioning of a witness by the opposing party's attorney. (2 words)
- 27. Formal accusation of a crime, presented by the prosecution. (2 words)
- 29. Judge or magistrate overseeing court proceedings. (2 words)
- 39. Defense claiming the accused was elsewhere at the time of the crime. (1 word)